what's the best mechanic's creeper?

[milkman]

I have one of the six wheel elcheapo creepers that I couldn't keep the wheels tight, and the bearings kept falling out. I got "BONE" one year for a gift and used it for a few times, but one of the wheels kept binding on the body when it would swivel so I went back to using the elcheapo. One day I was in a surplus store and saw a set of scateboard wheels and had a light bulb moment. The scateboard wheels had two roller bearings each and were smaller diameter, had to use shims on the sides, I replaced the wheels on the "BONE" and now I have a low rider high speed "BONE" that moves as smooth as silk.

 

[George2615]

Of course you could always buy a lift for the garage and never ned the creeper again.

 

[milkman]

Of course you could always buy a lift for the garage and never ned the creeper again.

The guy at the surplus store in front of me at the check out, had the last one in his cart.

 

[rebb]

ok, here's the hat being passed for money for a lift....all contributions are gratefully accepted if i can figure out how, i will apply for 501(c)(3) status-maybe work on church vehicles???? think the irs would buy that?

i love the idea, George, but i can't get George Washington to cooperate!

lol!
rebb

 

[schmism]

although i dont have one, everyone i know that does loves it. (as mentioned above)

 

[George2615]

All you have to do is what I did. Sell a couple of your toys and buy the lift. After a certain age and in my part of the country you get tired of laying outside in the snow to work on something. It always seemed thats when a vehicle would need some work. I sold one of my m/cycles a few years ago and bought the lift. Sell a 4 wheeler, sled, cycle, or whatever. Lifts like mine can be installed for under 4K.

 

[Tracker]

The "Bone" is the only way to go!!!

 

[AndyMA]

The Bone Rough Rider

Pegasus Products 7031 The Bone Creeper - Rough Rider - Professional Tools & Equipment

Andy

 

[Bill Barrett]

I got a Autolifters lift, 4800.00 with all the toys. Harbor Frieghts creeper is ok for 20 bucks, has the padding spark issue, also shoulders hit the side bars. 6 wheels are good. Dog Bone looks good. Just rambling.

 

[ztrjim]

I just got a bone for my garage and I can't believe I didn't buy this years ago! I've had the craftsman creeper from my mechanic jack set I got about 10 years ago. Unfortunately it didn't take me long to bend a wheel and it's been a pain every since. I've been using the bone now for about 6 weeks and it's almost like gliding around on air. Of course I'd rather have a lift, maybe that'll be next. haha