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Ramp suggestions for oil change

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ncguy712003, Aug 12, 2017.

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  1. Aug 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    I am going to start changing my own oil soon and need some suggestions about which vehicle ramps are best for the weight of the 2016 Tacoma SR5 2 wheel drive.

    I have looked at the plastic and metal ones and not sure what to get.

    The Tacoma will not be on concrete as my concrete parking pad slopes downhill. I will be changing on a gravel driveway or in the yard.

    Thanks in advance for your help!!
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    I just reach under and do it. Never needed ramps. I do have plastic ones for the wife's car.
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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    Just get a 6" lift instead
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    Straddle a ditch.
     
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    I dont like driving up ramps without the use of drivewheels. It has a tendancy to push them, I guess you could bury them slightly in the gravel.

    I've always used jack stands after my buddy (erroneously) launched a ramp.
     
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    With our ground clearance you really don't need ramps. I just drive up on some 2x4s to give me a tad more room. More than enough clearance to do an OC
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    I can do my 5-lug without ramps or a jack and I use a creeper, shouldn't be needed for your truck either.
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    Hire the crackhead across the street shell change your oil for a 5, just dont let her touch your truck
     
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    I just changed mine today, come at it from the sides of the truck and crawl underneath. I sometimes go from the front which is a tight fit as I have a rci skid mounted.

    Go-go-gadget arms definitely help for that dang oil filter location on the 2.7 hahaha
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    So you put all four down and and climb them all in 4wd? I'll be honest, I was considering doing the same thing to swap the exhaust, but I was worried about a safety a bit.
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    I have those RhinoGear ramps too. Work like they are supposed to. Haven't used them since the lift was installed though. :rolleyes:
     
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    how does one change oil without touching the truck
     
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    I have the rhino ramps and I love them. Never had a problem with them slipping. Bought them for my wife's car and I use them for the truck now just to have more room underneath.
     
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    I couldnt imagine needing ramps...

    before I got my truck I had a 2006 infiniti G35 coupe, I pulled over to the edge of the concrete to give me enough room to get under it.

    I feel like I could play a game of basketball under my taco its so high up compared to the G35.
     
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  17. Aug 14, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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    Those ramps work fine, most support 10000 pounds
     
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    Yeah same here. I'd feel much better with the extra space.
     
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    Take it to the service dept. like I do.
     
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