Creepers.

DuckRyder · Nov 9, 2014

I have an old MAC with a metal frame and six wheels that has finally died.

What is the current state of the art in creepers? I would prefer not to have an adjustable headrest and made in the USA would be a plus. I 'd also like a low profile if possible.

So far I've stumbled across The Bone and Bone-ster:

The Bone-ster

Any other suggestions? I don't mind spending some money for the right tool, particularly if it last another 20 + years, but it is also for home/hobbiest use at this point in my life...

NHGUY · Nov 9, 2014

Stay away from todays metal framed creepers (Whiteside,Performance Tool..etc),the caster steel is flimsy and the extreme offset puts too much strain on that gauge of steel.

Red91 · Nov 9, 2014

I have a plastic one that is Mac Branded. Not sure if it US made, but the structure is solid and its much lighter than the steel frame ones. Been a good one for me.

Boomer · Nov 9, 2014

I found a great old wwoden creeper with the Snap On name at an antique shop. Excellent shape and the price was $20! I have had it and used it for about ten years and it is still going strong. Interestingly, I have seen others at antique shops around the eastern US.

Pop_Rivit · Nov 9, 2014

Originally Posted By: DuckRyder

So far I've stumbled across The Bone and Bone-ster:

The Bone-ster

I've had the "Bone-ster" model for 4 or 5 years now. I couldn't be happier with it.

cb_13 · Nov 10, 2014

What is wrong with your Mac creeper? Could it be refurbished? If it's just the casters I'm sure you can buy new ones. I've got a Snap-On creeper I bought used about 12 years ago. The only thing that seems to be showing wear is the casters. It's a Christmas miracle I haven't set a car down on it in that time. I lose more magnetic trays that way! Stick them to the rack post then crush them lol

cb_13 · Nov 10, 2014

Originally Posted By: cb_13
What is wrong with your Mac creeper? Could it be refurbished? If it's just the casters I'm sure you can buy new ones. I've got a Snap-On creeper I bought used about 12 years ago. The only thing that seems to be showing wear is the casters. It's a Christmas miracle I haven't set a car down on it in that time. I lose more magnetic trays that way! Stick them to the rack post then crush them lol

I should have said sat not set. I will be my own grammar police since it is too late to edit.

DuckRyder · Nov 10, 2014

Originally Posted By: cb_13
Originally Posted By: cb_13
What is wrong with your Mac creeper? Could it be refurbished? If it's just the casters I'm sure you can buy new ones. I've got a Snap-On creeper I bought used about 12 years ago. The only thing that seems to be showing wear is the casters. It's a Christmas miracle I haven't set a car down on it in that time. I lose more magnetic trays that way! Stick them to the rack post then crush them lol

I should have said sat not set. I will be my own grammar police since it is too late to edit.

I probably COULD refurbish it, but I'm not going to...

DuckRyder · Dec 2, 2014

To bring this to a close, I purchased the Bone-ster.

I haven't used it beyond a little test circuit around the garage but it seems nice.

I really wasn't expecting to have to put it together (Maybe I missed that in the videos or description) but kudos to them for not including a cheap Chinese allen key and wrench to assemble it. I mean if you order a creeper, seems reasonable to assume you have tools. The bag of bolts had broken open, but it was boxed with the casters so nothing was lost.

paulo57509 · Dec 6, 2014

The first thing I look at when buying a creeper are the casters. I've found over the years that this is the most important thing about a creeper.

For me, a creeper MUST have a bent arm style of caster. This caster just rolls and pivots a lot better than the typical caster found on cheap creepers:

http://www.mappcaster.com/images/Casters/Creeper/7CC5300.jpg

Typical creeper caster:

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/large/acd/34821.jpg

mjoekingz28 · Dec 17, 2014

Thanks for the thread. It inspired me to goto Northern Tool and get a few things. I got the NT branded Bone Ster- made in US, a Milton 20-120psi gage from Chicago ( they spell it gage, instead of gauge, for some reason and a Allen set Of SAE Bondhus, also made on home turf.

I've been lying on concrete ever since I started doing my own work. Hopefully the creeper will make things more enjoyable.

Creepers.

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