I just saw this, and leaning over the engine kills my legs, anybody use one?
$54 at
http://www.tooltopia.com/rel-stapleton-1-00021.aspx
$54 at
http://www.tooltopia.com/rel-stapleton-1-00021.aspx
Lean over the engine support
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bad_idea
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because i have trouble staying on the high road, i don't think i will comment at all.
In my experience, much of what requires enough time to get one's back in a lurch also requires getting underneath of the vehicle. I usually just pull the vehicle up on ramps if there's any possibility of needing to get underneath, sometimes including the risk of dropping parts or fasteners through and underneath.
I don't pull up on ramps to top off fluids, but that doesn't take very long to do.
I don't pull up on ramps to top off fluids, but that doesn't take very long to do.
bobemmerich
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I've sen them for trucks/SUVs because they're higher, but not cars.
no but I have used this one
http://www.tooltopia.com/rel-stapleton-1-00020.aspx
They are comfy, its a little unsettling at first laying there with your **** out like that, but when you are done and your back isnt as stiff as a board and your knees are not yelling in pain, your thankful you had it. I primarily used it on trucks, not really a need for me to use it on cars yet.
http://www.tooltopia.com/rel-stapleton-1-00020.aspx
They are comfy, its a little unsettling at first laying there with your **** out like that, but when you are done and your back isnt as stiff as a board and your knees are not yelling in pain, your thankful you had it. I primarily used it on trucks, not really a need for me to use it on cars yet.
98TJ
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You mean...like this?
'cause that's what I thought of when I read the thread title.
Unfortunately all of our vehicles are too tall for such an instance.
Working on our F-250 with 7.3l has presented plenty of situations while working on the turbo where I've had to lay on the engine. It wasn't until I visited the Ford dealer and saw their guy on a big creeper for them to lay on that I realized how cool it would be to have...
...then I realized how little I would actually use it.
BlindViper
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I built a platform that puts my waist at the height of the hood latch. Then I lay a couple of moving blankets down. I also made a bracket that holds a tray over the fender to hold my tools.
98TJ
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That's what I did, just with a couple of old blankets. Still looked like I'd been pelted with an airsoft.
With the turbo work done it will be a looong time before I have to work ON the engine again...so I didn't bother shopping for one. It would just be more stuff to have to store.
Freeway overpass?
I thought so, but the pretty girl in the short skirt standing up there distracted me from it...
98TJ
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wornoutoldman
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...just one more million dollar idea that I didn't have!
nit2wn
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I have the one with the wheels on it posted above. Works nice on the Superduty changing oil and upper fuel filters. Even used it to get to the rear plugs on my 03 Lightning which isn't really high but those back plugs are pretty much under the dash. It's a pain to store but I'm glad I bought it.
I mean if thats what you need the suree but ill save my money... at the shop im at I wouldnt be cought dead on that thing... I just climb up and kneel on a fender cover on the front of the engine bay... And that only when I worl on one of my bosses big trucks.
juniork5
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I can use one of those for many different things
Seanbev24
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I need to buy the one srmofo posted. I don't care if makes you look stupid, my back and knees hurt every day and I'm only 29.
bgott
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I have a topside creeper. I got it for $100 off of craigslist. You have to watch them, they can rub on the body work and bumper guards, etc.
nit2wn
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Just cover it some of the pipe insulation, mine came with some for it.
rslaback
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I have a topside jr. that works pretty well. I like it for getting a better angle at sprak plugs and certain oil filters (like the one on my wife's Highlander). If you look closely you can see that the adjustable top angle is accomplished by a welded in 1/2" ratchet.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200617743_200617743
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200617743_200617743
motofool33
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ive used the one with wheels above, and my buddy that owns it used to remove the engine on his murcielago. great for what its designed for
cdeer001
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Have a look at these:
Traxion 3-100 Foldable Topside Creeper ($200)
http://www.amazon.com/Traxion-3-100-Foldable-Topside-Creeper/dp/B002Y090BY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XF6Q5TH9N4EP8Q8CMMV
Traxion 3-700 ProGear Topside Creeper ($300)
http://www.amazon.com/Traxion-3-700-ProGear-Topside-Creeper/dp/B007ECE1FM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XF6Q5TH9N4EP8Q8CMMV
Traxion 3-100 Foldable Topside Creeper ($200)
http://www.amazon.com/Traxion-3-100-Foldable-Topside-Creeper/dp/B002Y090BY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XF6Q5TH9N4EP8Q8CMMV
Traxion 3-700 ProGear Topside Creeper ($300)
http://www.amazon.com/Traxion-3-700-ProGear-Topside-Creeper/dp/B007ECE1FM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XF6Q5TH9N4EP8Q8CMMV
thymer
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You can also order these optional accessories, really get the full usage out of the device.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012GMA0O/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012GMA0O/?tag=atomicindus08-20