bus ramps

Marcus · February 21, 2009, 05:34:25 AM

Recently I saw a bus nuts web site that had a diagram of ramps he built with 2x12s with 1 1/2 spacers between the 2x12s and all threads through at about 5 places. Easy to make without too much cost , but very sturdy. Does anyone know what website this is on ? Thanks for your help, Marc

Paladin · February 21, 2009, 06:55:29 AM

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=469.msg3676;topicseen#msg3676

Ednj · February 21, 2009, 07:44:49 AM

I know The ones Ross made work real good.

http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/bus_ramps.htm

http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/fredhobe5.htm

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=661.0

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=469.0

FYI " My muffler hits coming down off the ramp made with 2x12's".

grantgoold · February 21, 2009, 11:39:07 AM

Railroad ties, railroad ties........ They are designed for the weight and can be modified to make a ramp. Had mine for 8 years and would get under the bus anytime. I also have smaller ties for cribbing should I have somekind of massive failure. Unless you have a pit, I say you can never have enough cribbing to hold up the frame. Safety first. We used 2 ties layed side by side, used all thread and mallable washers and bolts. Nice and heavy but worth the effort.

Good luck!

Grant

pvcces · February 21, 2009, 09:02:38 PM

We made some on the same idea, but out of 2 x 8 material. This gives up a lift of 7 1/2 inches, or a bit less if you are picking up only one of the duals.

I put a drawing of them into the files section of the Yahoo GMC busnuts and MCI busnuts boards. The materials weren't bad and I always am safe when using them. They're not too heavy, either.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gmc-busnuts/files/Run-up%20blocks/

For wat it's worth.

Tom Caffrey

Paul · February 21, 2009, 10:06:41 PM

That sounds like the ramps I maid and posted on our web site.
www.incredibus.com

Paul

Marcus · February 22, 2009, 04:08:44 AM

Thanks Paul for your response. That is the site I was looking for. Blessings. Marc

buswarrior · February 22, 2009, 08:25:54 AM

Paul, the AVG Internet Security suite on my computer does not like your incredibus site, the real time analysis having blocked me from going beyond your home page.

You may want to see if you have unwanted guests.

happy coaching!
buswarrior