Home Built Creeper Chair

[Richard D]

Has anyone seen this? I want to build one.

 

[Zeke]

That's great. Needs nothing unless a cup holder.

 

[Richard D]

Trying to figure out how they made it. Looks like they modified an existing creeper, but the knobs where it mounts to the floor jack has me confused.

 

[shalamo]

Nice!

 

[gorilla]

WAG on my part but I think that's a transmission jack. It might take to or three tries to get it just right.

 

[whateg01]

Trying to figure out how they made it. Looks like they modified an existing creeper, but the knobs where it mounts to the floor jack has me confused.

It's a transmission jack. Those knobs are normally for tilting the ****** to get it aligned with the engine, or to thread it through a gap going in or out.

 

[Lou's Garage]

Definitely a transmission jack. I have one just like it in red.

Lou Manglass

 

[Richard D]

I see. That would make it handy for tilting the chair. Maybe put a foot pedal where the handle goes to lift it?

 

[Hammer1963]

Ingenious!

 

[Skyman]

Has anyone seen this? I want to build one.

Clever. I have to wonder why the builder didn't mount the chair closer to the pump handle. That would seem to have made it easy to straddle the handle, and raise or lower the seat while seated. Might also eliminate the need for the extension wheels on the base, or at least permit their length to be reduced.

I'm thinking an inclined weightlifting bench also might be used for the seat instead of a creeper.

I have one of those low-rise transmission jacks, in red. I think I'll go study the possibilities for a while...

Steve

 

[Richard D]

I was gonna get the creeper seat whenever I get my Maxjax installed, but this looks like a very interesting alternative.

 

[smackey05]

That's a really good idea for people who have lower ceilings and lifts.

 

[Dogmeat]

I can see where this would be real handy...BUT....since I have a 3.5' wide x 6' deep x 22 FT. LONG pit, I really don't need it!

 

[SlotlessMan]

I have to wonder why the builder didn't mount the chair closer to the pump handle. That would seem to have made it easy to straddle the handle, and raise or lower the seat while seated.

Steve

I am guessing the thought was its a set it and forget it kind of thing. Once adjusted to the right height no need to raise or lower the jack...just get out of the chair

I like it but agree its lacking a cup holder! lol

 

[SlotlessMan]

That's a really good idea for people who have lower ceilings and lifts.

and someone with leg or back issues

 

[jbfsr]

Here's one I made.

 

[2mJps]

The shop i worked in got a chance to try out some seats like that . Every one that tried them didnt like them you couldnt get in a position to do any work then every thing was falling in to your lap all the time. I dont remember the brand of them.

 

[Skyman]

Okay, we need more details about the construction of this one!

Steve

 

[jbfsr]

google "areo creeper"
This is my version. Didn't want to spend $500 plus shipping for a creeper. Hard part was getting the pivot points right to get the height I wanted. Also mine locks at any point.