anyone build a topside creeper?

[ctjohnson]

A few of my friends and I have powerstokes and if you've ever worked on one you know they are tall! My knees ache after a few hours wrenching on one. At the moment we put a huge cooler to stand on in front and a few smaller coolers by the tires. Last time I was seriously considering suspending myself with a deer hanger/hook/pulley deal.........

So, have any of you guys built a topside creeper with wood or metal? I'd love to see some pics. Thanks!

 

[MN4x4]

Can't help ya with building one, but I bought one and love it! Don't know why I waited so long to do it.

DOH!

 

[Mike Miller]

Can't help ya with building one, but I bought one and love it! Don't know why I waited so long to do it.

DOH!

Me too. It's adjustable, sturdy and onl cost a couple hundred bucks.

 

[OldtruckDude]

My wife gave me one for Christmas 2 years ago. It has been a lifesaver because I have 2 herniated discs. I think she got it from Northern Tool.

I use it all the time!

 

[FordsnFishin]

Just lay on your stomach? Seems you could fashion one up pretty easily with some angle iron. Might get extra thick angle if your a big hoss like me.

 

[ctjohnson]

I have used an old, thick couch cushion to lay on, but I need more support on the upper body/shoulder area. Buying one might be easier, but I got a lot of metal and wood laying around so I'd rather go that route.

And thank you for the picture of the one you purchased, helps make visualizing the build easier.

 

[Nebraskahunter]

Check this out. I'm up on it probably 15 hours a week. Works great, cheap, and room to store tools/parts with you.
It slides in all the way until the legs hit the bumper. It's about the perfect depth for reaching in and pulling a turbo or swapping the up-pipes on a powerstroke.

 

[ctjohnson]

Check this out. I'm up on it probably 15 hours a week. Works great, cheap, and room to store tools/parts with you.
It slides in all the way until the legs hit the bumper. It's about the perfect depth for reaching in and pulling a turbo or swapping the up-pipes on a powerstroke.

That right there is exactly what I need! Thanks for posting sir!

 

[Tejaas]

I feel ya man. Everytime I'm under my hood I'm thankful I designed my front end replacement the way I did... I got enough room to stand between the rack and the radiator and even sit on the bumper uprights/crosspiece.

If I didn't have my front end, I don't know how I'd make a topside creeper like that work with my 2010... The grill going up with the hood and all... Seems like it would be VERY tight!

~Tejaas~

WTB: Snap-On SDD6 Orange Hard-Handled Screwdriver!

 

[Sneeze357]

Hmmm....I never knew they made such a thing. Me and my buddy were just talking about building something like this last night, I just bought a Powerstroke and he bought a Cummins. Pretty much need a ladder to check the oil...

 

[Tejaas]

Check this out. I'm up on it probably 15 hours a week.

Quick, delete or edit this part!
The Chevy and Dodge guys are going to twist this into "Powerstrokes require 15 hours of maintenance a week to stay on the road" propaganda!


Nice truck!


~Tejaas~

WTB: Snap-On SDD6 Orange Hard-Handled Screwdriver!

 

[ozyborn]

Quick, delete or edit this part!
The Chevy and Dodge guys are going to twist this into "Powerstrokes require 15 hours of maintenance a week to stay on the road" propaganda!


Nice truck!


~Tejaas~

WTB: Snap-On SDD6 Orange Hard-Handled Screwdriver!

Down to 15 hours a week? They have improved. lol

 

[icenfire01]

How could you possibly complain about having room to work on a ford! Every time I've seen one in the shop they just take the cab off, I guess just assumed you had to do that change the oil since I've seen so many like that

 

[Lil Toe]

Not sure you could build one for this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y090BY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have the non-foldable and it's saved many a sore/burnt chest.

 

[woodstockva]

Here is one I saw on Homemadetools.net ---

http://www.homemadetools.net/top-side-creeper

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/981323-self-made-top-side-creeper.html#post9198872