What are you using to work in your lifted engine bay? (1 Viewer)

[IanB]

I put a little strap from the base of the stepstool around my axle a couple weeks ago, to keep it from sliding away. It was frustrating before I did that.

I don't have one, but this tire step looks a little nicer than the one linked above. It's also cheaper and fits larger tires. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Q8TW...TG&pd_rd_r=S5Z6901KXRFY6D49ZTJ5&pd_rd_w=4RaiL

This one looks promising...

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Air down the tires and stand on the bumper

 

[BILT4ME]

I like to lay my spare tire on the ground and stand on that. It's wide enough I can move around, it won't slide away, and it's the right height for me.

But that's only if I have it out.

Otherwise a milk crate and prepare to smack my face or belly on the truck somewhere.

 

[BayArea80]

This one looks promising...

I have one of these, it fits great over my 37's. Plus it's compact enough to keep in the truck all the time.

I also stand on my bumper or if working on the PS of the truck, I stand with my right foot on the frame and sit on the edge of the fender.

 

[auttiman]

I’ve used a ladder and a step ladder with mixed results but neither is particularly stable. I’ve looked at the steps that attach to your tire but thought I’d ask before making a decision

Post pics if you’ve gottem and let me know if you’re satisfied about your solution

Thanks

Deflate the tires, do the work then air them back up.

 

[amgraham]

Deflate the tires, do the work then air them back up.

That's what I do when I have to do a lot of underhood work.. Just pull the valve stem cores and then replace them and air up when I'm done.

 

[auttiman]

That's what I do when I have to do a lot of underhood work.. Just pull the valve stem cores and then replace them and air up when I'm done.

And if you need it lower, take the rims off and lower it down onto a block of wood, or as low as you can go and still jack it back up after you rotate the tires

 

[slow95z]

i have a few extra pallets around the house for things and i just stack them up and mae a big platform to walk around on.

 

[sunrk]

Small step ladder is the most universal aid but as we all know they slip/slide/tip is used 'outside' their safety envelope. I have considered something like a safe-t-step but haven't got one yet. The ladder does for most things.

 

[BILT4ME]

I also will insert a hitch rack in my front 2" receiver hitch and walk back and forth on that.

Because I can.

 

[Tapage]

I have this one .. ( pic from internet ) but it slip a lot ..

 

[69vortec]

I use one of the 3 in 1 portable work benches. They have a much larger platform than the other step ladders and will not kick out from under you .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MMSMNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C-0fBb2K6T837

 

[Jgunner]

Lowe’s

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This. They’re 42 bucks.

 

[Jgunner]

Lowe’s

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This. They’re 42 bucks.

 

[Nay]

Extenz.

 

[TuffMudder]

Same concept as many above but is longer, deeper and higher

Gorilla Ladders 55 in. x 14 in. x 20 in. Heavy Duty Adjustable-Height Aluminum PRO Slim-Fold Work Platform with 300 lb. Load Capacity-GLWP-55A - The Home Depot

 

[TuffMudder]

I may actually decide to pick one of those up today

 

[sunrk]

I see some people with a Little Giant Ladder aka a 'Transforma Ladder' but I find a simple five-step Aussie made two-sided Bailey step ladder much easier as it's not bulky or heavy.

 

[OffRoadScott]

I like the pallet idea or if you are going to be there for awhile and have help, fork lift with a pallet.

 

[surfpig]

I've tried most of the above, and have come to the conclusion, if you are deep under the hood trying to contort yourself into some ungodly shape to get that nut or bolt started, be prepared to catch yourself with your face, coz just as that thread gets half started after attempt 271, that milk crate, ladder, stool etc is gonna slip!

I cracked a rib doing that! Mostly I just use a little step ladder. I also have a tire step, it works pretty well.