Does Anyone Have This Problem

[69broncofun]

Does anyone have this problem? I need to use a ladder or step stool to get to the engine area in my Bronco. I am a short guy and its killing my back!

 

[Blue71]

These work great. And cheaply priced too. U can get them on sale sometimes and or use their 20% coupons at Northern Tool and Harbor Freight.

 

[BRONCOchild]

Same here. But, what can you do. Get a small step step.

 

[bronconut73]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y090B...t=&hvlocphy=9011797&hvtargid=pla-383557445003


You're welcome, lol

 

[FRANKO289]

amateurs ! lol ... NOP .... just need wider tires and / or the proper front bumper

 

[gr8scott]

69broncofun, this is one of the best things I ever bought:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HitchMat...62587&wl11=online&wl12=17435149&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[73surf]

I second the foldable creeper, , beats leaning across the rad or fenders

 

[69broncofun]

69broncofun, this is one of the best thingd I ever bought:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HitchMat...62587&wl11=online&wl12=17435149&wl13=&veh=sem

Wow looks like the ticket. Thanks

 

[Slowleak]

I second the foldable creeper, , beats leaning across the rad or fenders

I don’t know about that for me. I have a steep driveway.... I could be riding that thing all the way down to the river.

 

[LUBr LuvR]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y090B...t=&hvlocphy=9011797&hvtargid=pla-383557445003


You're welcome, lol

Sounds good, but “weight capacity 56 lbs”? That’s gotta be a misprint.

I don’t know about that for me. I have a steep driveway.... I could be riding that thing all the way down to the river.

Hahaha, then you could use it for a diving platform at the end of the ride!

 

[Slowleak]

I saw down in the questions that somebody who weighs 260 was using one. Also found that it has wheel locks....woohoo!

 

[RPM289]

I have seen steps that hang over top of tires and work great, now where I saw them is a different problem You could always have a big front bumper!

 

[5001craig]

I use an old plastic milk crate. But I'm 270 and it's at its maximum weight limit. Makes cracking sounds. I try to keep my feet towards the outside...

My engine tuner had this awesome (welded) aluminum stool. I was impressed but I haven't found it online. I thought he said he got it from Summit.

 

[69broncofun]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y090B...t=&hvlocphy=9011797&hvtargid=pla-383557445003


You're welcome, lol

Cheaper on Amazon
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/txn-3-100/overview/

 

[Pa PITT]

THOSE are the 2 I've seen lot of mechanic using . That one over the tire I've been wanting to try myself.
But about 40 years ago an old mechanic that I thought was old at the time He built one of those .. Ladders to go over the top of the motor. His really worked great. He kept doing improvements to it until he got it right.
In the picture the one pictured .. It's up over the work too high in my opinion . His was just about 3 inches over the grill & motors . Your hand could hang down into the motor area. & JUST UNDER YOUR CHIN .. HE HAD A SMALL Tray to hold tools. YOU COULD CROSS YOUR ARM on his & rest & think. Your feet rested on a step that had been added CUSTOM just for his hight .& I was about the same hight as he was.It had a large turn buckle to raise & lower it. Can you tell I spent a little time on his shop. His was mounted on a Creeper frame. & It rolled around good while you were up top.
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For my Bronco with the diesel in it . It's tall also, So I put 2 mounted tires . & Place a 2x10 over them to walk back & fourth across. & Some times I use a HYALITE haydite TILE. 8X8X16 Concrete blocks.

 

[73surf]

I don’t know about that for me. I have a steep driveway.... I could be riding that thing all the way down to the river.

Now that would be a video worth seeing, ,

 

[El Kabong]

I use one of these Werners. Currently they're $36 at Lowes, but sometimes they drop to $20.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

I use one of these Werners. Currently they're $36 at Lowes, but sometimes they drop to $20.

I have that one as well. Even though I am 6'5 it makes reaching the power brake booster to get to the spark plugs easier. It's a must have to work on a full size Chevy to access the distributor.

 

[ared77]

Stupid Chebbies, with their distributor on the wrong end. ;D

 

[FordBronc]

I am NOT a fan of that alum folding (rolling over step ladder of death IMO) they roll to easy if you ever get a little lean on it.

I am a big fan of that Hitch mate, I recently got one as a gift. Folds up nice and flat and came with a carrying case. Even wedges onto a 35x14.50x15 Bogger. if you have smaller tires it should fit nice.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...vtargid=kwd-4642577947&ref=pd_sl_66sgtozjh8_e

Here is my old coffee table, now my work bench/step. Or take a couple of Craigslist free pallets and cut them down size wise and step stack them. You can sort of see them in front of the red truck.