Ramps & Wheel Chocks

Does your bumper hit the ground before the car is up on the ramp, or do you need to load something onto a trailer? This category brings together drive-on ramps for working under the car, low-profile ramps for lowered cars and folding or arched loading ramps – for you who wrench yourself or transport vehicles.

Drive-on ramps or loading ramps?

Drive-on ramps lift the car a little so you have room to work underneath it, e.g. for oil changes or inspections. For lowered cars there are low-profile ramps such as the Cusco Low Down Slope, and Race Ramps XTenders can extend 20-inch Restyler Ramps for a flatter approach. Loading ramps are used to get a vehicle onto a trailer or truck bed. Here you typically choose between folding and arched models, e.g. from LUND, QuadBoss, GEN-Y Hitch and Matrix Concepts. See also the subcategory with vehicle ramps.

How to choose the right ramp

No single measurement decides the choice. Look at several factors together:

• Load capacity: Check whether the stated weight applies per ramp or per pair. Some ramps are sold individually, e.g. the QuadBoss 1500lb Single Arched Ramp, where a pair has its own part number.
• Angle and ground clearance: A longer ramp typically gives a flatter angle, so the front, underbody or side skirts don't hit the edge. An arched profile can reduce the risk of the underbody hitting at the transition to the bed.
• Width and grip: The ramp must be wider than the tyre, and the surface should provide grip, even in wet weather.
• Storage: Folding ramps take up less space when not in use.

Safe use and maintenance

Always place the ramps on a level, firm surface, apply the handbrake and put wheel chocks at the wheels that remain on the ground. Loading ramps must be secured to the trailer or bed so they don't slip during loading. Regularly check for cracks, bent profiles and loose brackets, and replace ramps with visible damage. You'll find more equipment for the garage under shop equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between folding and arched loading ramps?

Folding ramps can be folded up and take up less space during storage and transport. Arched ramps have a curved profile that can give a smoother transition to the trailer or bed. Which suits best depends on the vehicle's ground clearance and the loading height.

How do I find the load capacity I need?

Start from the vehicle's weight including any cargo, and look at how the weight is distributed across the axles. Check in the product description whether the capacity applies per ramp or per pair, and choose with a good margin.

What do I do if the bumper hits the ramp?

This is typically because the angle is too steep relative to the car's ground clearance. Lower ramps, extenders or a longer loading ramp can give a flatter approach. Measure the distance from the ground to the car's lowest front point before you choose.

Where should the wheel chocks be placed?

Place them at the wheels that stay on the ground – both in front of and behind the wheel if the car can roll both ways. Also apply the handbrake, and only use wheel chocks on a level, firm surface.