Does anybody *actually* use a creeper on a regular basis?!

[Moose-LandTran]

Like someone mentioned earlier, they're very good as dollys. good for moving engines, gearboxes, axles etc around.

and racing around the shop luge-stylee too. always great fun.

 

[russlaferrera]

I have 3 creepers plus a sit down . Been using them over 45 years. My biggest problem is running over drop light cords.

WVBRADLY they do make longer creepers. I bought one at a flea market for $5. I was surprised it is over 45" long. Why don't you make one? They are easy to build. In this was you will always be comfortable.

 

[72chevy]

Ive got this low profile creeper....

I absolutely LOVE it. And use it quite often for routine maintenance, undercarriage upkeep, etc.

If I have a serious job, like dropping a subframe for a clutch job, I go for the large sheets of cardboard. I get large sheets of cardboard from work for free. 3'x7' sheets, used to protect door slabs.

Bought this same one from the Zone for twice the price. HF didn't carry it back then. I max it out at 6'5" and 295#. Gonna need the tube frame kind if I'm not careful. I'd buy it again.

 

[blue302stang]

I use a creeper on a daily basis. I work for fleet and we don't have lifts in our bays, so we use an end jack and crawl under. I have tried to do without a creeper and it dosen't work out so well. I have one of the King Crawlers and it can roll over extensions cords and air lines without a problem, but is still low to the ground and comfy.

 

[strizzy]

All the time, the old school Blue Point with the fun metal wheels hides in shed, but a new tubed framed, fancy one with the adjustable head rest is the go to creeper now. Major work I usually do on shipping blankets though.

 

[Jaralaccs]

everyday... at work.

going under our alignment machine, I sit on it flat. rarely ever use the seat except for working on my bike, and even though its only suppose to be a "2 position" creeper, I can go halfway between upright seat and flat to make a reclining chair, which I'm on when I'm lazy and don't feel like working

only thing I dislike is having to do this all the time:

My biggest problem with them is that they are all too short.
When I sit down on them, I have to sit in the middle and scoot down, otherwise if I try to sit on the end before lying down the darn thing flips up on me.
Brady

 

[wilbilt]

I won't look at getting a bone till this one dies and that may be a few years.

...Gotta be careful with those gray-market SPAM pharmaceuticals, you know...

 

[Jiffycake]

I use a scrap piece of carpet or just lay on the bare ground with crappy clothes on. Creepers are for wussies.

 

[bchee]

I have the regular Bone (http://www.bonecreeper.com/bone.php3)
Not the "Rough Rider" one with the all terrain tires (http://www.bonecreeper.com/rough_rider.php3).
It does put you pretty low to the ground, but the 5" tires still don't roll as well as I would like (mostly concrete and a poor, rough garage floor). It's not as easy as I thought to roll over electrical cords and small tools. One thing that is nice is that you can sit right on the edge and it doesn't flip up on you.

I have this craftman creeper seat, and it rolls around pretty sweet (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00951108000P)

 

[6skott]

I was looking at the Bone creepers as they seem popular for all the right reasons and I've never used one. I was most impressed when on their home page it says:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Uhm, yeah... we totally screwed up...[/FONT]

in regards to some creepers they sent out with less than optimum parts. Reading on it says: "[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have these forks on your creeper and have trouble with it rolling on all surfaces, we will replace the forks themselves (keep your wheels!), and make it right for your troubles.[/FONT]"

That's really impressive, especially the "make it right for your troubles" part. Too few companies these days are as accountable for themselves.

 

[eschoendorff]

I was looking at the Bone creepers as they seem popular for all the right reasons and I've never used one. I was most impressed when on their home page it says:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Uhm, yeah... we totally screwed up...[/FONT]

in regards to some creepers they sent out with less than optimum parts. Reading on it says: "[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have these forks on your creeper and have trouble with it rolling on all surfaces, we will replace the forks themselves (keep your wheels!), and make it right for your troubles.[/FONT]"

That's really impressive, especially the "make it right for your troubles" part. Too few companies these days are as accountable for themselves.

Wow... a company with some pride. Cool!

 

[Uncle Buck]

...Gotta be careful with those gray-market SPAM pharmaceuticals, you know...

Man, I am going to have to engage my brain before hitting keys and posting so quick in the future, THAT IS FUNNY!

 

[ImportTuner]

I think this one is from Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2745

Pretty darn good price as I pay $50+ for my lisle and they are probably the same thing

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis92102.html

As to creepers, my car are usually low and it just goes as high as the jack will go in one operation, about 15" It's too low to use the creeper Ever since I got the kwiklift which raise the wheels 20" and oil pan to about 26" relatively, I must use the creeper. Regardless of the epoxy or tile floor garage is always dirty, I am so much cleaner when using a creeper than just on the floor.

Currently on sale at HF for $19.99 ...

 

[russlaferrera]

I use a scrap piece of carpet or just lay on the bare ground with crappy clothes on. Creepers are for wussies.

Rugs are great for working on doors and brakes. Still prefer creepers for under the vehicle.

 

[kvom]

I use a NT moving blanket. Soft and padded, but slides pretty well. Once I get my lift those days are over.

 

[annoyingrob]

I use my creeper every time I get under the car. I just find it easier to lay down, grab the bumper, and roll myself underneath.

I bought a decent creeper from MAC a year or so back. Works a million times better than those cheap plastic ones.
http://www.mactools.com/Mac/Mac+Products/Catalog/Automotive+Specialty/Shop+Equipment/Creepers/OVL-R

 

[Fastbird]

I use a creeper just about every time I'm on the ground. My back necessitates it. I have a craftsman professional that's well padded and has the larger rubber wheels on it. Really a nice piece, and wonderfully comfortable to lay on for hours while I wrench away.