Problem solving 101- Steep driveway

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by lutzy

hits about the same place backing in

Nuts! So the X-pipe is pretty much centered between the axles.

How much clearance do you need to gain at the garage slab lip?
Possibly grind or cut out a notch a 1'-6" to 2' section and taper it inward?
Grinding would be done with the same equipment they use on heaved up sidewalks, etc. You can rent a concrete saw at Home Depot (chainsaw with abrasive wheel)

Tucking the exhaust or an Air Ride set up are probably the other alternatives.

[Ns RS]

something like this perhaps? did see a race ramp version of this not too long ago...

[speedjohnston]

A couple of long 2x12's fastened to the floor with a nice taper in the end. Paint them yellow or red so you don't trip over them.

[strtcar]

sell the house

I like the idea of grinding the crap out of that area, probably best solution. Have you had anyone watch as your backing in how much space you need, might only be a little grinding, then you don't have to worry about tripping over wood the rest of your life.

[130fe]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

A couple of long 2x12's fastened to the floor with a nice taper in the end. Paint them yellow or red so you don't trip over them.

I agree with him, I had the same problem at my last house and tried doing just on one side. While backing out one day, it popped up and almost put a kink in my rear brake line. I was using two short pieces of 2x10 secured together (side by side) with another thin piece of plywood on the bottom. I guess it would have been better it I would have secured it down but you live and learn.

[Rileys68Camaro]

I would look at grinding it or possibly look into some sort of dock plate.

[will69camaro]

Grind that ledge off and deal with leaves/dust getting into the garage. You can buy strips that go on either side of where the door lands on the driveway to help against this. Several friends have it done this way. That lip is there to keep debris/water out of your garage. Water being the most important and looking at your driveway I dont think you have to worry about that. Should give you enough to fix it. Just grind that off and taper it into the garage.

William

[Neil B]

If you don't want to grind the concrete, you can use some well-placed 2x8's tapered on the ends as people have suggested. Use the boards in the garage to raise the front end and find the right spot in the driveway to raise the rear as you crest the garage entrance. Keep the boards to about 2 feet in length and place the rear boards in front of the rear tires as you are driving in. You need to have a nice taper on the boards to keep them from sliding and/or flipping up.

Another route would be air-ride. LOL.

[Vegas69]

My vote is to fix your ground clearance. You should be able to clear that easily. What about speed bumps or road debris?