Front End Clearance for Trailering

[FTD]

Race Ramps are pricey but they are worth in my opinion.

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[Voodooo]

So after reading into this more I'm shying away from uhaul and going to look for another trailer. At first I couldn't justify getting the race ramps for the price but then thought that I'm probably going to be able to use them when I need to change the oil in the car. So they could have a functional purpose too!

Those race ramps I posted are awesome. I love mine. Plus like you said you'll get more uses out of them. They are expensive but consider what you paid for your car.

 

[R1Jester]

Voodoo I see you have the XL ramps, I found a local racer friend who has the TR-8's that i could borrow. Race ramp website angle says they have 8.7 degree angle. Could these work?

 

[Voodooo]

Voodoo I see you have the XL ramps, I found a local racer friend who has the TR-8's that i could borrow. Race ramp website angle says they have 8.7 degree angle. Could these work?

My trailer is 18' long with a 14' long flat deck. The dove tail is 4' long. The rear of the dovetail on my trailer is 17" from the top to the ground. I have 5' steel ramps and the 74" race ramps. I didn't install my splitter yet because I want the R splitter. I have about 1.5-2" clearance on level ground. I also put scissor jack under the dovetail to prevent the trailer dropping as I drive up and down the ramps. It works.

 

[R1Jester]

I like the idea of the scissor jack! So I should be ok with the TR-8's then?

Anyone know the lowest point(height) of the car with the non R splitter on? 4"? 5"?

 

[Voodooo]

I like the idea of the scissor jack! So I should be ok with the TR-8's then?

Anyone know the lowest point(height) of the car with the non R splitter on? 4"? 5"?

It's about 4.5" but the splitter protrudes so it depends.

 

[ohtobbad]

It's about 4.5" but the splitter protrudes so it depends.

Distance from front of splitter to tires also factor in.
I read somewhere here 7 or 8% angle

 

[Voodooo]

Distance from front of splitter to tires also factor in.
I read somewhere here 7 or 8% angle

Correct. The approach angle

 

[HizliBullet]

my front bottom always scraps whenever i go on driveways..used to it by now

 

[chill66]

Distance from front of splitter to tires also factor in.

I read somewhere here 7 or 8% angle

I actually need to know this distance. Does anyone know the distance from the front splitter to the contact point of the tire to the ground?


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[Voodooo]

I actually need to know this distance. Does anyone know the distance from the front splitter to the contact point of the tire to the ground?


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About 3-3/4"

 

[Voodooo]

I don't have my splitter on.

 

[Voodooo]

I'd say about 32" with splitter on. Sorry for crappy pics

 

[chill66]

I'd say about 32" with splitter on. Sorry for crappy pics

Thanks for taking the time to do that Voodoo! Someone previously stated ground clearance at the front was about 5.5". Would you agree?


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[R1Jester]

Thanks Voodoo!

So if my math is right and guessing by those pictures
3.75" with no splitter height, and roughly 30" from wheel to front edge of "fangs"
gives around 7.2 degree approach max

So if i use a small board infront of the race ramps to take up that difference at first approach i should be good with the TR-8's!

Thanks again voodoo!

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