Top side creeper

aconrad13 · 01-08-2013, 05:08 PM

I am thinking about purchasing a top side creeper for under the hood work because it is starting to get hard on the knees inside the hood of a lifted truck lol. Didnt know if it is a good investment and if anyone else has used one. Thanks!

Goose2448 · 01-08-2013, 05:20 PM

We have one at work and its great for larger trucks. Only problem I have with it is laying on it for too long, and it can make some things harder to do. But being able to get at the back of a 7.3 in a 4x4 F550 is a nice thing.

**Hibneck1** · 01-08-2013, 05:40 PM

I welded up a step that hangs off the top side of the tire and it sure is handy to reach under the hood of anything, even the big mud toys. Plus if you can weld it can be made of scrap

JOKER · 01-08-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hibneck1

I welded up a step that hangs off the top side of the tire and it sure is handy to reach under the hood of anything, even the big mud toys. Plus if you can weld it can be made of scrap

I have a tire step in my wheeler, but it isn't much good when the wheels are leaning against the shop wall. :P Example of tire step.

If you are under the hood/cowl often, top-side creepers are worth every penny in my opinion.

800polaris · 01-08-2013, 06:21 PM

You don't have quite the leverage when you are trying break bolts loose, and yeah some situations are a little weird. BUT, my topside creeper is the pride and joy of my life. It is so damn comfortable, it makes me start to get sleepy working at night. This wasn't a problem before because of the excruciating pain in my knees and back. I highly recommend you own one if you plan on doing much under the hood of anything.

joegorby · 01-08-2013, 06:41 PM

I have the foldable one. If I had to do it again I would buy the regular one. My foldable still takes up a lot of room.
Like said above you lose a lot of leverage when trying to break bolts loose but it was a great investment for when I put my new turbo setup on.

**KensAuto** · 01-08-2013, 06:46 PM

I use mine a few times a week, and it's a savior if you have a bad back, but it takes up a lot of floor space.

aconrad13 · 01-08-2013, 07:07 PM

Alright so seeing the posative feedback im set on getting one. Now the question is what brand?

**KensAuto** · 01-08-2013, 07:11 PM

I think mines actually called 'topside creeper'

19psi · 01-23-2013, 02:38 PM

I love mine. Got it from NAPA.

01-08-2013, 05:08 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
aconrad13 DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belgium, WI Posts: 11	Top side creeper I am thinking about purchasing a top side creeper for under the hood work because it is starting to get hard on the knees inside the hood of a lifted truck lol. Didnt know if it is a good investment and if anyone else has used one. Thanks! __________________ 01 lb7 Crew cab short box BDS 4.5 inch suspension lift 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's on 17" Fuel wheels 4" MBRP turbo back exhaust AEM cold air intake Fass 150 Edge Insight CTS Cognito pitman and idler arm braces Tie rod sleeves

01-08-2013, 05:20 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
Goose2448 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bokeelia, FL from Hanover, PA Posts: 1,329	We have one at work and its great for larger trucks. Only problem I have with it is laying on it for too long, and it can make some things harder to do. But being able to get at the back of a 7.3 in a 4x4 F550 is a nice thing. __________________ 2008 GMC 3500HD CC LB DRW 4x4~5" MBRP Filter Back Straight Pipe, Westin Step Bars, WeatherTech Floor Liners, Antenna "Delete", Plasti Dipped Grill and Emblems and Rims, Leveled, Funky Gear Rims, Nictane Adapter with Donaldson and Clear Bowl 1985 Chevy C20 RCLB 350 4 Bolt, 4 Barrel Carb, 4.10 Gears, 8600 GVW, Glass Packs Dumped, Pig Skin Leather, Bed Mounted 5th Wheel, Dual 20 gal Tanks, 62,146 Miles, Indian Bronze and Cream~Rolled DF DRW Club Member 129 Goose's Build Thread Thingy

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Hibneck1 Spoolin' Up Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 242	I welded up a step that hangs off the top side of the tire and it sure is handy to reach under the hood of anything, even the big mud toys. Plus if you can weld it can be made of scrap __________________ 2006 Chevy 2500HD Duramax Allison ECLB Mods: 5000k 55w HIDs in high, lows, 4300k 55w in fogs, all on mod, PPE Air box mod, blocked and stuck, PCV re-route and resonator kit, 5" Diamond Eye Turbo back with 7" tip, raptor liner from body line down and holding up perfect! Waiting to be installed: Cognito 4"-6" with hd sway bar, ballistic jester camo 17x9 rims with 315/70 R17 Treadwright Guard Dog M/T's, Fabtech tie rods, pump rub kit, moog ball joints and pitman/ idler arm DMAXSTORE.COM, Your Duramax Diesel-Only Shopping Resource

