The heavy vinyl-covered foam padding holds up well to all-day use. The I-base design seems to slip in effortlessly, thanks to the low profile design. The “I” shape of the base works well around the tires and gives you virtually unlimited access to the engine while supplying that maximum stability that we were talking about.Īs you’ll see below, most of the models use a super-wide “V-base” that sometimes struggles to get around the vehicle tires. I’m always careful when going up and down on any step ladder - especially those that are next to a vehicle. The triangle support near the base of this creeper further adds to the stability. This provides an extremely secure feel as you lean over the truck and work on it. The stairs are perfectly distanced no matter what height you have, which makes climbing up and down on this unit very quick.įurther enhancing your speed of use is the added length of the feet that extend under your vehicle. Practically speaking, this topside creeper gives you 140 inches of engine compartment accessibility, even on taller trucks. It adjusts up to 75 inches, increasing your access to 40% more of the engine. I’m big on adjusting this stand while away from the vehicle and then sliding it into position, just to make sure that I don’t accidentally drop it and create a scratch on the car. There are two pins on each side that you simply pop out and then you can slide the stand up and down. It is also easily adjustable to work on different types of vehicles. The angle is perfect for giving you access while keeping the frame back and away from the vehicle.

The first thing that I love about the Progear is how far back it is angled from the vehicle. You’ll see Traxion on this list a couple of times. Traxion is leading the way with its workplace innovations, and I expect them to “hold the line” for the next 4 or 5 years until more competitors enter the market. However, the trendline hasn’t picked up to the point where there are a lot of competitors in the market, yet. Accordingly, the younger generation is looking for more ergonomic tools and is willing to invest in “underhood” creepers for their shop. The younger generation that is coming into the workforce has the mindset that “there is probably a tool that would make this easier”. This generation of hardy folks is starting to retire (undoubtedly from their back pain). Until recently, the “old guard” of car mechanics has been convinced that “if it is not hurting, you aren’t doing it right”. While I love the customer service that you get with the Redline (reviewed below), I think this is one of the best options you can invest in. And as one of the few guys online who has actually spent time on one, I think this list is going to be more helpful than most. In this guide, I’m going to discuss some of the top topside creepers for sale online. In addition to improving productivity and speed, these creepers are essential for working on lifted trucks and semis.Įven if you are just tired of your girlfriend’s belly button ring scratching up the center of your hood every time she tries to “help” wax the truck, a topside creeper is worth the investment. It makes the job so much easier.īest Topside Creepers: Topside Creeper Model Heck, I used mine last week for swapping out a thermostat on my 2007 Ford Expedition. These are great for doing headwork and for installing turbochargers. Spending a few hundred dollars on a creeper is well worth the years of back pain that can be avoided. For Heavy Mechanics: ATD Tools 8116F Foldable Topside Creeperīack health is becoming a bigger priority among mechanics.Cheap: Traxion 3-100 Foldable Topside Creeper.

Good Customer Service: RedLine Engineering Overhead Creeper.Overall: Traxion 3-700 Foldable Topside Creeper.Which is the best mechanic’s topside creeper?

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