Best tool when working under the hood.

[jmiller]

I needed to work on replacing the water pump gaskets this weekend. Since I'm still recovering from the broken leg, standing in the bumper holes or the plow mount isn't a real good idea.

While walking around the H depot, I saw the painters platform. 29" high, 3' long and 1' wide, was perfect. Its just about as high as the bumper hole and allows me to stand flat footed. It work great, I should have bought one years ago.

 

[littleboy]

I have something like that and use it all the time!! Is totally awesome for working underhood.

 

[3bals]

I have one of those and it works great. I have a smaller one too, about half that size, in all demensions. It works good for sitting on while working in the wheel well area. I also have one of these:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_357638_357638

But I would rather have one of these. They weren't available when I got mine.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200360239_200360239

 

[NVW]

I use a 2 step, stepladder.

 

[gnel]

2 five gallon buckets for me.

 

[Ed HD]

Being 6'6", I don't need a boost much. :lol:

 

[dka99burb]

Spare wheels, center blocks, logs, you name it. Whatever is close by that will hold my weight, including the culinary investment...

When doing the IP I rigged up some lumber and towels to make a bridge from the upper rad support back that I could 'lay' on.:WTF: My lower back & bad knees cannot handle bending over or squatting for long.:nonod:

 

[jrsavoie]

I'd still like one of those over the top creepers. Maybe for Christmas

 

[dka99burb]

Me too. Would beat the crap out of my 'lumber & rags' bridge. :hihi: