Mechanics Creeper:- Steel frame or Blow-molded

[spudboy]

Am after a mechanics "Creeper" to slide about under the Rangie.

Two styles - Blow-molded:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/444.jpg

or Steel framed:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/12/445.jpg

Any recommendations as to one or the other?

I quite like the blow-molded one with the side holder bits, but never used one before.

Thanks
David

[Tank]

Depends on how much you weigh, I weigh 106Kgs. and find the plastic ones sag after a while, whatever you get check the quality and operation of the wheels, Regards Frank. P. S. I like the idea of the adjustable head rest.

[LRO]

Hi
Depends on what you weigh as the plastic one will sag if you are too heavy (like me)

[Davehoos]

The Bone? - The Bone Mechanics Creepers & Seats (http://www.bonecreeper.com/bone.html)

I have a few of these and i weigh 105KG.

the metal frame is ok if the joints and casters are seviced tight.

dont like the blow mould as i normally ride these the with bottom on the headrest.

[spudboy]

Quick Replies! Thanks.

I am a skinny bugger - only 75Kg and 6'3", so weight shouldn't be an issue.

Davehoos - they look pretty "designer"! Are they ridiculously expensive? The other more standard styles seem to be around $120 from KingCraft or SP Tools. EBay quality can be had for $30-$40 which seems too cheap to be reasonable quality.

[Blknight.aus]

you can also easily repair the metal framed ones, the plastic stuff, not so much.

[bee utey]

If a plastic one breaks it stays broken. My steel one had had numerous weld-ups and wheel replacements as I use it as hard as I need to! With heavy duty castors they are also useful for dragging engines and gearboxes about.

Oh, plastic ones are nicer on the skin when cold but you should have overalls on...or an old towel to chuck on it.

[slug_burner]

Looks like the metal one will store a bit flatter. That's what it will do for a fair bit of it's life. I got a stool with a engine lift, trolley jack combo. The stool was padded and has already had the vinyl crack due to UV exposure, it was a Total Tools special. You need to ensure that if vinyl is used that you store it in a nice dark spot.

[d@rk51d3]

Geez Spudboy, I thought you'd have a hoist tucked somewhere. :D

[DeeJay]

I accidently dropped a wheel onto my plastic one & sheared off a corner wheel :(. Still to get around to repairing it...

[drifter]

I have a metal framed one that you can turn into a seat - very handy when working on things on the engine stand - and useful under the vehicles as a creeper.

[spudboy]

Geez Spudboy, I thought you'd have a hoist tucked somewhere. :D

Yeah - got a hoist, but I need to put a jack under a diff to change some half shafts and figured it'd be easier at ground level.

I found those groovy "Bone" creepers. Not cheap at $245 but they look well made.

[trumby]

Ive got a blowy I don't use it every day because my land rover is just so reliable:Rolling:I weigh 86kg Its easier to manoeuvre easy to hang up on a wall after your finished with it,cost $30. So unless u got $2800.00 buy a 4 poster second hand. The steel frames are yes more durable but awkward to handle but $30 bucks sold it for me. My mate has steel one and he prefers mine. (also easier to carry inside to the bedroom my hand brake loves it more than me.)
good luck
TRUMBY.

[flagg]

I have a steel one that I got for $45 from gasweld. Its great. Steel is stronger, and longer lasting.


(also easier to carry inside to the bedroom my hand brake loves it more than me.)
TRUMBY.

...not sure where you are going with that! :wasntme:

[33chinacars]

Aldi just had a special on steel frame creepers that convert to seat $49.99

Gary

[Davehoos]

the american web site shows a bone at $145 so i cant see you getting one for less.these are years old.

the metal frame trolleys we have are years old with ply screwed to them.the casters require attention but the cost is easier to throw in bin.

I ran over one with a truck and poped the wheel through-so i might fix it.
I thought $80.

I have a kincrome trolley that folds into seat.OK on flat cement.
the round stool with gas strut on 5 casters in briliant.

[Offender90]

I've got a metal frame cheapie - $25 on 1/2 off sale at supacheap some time ago. Drove over it with the 90, and the frame is still good - several wheels got bent. I could technically replace these...

... off the subject, I love the "bone" marketing at work - Is she wearing heels?

http://www.bonecreeper.com/resources/bonedemo.jpg

not sure what sort of bone they're advertising?!!

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

The plastic ones are crap. Mine lasted 2 uses and the wheels snapped off . The bolts are weak, they sag in the middle. THEY DONT LIKE rolling over expansion joints in concrete. And mine cracked the plastic.
You get what you pay for

[harry]

The plastic ones are crap. Mine lasted 2 uses and the wheels snapped off . The bolts are weak, they sag in the middle. THEY DONT LIKE rolling over expansion joints in concrete. And mine cracked the plastic.
You get what you pay for

what he said.

however the steel framed ones have their drawbacks, we use them at work, ensure the wheels are secured properly as they are crap also.
it is also very easy to run over yourself, as the centre wheels like to grab that bit of your arm near your elbow,
by the living jesus that hurts!

but anything less than 100 bucks will be cheap imported stuff,
snap on have good ones that are too expensive, but they work.