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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Dec 10, 2004 13:20:07 GMT -5
I got the grating for the ramp today.... lets get this thing started... and tow it to Gardendale!  |
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Post by jeepchipjones on Dec 11, 2004 11:47:33 GMT -5
Im done with school, so Im game. Hey Brad, can we get into the shop over the break at all?
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Post by jeepchipjones on Feb 2, 2006 21:20:36 GMT -5
Okay, the ramp thread is back in gear finally, and we need to discuss what angle and what ramp length we want, then I will figure up how much angle iron/tube we need. Suggestions? I suggest a 25 to 30 degree ramp at 115 to 130 inches long, ramp length that is...
What do YOU think?
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Post by rsmith on Feb 2, 2006 22:49:25 GMT -5
I am completely ramp ignorant. Are there any good links w/ pics that anyone has bookmarked?
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Post by iluvmud on Feb 2, 2006 23:28:46 GMT -5
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Post by jeepchipjones on Feb 2, 2006 23:41:43 GMT -5
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Post by jeepchipjones on Feb 2, 2006 23:42:57 GMT -5
23 degrees is the norm, and the length just depends on the longest wheelbase in the club.... (cough, cough) rob (cough, cough)
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Post by jeepchipjones on Feb 7, 2006 11:43:23 GMT -5
ummm, anybody have any input on the subject or do i just need to start welding stuff together?
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Feb 7, 2006 13:59:40 GMT -5
do you plan to haul it on a trailer or will it have it's own axle? A minivan rear axle would be good if you want to put one on there... If it were me, I might try to have some adjustable feet on it so that you could set it up on slightly uneven ground if you wanted... maybe with pins or something.. just a thought. Chip, why don't you draw up something in CAD and we can make suggestions.
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Post by slicklizzard on Feb 7, 2006 14:28:20 GMT -5
I suggest 120" @ 23°, which would be a little over 9' horizontally. I'd be willing to tow it behind my Jeep; I'm sure everyone else is getting bad enough gas mileage as is with oversize tires, bumpers, and the like.
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Post by jeepchipjones on Feb 7, 2006 14:46:29 GMT -5
ill work on a 3d model and see what you think
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Post by rccolacc on Feb 7, 2006 16:59:29 GMT -5
I wonder what my Polaris will ramp... Probably like a 20 and then flip over sideways, hah hah. Ok I threw together a 3D model in autoCad. I can email it to you Chip if you want the file. Here are some renderings.   It's 23* and 120" long (the ramp). It's 12" wide. The steel is 1/8" thick 1.5" angle, although I don't think it's gonna be that strong. We also need to come up with more bracing on it. I think it's gonna fold when someone drives up it. The tires are 31" tall for reference. Here are some pics of another RTI ramp. It's one from a Jeep Jamboree in TN I went to with my XJ back in high school. It's ghetto (it's just a ramp on a trailer) but it worked. Check out my whopping RTI of like 300. Woo hoo!   Like I said I threw it together so it's probably far off of what will actually be built. Chip you gonna be around this weekend? I want to steal some 220V from your garage and run the welder. -RC |
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Post by Busted Knuckle Racing on Feb 7, 2006 18:04:09 GMT -5
I think it should be wider than 12". most of our tires are wider than that... should be at least 18, maybe 24" so that the grating or whatever is on top will work out evenly. JMO since it will probably have it's own axle, weight won't really be that big of an issue.
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Post by slicklizzard on Feb 7, 2006 20:40:15 GMT -5
My CAD drawing was better... but it was 2D.
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Post by btf77cj7 on Feb 22, 2006 14:16:04 GMT -5
Whenever you get started on building the ramp let me know, I will be more than happy to help out with the welding. I am injured and my jeep is not up and running yet so I am dieing to get out of the house.
btf77cj7
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