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12-17-2017, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Howell,NJ
Posts: 535
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Crawling around like a snake
After years of suffering from crawling around like a snake, I finally cracked down and bought a mechanics creeper. Recently I removed the trans from the camaro and was fixing an exhaust leak on the Altima. With all the back sliding and head raising the neck and back muscles said no more. Turning 60 yrs in August adds to the problem. Did some research and decided to try this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-97102-B...=lisle+plastic
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94 CAMARO
TURBO 3.5 LITER
12.573 @ 107.29 1/4 MILE
8.021 @ 86.38 1/8 MILE
BEST 60' 1.781
Last edited by 3.4 grape of wrath; 12-17-2017 at 06:53 AM.
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12-17-2017, 08:35 AM
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11 second club / Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Berlin, NJ
Posts: 7,148
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i find the concept of creepers great, but no matter when I use them, they seem to prevent me from doing the job because ....
-They put me just a tad too high that i cant move my body
-when trying to loosen/tighten a bolt, my im fighting to stop the creeper from moving me
-any bolt. screw, staple or small bit of dust stops the creeper dead
-i have to constant slide from the area to try and find the socket thats under the creeoer that is too high that i cant turn my head, and cant move the creeper cause its wheel is jammed on the tool that im trying to find
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12-17-2017, 08:39 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,341
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Have the same one in red, love it.
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12-17-2017, 04:01 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
Posts: 22,473
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I have a very similar one from Harbor Freight. Useful for inspections and such under the Jeep, but I still don't use it all that often.
- Justin
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12-17-2017, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Howell,NJ
Posts: 535
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deadtrend1
i find the concept of creepers great, but no matter when I use them, they seem to prevent me from doing the job because ....
-They put me just a tad too high that i cant move my body
-when trying to loosen/tighten a bolt, my im fighting to stop the creeper from moving me
-any bolt. screw, staple or small bit of dust stops the creeper dead
-i have to constant slide from the area to try and find the socket thats under the creeoer that is too high that i cant turn my head, and cant move the creeper cause its wheel is jammed on the tool that im trying to find
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That's funny, maybe I just need a mini that supports my head and is adjustable up and down.
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94 CAMARO
TURBO 3.5 LITER
12.573 @ 107.29 1/4 MILE
8.021 @ 86.38 1/8 MILE
BEST 60' 1.781
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12-18-2017, 11:57 AM
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Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 10,971
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I'd love to someday be able to use one, but until then I have to settle for a crummy sagging asphalt driveway with some cardboard.
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12-18-2017, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Arm pit of the world... NJ
Posts: 2,673
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I have pretty much retired my creeper since I installed my lift.
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12-18-2017, 02:24 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
Join Date: May 2009
Location: The Meadowlands
Posts: 4,513
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Ive been debating on grabbing one, but i think clearance will be an issue with my large front mounted beer and food tank.
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12-18-2017, 02:31 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
Posts: 6,353
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Ive been debating on grabbing one, but i think clearance will be an issue with my large front mounted beer and food tank.
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The struggle is real my fluffy friend.
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12-21-2017, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Haledon, NJ
Posts: 5,162
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Looks like a nice one. I have a Jegs one that I used when I had a real cement floor but now that im on trap rock, plywood gets the duty
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12-22-2017, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Millstone
Posts: 142
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Harbor freight moving blanket for me. Most the problems ive had with them deadtend highlighted haha
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12-22-2017, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 478
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Featherburner
I have pretty much retired my creeper since I installed my lift.
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Same here. I have a like brand new snap on creeper that I haven't moved in prob 12 yrs
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12-24-2017, 04:35 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Howell,NJ
Posts: 535
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I finished up the Altima yesterday using the new creeper, replaced the leaking exhaust flex pipe with a piece of straight pipe I had lying around. The creeper was great for moving in and out from under the car but was a pain at times hitting the car stands and ran over the drop light cord a couple of times. At one point I had to roll off of it due to clearance issue but all in all I'm glad I made the purchase. They due make a creeper with a brake on it to keep from rolling, I might try to rig something up. Next up I'll be installing the tranny back in the camaro.
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94 CAMARO
TURBO 3.5 LITER
12.573 @ 107.29 1/4 MILE
8.021 @ 86.38 1/8 MILE
BEST 60' 1.781
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12-24-2017, 01:36 PM
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American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
Posts: 6,116
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At my last house the driveway had a steep incline. So It was always a chore to try and not roll out into traffic. Lol
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12-27-2017, 06:15 AM
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10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Roxbury, NJ
Posts: 2,101
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i have a nice creeper but it doesnt get much use. if I am in my garage then i just slide around on the diamondplate style vinyl tile floor. if i am out in the driveway I use some large pieces of scrap carpet or pieces of sheet foam-core board
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