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Old 11-03-2020 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80
Do you have to put some blocks in front of the Rhino ramps? As the bumper lip on my SRT hits the Rhino ramp before the wheels hit the ramp.
My NA clears with no problem....my ramps are also for low profile cars / clearance
 
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Old 11-03-2020 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Valk
My NA clears with no problem....my ramps are also for low profile cars / clearance
OK, thanks for the reply.
 
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Old 11-04-2020 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80
Do you have to put some blocks in front of the Rhino ramps? As the bumper lip on my SRT hits the Rhino ramp before the wheels hit the ramp.
I've got a pair of transitions made of wood that my dad made for me way back. These were for a pair of metal ramps I have that put the vehicle higher up but have a steep ramp angle. The blocks keep the Crossfire (& other cars I have) from hitting the ramps and allows it to climb the ramps w/o any issue. I still use these ramps every once in awhile instead of the Rhino ramps I have. These have removable ramps so once I get the car up & on the platform, I can remove the ramps which gives considerable access from the side of the vehicle. Great for transmission servicing!

I'll take some pictures of these blocks I have which are simple to make. Added pictures below.





 

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Old 11-04-2020 | 10:01 AM
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Like others, I've changed the steering stabilizer (dampner or damper) a couple of times on my Crossfire. Performed the swap out similarly to how VALK commented earlier. There was a time when this steering dampner was really cheap ($15-$20) and it really is a cheaply made part. It still is relatively inexpensive considering and I could argue that it could be changed every 2-3 of years whether it was worn out or not. Cheaper than an oil change!.

I've never had the steering linkage changed on my 2007 Coupe and the front end response still feels okay to me. I do keep on eye on the steering linkage though and there is wear starting to show on the rubber covers for the knuckle joints. Since these are permanently greased joints, the linkage will need to be replaced in the near future due to knuckle wear. Fortunately, I've got a really good independent M-B repair facility locally and they will do this repair work for me. Owner of the shop used to own an SRT-6 and he told me to bring the Coupe by anytime it needed something done that I didn't want to tackle lying on my back in the driveway. At my age, once I get down, getting back up takes some effort!
 

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Old 11-04-2020 | 07:39 PM
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I bought "RhinoRamps" at O'Reilly's, they have a rubber foot that, once you start driving up on them, makes them STAND STILL.

BUT, once I was up on them, when I turned the wheel - the ramps turned with the wheels!
 
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Old 11-04-2020 | 08:38 PM
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did they turn back when you wanted?
 
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