Which car creeper should you choose?
Which car creeper should you choose? |
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Each car creeper does the same job of allowing you to easily perform maintenance underneath a vehicle. | |||
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There are standard flat creeper trolleys, creeper trolleys with adjustable headrests, foldable two in one creepers and contoured creepers that all contain features to benefit the user.
Consider the following when selecting: |
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LED Lights |
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If you are working in poorly-lit areas, an LED light is likely to be a feature you’ll want. | |||
Two in one |
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If you frequently switch between seated and lying positions, choose a two in one creeper. | |||
Weight capacity |
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You should also make sure that the car creeper has the correct weight capacity for it’s intended use. This information can usually be found in the product specifications or on the tool’s packaging.
The weight capacity for car creepers ranges from 80 to 150 kg (175 – 330 lbs). |
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Comfort |
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Before purchasing a car creeper, you should check that it is comfortable to sit or lie on.
You may find that you are too tall for a particular model or that your body frame does fit comfortably in the contours. |
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Dimensions |
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Car creepers have a height from floor to frame of 70 to 130mm (2.75 to 5 inch).
A low profile design makes access to the underneath of a vehicle much easier. |
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Car creepers come in lengths from 915mm to 1.3m (36 to 40 inch) and widths of 425 to 660mm (16 to 26 inch). The length will be from your head to your bottom and the width is from shoulder to shoulder.
Measuring these points on your body will give you an idea of the length and width of car creeper you need. |
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Price |
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Contoured car creepers and flat padded car creepers are the more affordable types of creepers.
Car creeper trolleys that have adjustable headrests, foldable two in one combinations and various other features are likely be more expensive. |
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