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mechanic guys what's a good creeper?

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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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I was changing my transmission oil this weekend and was using a tarp to lay on and move around under the car. I also used a scissor jack to hold up the car
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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I have a metal frame w/ padding and head rest creeper. It came with one of the cheap kits w/ jackstands and a hydraulic jack. Honestly, i've been very happy with it. Had for 5+ years with no issues. It actually withstood when the car fell on me and saved my life by letting me get out easier by rolling w/ all that weight.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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i like both the blow molded plastic ones and the metal frame ones with adjustable head rest

the plastic ones are nice cuz usually theres enough room to keep tools on the creeper with you but the metal ones tend to be a tad more comfy. also notices some of the plastic ones get around a lil better

the ones with the drop frame are nice too, they usually have a lil lower clearance
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
Metal with padding is a must IMO.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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dont u has a lift h:
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR
dont u has a lift h:
me?

yea but not at the apartment h:

lift is back home ... thats 3 hours away ftl
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JessTD
me?

yea but not at the apartment h:

lift is back home ... thats 3 hours away ftl
no rick.

u like my text
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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I have a standard craftsman metal frame padded one, but I could see where the adjustable head rest would be REALLY nice to have.

I'm almost a little too big for my creeper. I wish it were slightly wider and longer.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR
no rick.

u like my text
o ... lift > * if you got the couple grand

txt was full of homo, i need to start skating again
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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What is the clearance needed for the lowest possible lift available out there? Might be an option if i has monies
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