Best creeper without breaking the bank

[NinnyCTSV]

I've been borrowing creepers at work for a while as all my other jobs never required it and I'm a firm believer of if you borrow a tool more than 5 times, it's time you go out and buy one of your own..

Now a lot of guys have the lisle plastic, or tool truck equivalents. And a few have either craftsman or snap on metal frame ones. I'm not 100% sold on either style as I've had my eye on the 2in1 creeper/chairs. As I work on trucks and trailers and a chair is nice for working on wheel seals and batteries. So I'm wondering if anyone have any recommendations

 

[WhiffySpark]

I don't know but there is a difference between the cheap and more expensive ones. My favorite was a big snapon metal frame. It rolled effortless. The advance ones are a *************

 

[Woody610nb]

Here you go;

 

[NinnyCTSV]

I should clarify... one that is available for purchase.

 

[speedfreek1210]

I'd really like to try one of these.
http://creepex.com/


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[Bighead38]

I have the craftsman that converts to a chair and I absolutely love that feature. The wheels are a weak point though. The "cover" of the wheel has ripped off on 3 or 4 of the wheels. Might be because the driveway is a little rough but I'm not sure. Either way I'm still happy with it. With upgraded wheels it would be about perfect.

 

[deberly12]

I think you missed the part about doesn't break the bank....btw....that thing is in prototype stage. They have them in both Case New Holland and Mack Truck plants.

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[Eslader]

The red contoured plastic one at Harbor Freight is really good for what you pay for it. It's something like 20 bucks, and after I bought it it quickly became the only one I regularly use. I only pull out one of the other 3 if other people are over to work on cars together.

The curve makes it a lot more comfortable if you're lying on it for a long time, and the integrated tool trays mean I'm not constantly rolling over that socket wrench I set down a minute ago.

 

[Lotek]

The red contoured plastic one at Harbor Freight is really good for what you pay for it. It's something like 20 bucks, and after I bought it it quickly became the only one I regularly use. I only pull out one of the other 3 if other people are over to work on cars together.

The curve makes it a lot more comfortable if you're lying on it for a long time, and the integrated tool trays mean I'm not constantly rolling over that socket wrench I set down a minute ago.

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My brother 'borrowed' my old Snap On metal one, was picking some stuff up for the lubies at HF and bought one, I'm finding it gets more use than the other one ever did, it's lighter, and more comfortable.

 

[rpcraft]

I saw this one reviewed on youtube and it looks like it might be pretty OK for the money but I am thinking the HF one is really similar and cheaper so I'd be inclined to try it first..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ETSRAC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

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The red contoured plastic one at Harbor Freight is really good for what you pay for it. It's something like 20 bucks, and after I bought it it quickly became the only one I regularly use. I only pull out one of the other 3 if other people are over to work on cars together.

The curve makes it a lot more comfortable if you're lying on it for a long time, and the integrated tool trays mean I'm not constantly rolling over that socket wrench I set down a minute ago.

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My brother 'borrowed' my old Snap On metal one, was picking some stuff up for the lubies at HF and bought one, I'm finding it gets more use than the other one ever did, it's lighter, and more comfortable.

I saw this one reviewed on youtube and it looks like it might be pretty OK for the money but I am thinking the HF one is really similar and cheaper so I'd be inclined to try it first..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ETSRAC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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I have used one for years. They roll great and are super comfortable. I also have the snap on one. For the price the hf creeper is the better deal and rolls a a little better. The only problem is the plastic gets brittle after like two or three years and it WILL break very easily then. My snap on one is over 15 years old though...

 

[NinnyCTSV]

I'm a little sceptical to the hf one because while it's a clone of the jeepers creepers. The plastic tends to bow under minimal amounts of weight. Although I'm inclined to possibly try the duralast version only cause I have a gift card to auto zone. Any thoughts?

It's gonna be used daily and I know for sure lisle can take the abuse as well as the snap on steel frame. Both being the casters that fail. Which is to be expected rolling day in and day out on gravely pavement.