01-08-2013, 06:21 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
800polaris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: edmond ok and nw ks Posts: 251	You don't have quite the leverage when you are trying break bolts loose, and yeah some situations are a little weird. BUT, my topside creeper is the pride and joy of my life. It is so damn comfortable, it makes me start to get sleepy working at night. This wasn't a problem before because of the excruciating pain in my knees and back. I highly recommend you own one if you plan on doing much under the hood of anything. __________________ Curt 05 GMC ccsb slt 4x4 efi live 3"dp 5"straight pipe built trans airdog blocked rerouted lbz mp power steering 95 dodge eclb cummins 4x4 5sp slt 90 F-250 rclb 7.3 4x4

01-08-2013, 06:41 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
joegorby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Washington Pa Posts: 270	I have the foldable one. If I had to do it again I would buy the regular one. My foldable still takes up a lot of room. Like said above you lose a lot of leverage when trying to break bolts loose but it was a great investment for when I put my new turbo setup on. __________________ 2010 2500HD LMM CCSB Tuned by Blackout PerformanceBatmo S472 from EPR AirDogII 200= PPE Dual Fueler= 45% Injectors PPE Stage 5 with billet shafts=PPE C5 upgrade=Suncoast 1058 Built by Big Dipper Kryptonite and Cognito Front End Diamond Eye 4" straight pipe Alligator Performance PCV reroute AutoMeter Gauges 2013 GMC 2500HD Denali CCSB Stock for now (H&S on the way)

01-08-2013, 06:46 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
KensAuto Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Casa Grande, Az Posts: 2,163	I use mine a few times a week, and it's a savior if you have a bad back, but it takes up a lot of floor space. __________________ 2012 GMC 2500 SLT 4x4 H&S minimaxx, MBRP downpipe back SS duals, Insight CTS w/backup cam, Fass HD150, PPE rear diff cover, Amsoil front to rear w/by-pass Cognito 4-6 NTBD w/idler/pitman braces, a-arms, Monster energy 18x9 w/BFG KM2s 35x12.5, Recon smoked cab lights Titan 57 gal saddle tank, linex color matched bedliner w/kevlar, Trekstep bed steps x2, RBP rail steps

01-08-2013, 07:07 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
aconrad13 DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belgium, WI Posts: 11	Alright so seeing the posative feedback im set on getting one. Now the question is what brand? __________________ 01 lb7 Crew cab short box BDS 4.5 inch suspension lift 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's on 17" Fuel wheels 4" MBRP turbo back exhaust AEM cold air intake Fass 150 Edge Insight CTS Cognito pitman and idler arm braces Tie rod sleeves

01-08-2013, 07:11 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
KensAuto Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Casa Grande, Az Posts: 2,163	I think mines actually called 'topside creeper' __________________ 2012 GMC 2500 SLT 4x4 H&S minimaxx, MBRP downpipe back SS duals, Insight CTS w/backup cam, Fass HD150, PPE rear diff cover, Amsoil front to rear w/by-pass Cognito 4-6 NTBD w/idler/pitman braces, a-arms, Monster energy 18x9 w/BFG KM2s 35x12.5, Recon smoked cab lights Titan 57 gal saddle tank, linex color matched bedliner w/kevlar, Trekstep bed steps x2, RBP rail steps

01-23-2013, 02:38 PM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
19psi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 499	I love mine. Got it from NAPA. __________________ 07 LBZ 4x4 1LT Banks Speedbrake, EFI Live, 18x9 MotoMetal961, 325 60 18 Terra grapplers,Alligator ffa with CAT filter, PCV dumped to atmosphere as god intended, 5" turboback, HIDs, LED's, downpipe, ATS rear diff cover, Bilstein 5100s, Pioneer AVIC Z2, Planet Audio 12" subs, Cerwin Vega amp. Rockford fosgate amp,Transgo JR, EGR blockoff, PPE race valve.Dyno'd 3/24/12 402hp, 734tq

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