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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ferocious" data-source="post: 1224257" data-attributes="member: 15502">How To Build Low-Budget Car RampsIf your car is too low that you can't fit a jack anymore, it might be time to invest in some car ramps.I made these with basic tools and about $20 worth of supplies.Things you'll need:- 1x8x12 wood plank (x2) - $14- Pack of 2" or larger screws - $7- Drill- Drill bits (5/32)- Phillips drill attachment- Phillips screwdriverTemplate:<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/taco001_zps23062e02.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Step 1: Cut pieces into appropriate sizes as listed above. You should have 2 of each size. (4', 3', 2', and 1')<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1630_zpsa369ef44.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Step 2:Start by placing the 3' plank on the 4' one. Mark and make pilot holes using the drill. I used a 5/35 bit for this.Make sure the holes are spread out evenly. You should make the holes towards the ends of the plank.<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1635_zpseb2530a0.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Step 3:Insert the screw into the guide holes. Make sure to tighten them down by hand with a phillips screwdriver.<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1641_zpsc22337dc.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1640_zps5968c0e1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Step 4:Repeat step 3 with remaining 2 planks. Make a staircase design. Once you are done with each level remember to tighten all the screws down by hand.For reference I used a minimum of 8 (4 on each end) screws per level.  <img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1648_zps159a7a57.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />At this point you have finished building the ramps.They should give you about 6" of extra clearance.<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1649_zps58bcbfd7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />You can now go ahead and try them out.<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1859_zps613f87cd.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />I only had to drive up to the second plank to have enough clearance for my jack.<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1861_zpsf4b09740.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />And if you're wondering, the answer is yes, they will fit in your trunk. :thumbsup:<img src="http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/stevenlenoir/DSCF1867_zpsc47035f3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Disclaimer:- feel free to add another section atop the last plank to stop the car from going too far and sliding off. A simple 1.5" high piece of wood will suffice.- add another block of wood behind the tire to act as a tire stop.- angle the planks at the end to make driving up them a little easier.</blockquote>