 

[Ditch]

I've been borrowing creepers at work for a while as all my other jobs never required it and I'm a firm believer of if you borrow a tool more than 5 times, it's time you go out and buy one of your own..

Now a lot of guys have the lisle plastic, or tool truck equivalents. And a few have either craftsman or snap on metal frame ones. I'm not 100% sold on either style as I've had my eye on the 2in1 creeper/chairs. As I work on trucks and trailers and a chair is nice for working on wheel seals and batteries. So I'm wondering if anyone have any recommendations

Shops I worked in the rule was 2

 

[anndel]

I have the Williams creeper which is the same as the Snap On version. Got it for less than $117 at Amazon. It's made in USA but it doesn't adjust - both the headrest or backrest.

http://snaponindustrialbrands.com/D...nt/PDF/Snap-on Industrial Brands CAT4 603.pdf

I have a 30 year old Blue Point wooden creeper that I still use but the plywood backing is starting to de-laminate leaving splinters in my hand. That's my favorite since I can adjust the headrest. I guess it's time to rebuild it.

 

[Ditch]

Here you go;

That is cool !

 

[thatguysb]

In my DIY garage, i dont ever have a piece of plywood, i have a old truck matting loll

 

[bczygan]

HF!!!!!

 

[shockwave]

The lisle jeepers creepers are the best all around I have had mine for going on 12+ years and hold up better than even expensive snap on metal one

Look at matco they offer a black one too

If you can find used get one

 

[PJNJ]

Another vote for Lisle Jeepers Creeper. I have been using the red version for a few years now on a regular basis (DIY) and it has held up well. I weigh between 260 and 275 during the year and sometimes have to sort of fall into it as my legs have problems. Hasn't bent or bowed and the wheels work fine - and the plastic hasn't gotten brittle as claimed with the cheaper HF version.

To me it is probably the best bang for your buck.

 

[FigureItOut]

I've been looking for one too. I like the plastic HF ones but I go through at least one a year and I'm well under 200 pounds. I'd grab that Lisle in a heartbeat, but I'd really, really miss the little tool trays on the HF. They're damn nice to have.

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[geartow]

the rough rider bone

 

[hoston23]

the local home depot or lowes always has a few fridge boxes in the dumpster. they work great

 

[Gear Box]

http://www.autogeek.net/kreepster-deluxe-creeper.html

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Another vote for the Lisle. I was looking at the ones that convert to a stool, but opted for the Lisle and a Husky stool for like $30.

First week I had the Lisle, it rolled under a fuel tanker truck and trailer as I was pulling it out of the shop. Flattened one of the wheels into the plastic, but no real damage besides that. Warmed it up with a heat gun, bent it back into place and have been using it for years still with no issues.

 

[CJM8515]

I have the HF red one, no complaints. Comfy, light weight and so far has held up just fine using it regularly.

 

[speedfreek1210]

I have the harbor freight one. Does anyone else have problems getting it to turn once your on it? Just wondering if it's just me or what. Once I'm on it, under the car, if I need to reposition the center wheels don't want to turn. Wondering if the Lisle is the same.


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[PJNJ]

I have the harbor freight one. Does anyone else have problems getting it to turn once your on it? Just wondering if it's just me or what. Once I'm on it, under the car, if I need to reposition the center wheels don't want to turn. Wondering if the Lisle is the same.


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I've had no problems with moving around or turning the Lisle even on asphalt.

 

[mbshop]

We were issued the basic wood creepers back in 71. They were ours. It went with the shop when I sold it in 2006. I used the heck out of it cuz I didn't work under a lift till 88. In all that time I replaced several wheels and redid the headrest. Got one of those fancy ones in 98 and hated it.

 

[toolman9w]

The Lisle one speced by Matco is the one I have. Wheels on the Matco different than the Lisle one. Same creeper different wheels.