When it comes to navigating steep driveways, low-clearance vehicles are often at risk of scraping their front splitter or bumper, especially when there’s a raised lip or threshold between the driveway and street. This common problem occurs due to a 1-2″ lip in the gutter area, which creates an uneven transition between the driveway and the road.
The Problem: Raised Driveway Lips
In many residential areas, driveway aprons are not perfectly level, and the junction between the driveway and the street often has a raised lip or threshold. This lip can be especially problematic for low-clearance vehicles with lowered suspensions or added front splitters. When approaching these driveways, the front end of the vehicle may scrape as it crosses from the street onto the driveway, causing wear and tear over time.
Introducing ElevateDrive™ Curb Ramps
The good news is that there’s a simple solution—ElevateDrive™ curb ramps. These ramps are designed to smooth out the transition between the street and driveway, ensuring your car can drive up without scraping. ElevateDrive™ ramps come in a variety of sizes to accommodate different driveway profiles and lip heights.
Common Ramp Sizes:
- 40x10x2″ Ramp: The most common solution, placed in the street gutter. In many cases, this single ramp is all that’s needed to raise the front end of the vehicle and prevent scraping.
- 35.5x8x1″ Ramp: Often used alongside the 2″ ramp, placed on the driveway side to create a smooth, gradual transition.
In some cases, mixing and matching other ramp sizes can offer even more customization. For example, a 3″ ramp in the street gutter and a 2″ ramp on the driveway side may be ideal if the lip is only 1″ but the entry remains steep enough to cause scraping.
Conclusion: In the next article, we’ll cover how to install ElevateDrive™ ramps and create the perfect setup for your driveway.
Helpful Resources:
- Smooth Transitions for Driveways with a Lip
- This resource provides an overview of how to smooth out transitions for driveways with raised lips and prevent scraping.
- DrivewayEase™ Driveway Side Curb Ramp
- Learn more about the DrivewayEase™ Curb Ramp, a product designed to complement the ElevateDrive™ ramp and help with curbs and driveway entries.
- Stop Car Scraping Driveway Solutions
- This article provides more details on installing driveway curb ramps to stop your vehicle from scraping on driveways with uneven surfaces.
cut into strips to fit your curb. For example, a 5′ x 6′ sheet can be cut into (3) 2′ x 5′ strips to cover 15 ft on a standard rolled curb. Lay the strips over the curb where your ramp will be and tape them down to hold them in place for the installation.