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    Floor creeper advice

    My SIL is having a birthday soon and would like a new floor creeper. He lost his when they moved to the new house.
    What do you think are the most important features to have? Is it low clearance, head adjustment or another feature I am not familiar with?
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    I haven't looked for creepers in a long time, so I have to go on past experience. The one I bought was inexpensive, and that is how it is-cheap.

    I think most of them will be about the clearance. The back and head issues are what is a concern. You want them to have padding to give more comfort while laying under a greasy car getting dirt in your eyes.

    Wheels are usually angled allowing them to roll easily and change direction. They have to glide easily or you end up fighting the creeper to move.

    Little goodies like a tray to hold parts or tools are nice, if they are located where a person can get them.

    Best I can do for now, hope it helps.

    Other things you may think of in the same line: good rolling stool with seat height adjustment, jack stands, ramps, hydrolic jack. All good items needed for car repair.
    Don

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    • #3
      Thanks...I didn't think about a place for little parts. I'm going to check them out today and see if the clearances are about the same, if so, then I will check the other options, like headrest. I saw online there's one that elevates the head a little, but, how much headroom is there under a car if it's not on a lift is the other question.

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      • #4
        What is a floor creeper?

        When I first read the title I thought "rugrat".
        Lawren
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        There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
        - Rolf Kopfle

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        • #5
          It's that rolling thing that you lie in order to get under the car to check the car or to fix what's wrong with them.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by lawren2
            What is a floor creeper?

            When I first read the title I thought "rugrat".
            Guess that would be well before the stage of 'curtain climber'.
            Don

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            • #7
              Originally posted by jericap View Post
              It's that rolling thing that you lie in order to get under the car to check the car or to fix what's wrong with them.
              OH! OK. So I'm guessing SIL is "son" in law and not "sister" in Law?

              You can tell I'm easily confused lately.
              Lawren
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              There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
              - Rolf Kopfle

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              • #8
                Okay, doing more search and I may have lied to you.

                I can't find a creeper with the tool holder. Seats-yes, they have the tool and part holder, but not the creepers. I thought for sure there were models like that. I did find creepers for over $200. I think that may be a bit much.

                As a reference, you can look at the site below, but I think I would also check local (Sears, Pep Boys, etc)

                Creepers - ToolSource - 30,000 automotive tools online. Fast Delivery, Friendly service, Secure on-line ordering.

                Okay...I just went to Amazon and found a plastic (not as comfortable) model with the tool tray.

                Guess it will be up to you to find out what you want.
                Don

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by lawren2
                  OH! OK. So I'm guessing SIL is "son" in law and not "sister" in Law?

                  You can tell I'm easily confused lately.
                  Oh my...didn't think of sister in law..that would be a hoot!

                  the name "floor creeper" reminds me of gremlins...

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by vintner View Post
                    Okay, doing more search and I may have lied to you.

                    I can't find a creeper with the tool holder. Seats-yes, they have the tool and part holder, but not the creepers. I thought for sure there were models like that. I did find creepers for over $200. I think that may be a bit much.

                    As a reference, you can look at the site below, but I think I would also check local (Sears, Pep Boys, etc)

                    Creepers - ToolSource - 30,000 automotive tools online. Fast Delivery, Friendly service, Secure on-line ordering.

                    Okay...I just went to Amazon and found a plastic (not as comfortable) model with the tool tray.

                    Guess it will be up to you to find out what you want.
                    this one looks nice. I'm going to Sears to see if they have it there..I think there may be an autozone near there also..I'll check it out there also

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                    • #11
                      Wow, Nice one. Can I call you MIL and you can get something nice for me too?
                      Don

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by vintner
                        Wow, Nice one. Can I call you MIL and you can get something nice for me too?
                        Sure, as long as you help power wash the deck next time!!

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