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Floor creeper under TRD-OR?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ingot, Mar 6, 2021.

  1. Mar 6, 2021 at 4:45 PM
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    ingot

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    I have a 2019 TRD-OR 4WD, SB, with factory tires, no suspension mods. Does a average size person on a floor creeper fit with room to spare under the TRD-OR, without jack stands to raise it (e.g. for oil changes)?
    I used to use cardboard and slide under but due to back troubles that's no longer going to work.

    If so, any recs for a creeper model with smooth wheels and pivots? I suppose the lower profile the better
     
  2. Mar 6, 2021 at 4:51 PM
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    I change my oil fine without lifting the truck or using jack stands. However, if space is tight, might as well raise it and rotate the tires as well.

    This creeper isn't bad. I usually just crawl around on blanket/cardboard.
     
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    I recently upgraded my creeper wheels to these. They're not just better they're holy f***ing sh**t better.

    https://energysuspension.com/tools/creeper-wheels
     
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    ^ Same.
    Unless the creeper is a sheet of 1/8th inch steel rolling on BB's, it's just going to make things harder.
     
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    A set of ramps would give you extra room underneath for a creeper. I use four ramps to raise the whole truck when I wash it prior to fluid filming.
     
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    I just use a sheet of cardboard if I need to. Never used a creeper, invest in a lift.
     
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    I couldn't get under there with my creeper to be comfortable working on the truck. Likely, creeper plus jackstands vs cardboard with truck on the ground.
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2021 at 6:50 AM
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    Ramps would be my vote. Grab a wheel chock too.
     
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  10. Mar 7, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    Cardboard.

    Easy to replace when it gets nasty. We get loads of boxes from mail order crap.

    I save the big boxes, unfold them and use for my "poor man creeper".
     
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  11. Mar 7, 2021 at 4:06 PM
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    I use a piece of old carpet. Its more comfy. Ramps are handy for us thicker folks
     
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    I always go for simplicity, just put a piece of cardboard underneath and slid under. There's plenty of space.
     

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