Do You Have Race Ramps with a 5 1/2" Hook? Can I Modify My Current 4" Hook to a 5 1/2"?

Updated 01/06/2026 | Published 01/04/2026

Question:

I have a new Backyard Buddy/Advantage Lifts 4 post lift with the hook nosed heavy aluminum ramps. Even though they are aluminum, they are insanely heavy. I have used Race Ramps for over 20 years with my race car trailer and have been quite happy with them. The Advantage lift however measures 6 1/2inch to the top of the bracket that the ramps hook intoI notice that your hook is at 4inch high. Is there a way I can get the same ramp, but made to something close to 6 1/2inch high? I already use some sheet rubber to protect the epoxy floor from the heavy rampsI could possible build up an inch or so of sheet rubber, so maybe a 5 1/2inch tall hook ramp? If not possible, is there any type of material I could add/glue/epoxy to the bottom of the ramp to gain height that you could recommend? I REALLY want to convert to Race Ramps if at all possible. Thank you

asked by: Randy M

Expert Reply:

Hello Randy,

Thank you for providing all of that information, it was very helpful.

I didn’t see anything on our site that would accommodate a 5 1/2" tall hook, so I reached out directly to our contacts at Race Ramps. Under normal circumstances, they can do custom orders; however, they recently experienced a facility fire and are not currently offering custom-built ramps.

They did share a couple of important considerations I wanted to pass along:

- Adding material underneath a ramp to match the 6.5" transition height would change the ramp’s incline angle, which may or may not allow proper vehicle clearance depending on the vehicle and approach angle.

- Adding approximately 1.5" of material to the bottom of a 4" tall Race Ramp # RR-RACK-HN14-4 would also result in a blunt leading edge, which could affect how smoothly the vehicle transitions onto the ramp.

I wish I had a better solution to offer right now, as a custom ramp would likely be the cleanest option once Race Ramps resumes those builds. In the meantime, working with a local fabricator may be worth considering, as they could potentially design a ramp or spacer that maintains the proper approach angle and engagement height for your lift.