I need a creeper

[flyingvette]

Can some one be my stalker?

Just kidding. No really. Get away from my house....



ANYWAYS...

I want to buy a better lie down creeper. Can you recommend me one (pics or link too please)? Biggest concern is height - the lower the better. Good casters would be sweet. Comfort is a distant 3rd or fourth concern (basically, as long as it isnt a bed of nails I'm good). Tool trays would be a neat gimmick.

The one on Snap On's site that I like the most (that has a picture - wtf can they not have pictures for all of their items?) is item JCP38.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=shop&item_ID=72675&group_ID=1089&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

My problem with that particular one is that the shoulder area has a bucket but the remainder is flat - doesn't that raise your body up another unnecessary inch? The head rest also does not look recessed.

This one from harbor freight so far has my favorite design - I have tried to buy this from the local store multiple times but they are always out of stock.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=67449

The full bucket effect with tool trays looks great and it has a recessed head rest.

I'm willing to spend up to 100$ for a good one - so - what's your favorite lie down creeper?


Extra credit : pictures of creepers that have gas engines attached to them that somehow drive the wheels.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I like my Bone creeper, but I got it mainly for easy rolling and comfort.

 

[Tim Cowan]

I've got four here at the house. The latest is a molded MAC creeper/6wheel. I use mostly two plywood jobs 40+ years old (a Lisle and a SO) that I have rebuilt. Just for conversation or use, I have a very old Brookins metal pan creeper that I also enjoy.
If I were a little younger(64), I would invest in a two or four post lift and park the creepers.

 

[q miester]

i have the lisle creeper for tight areas and then the craftsman for dual purpose less room. the major players sell the combo unit as well

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I have a Strap-on JCW65R.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19852&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Cost an arm and a leg, and i had to adjust the headrest (it was on pissed) and the headrest mechanicsm (it was stiff, and a pain) but having done that it's perfect. Very comfortable, as it's memory foam or something. The headrest makes a HUGE difference, and has saved me a lot of neck and back pain.

For what it cost, i shouldn't have had to f**k around adjusting it, but having done so it's perfect for me. In fact, it's so damn comfy i almost fell asleep on it today..

 

[mooman]

I have the HF one and love it. If you can't get it in the store, why not just order it?

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

I run one of these since I am outside or rolling over a ton of junk and hoses in the shop all the time.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19850&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[benjamming]

Whiteside Mfg makes many for others. They also tell COO on their site if that matters to you.

 

[billymade]

I think the Snapon creeper is a OEM Lisle; you could probably save some money if you buy one of the Lisle badged versions: http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_browse_list.cfm?browse=20

http://www.google.com/products?q=li...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CCgQrQQwAg

 

[hickmlg09]

I bought the craftsman creeper from sears for my boyfriend for christmas. He has been pretty happy with it.

 

[wreckercologist]

Depends on the kind of work you plan on doing.

I've got several, but of the two at work, I use the narrow 6 wheeled Snap-on more than the heavy duty 4 wheeled Snap-on. The heavy duty creepers won't fit inbetween the rear wheels on a heavy truck (most trucks) but they are tough. Mine has been ran over and straightened back out.

I've been curious about the round tube Blue point creepers. Anybody have one?

 

[DanCo]

I'm 6'1 about 220 lbs. I have the Silver Eagle SEC6 that I bought from my Matco rep. It's has a steel fram, 6 wheels and the padding/frame has held up pretty good for the last 18 months use it everday @ work. But the wheels are starting to show wear, hence why I bought energy suspension hyper flex wheels to replace them with. Creeper was on sale for $49 when I bought it. Good luck on your choice.

 

[billymade]

On a side note... when I worked @ Sears we got a creeper that was marked "Matco" by accident; so if you see a Matco model you like (could save you some dough).... see if they sell it under the Craftsman brand... apparently they use the same OEM AFAIK.

 

[WVU Tuba Dale]

Depends on the kind of work you plan on doing.

I've got several, but of the two at work, I use the narrow 6 wheeled Snap-on more than the heavy duty 4 wheeled Snap-on. The heavy duty creepers won't fit inbetween the rear wheels on a heavy truck (most trucks) but they are tough. Mine has been ran over and straightened back out.

I've been curious about the round tube Blue point creepers. Anybody have one?

A coworker has one, and I have used it a few times. It is better than my $50 cheapie, but it is no "bone" creeper. Those are probably my favorite.

 

[atari]

I have the bone and like but I think it rolls to well and its kinda hard to get out of. I think it needs wheel locks and I want to put plates on the top of the wheels so I can slap a magnetic tray and a light on it. All in all though its a really nice unit. My shop floor has an expansion joint right were the motor is on just about everything and it rolls over that really well.

 

[flyingvette]

Thank you for all of the recommendations!

I have the HF one and love it. If you can't get it in the store, why not just order it?

That's easy - procrastination

I like my Bone creeper, but I got it mainly for easy rolling and comfort.

I've never heard of these - they look pretty cool though...

i have the lisle creeper for tight areas and then the craftsman for dual purpose less room. the major players sell the combo unit as well

I actually like the lisle low profile creeper:
http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1350

So I may end up getting that, I think it might be lower then the hf equivalent.

Thank you for the help!