My aching back...HELP!

[brent615]

Somewhere I have seen a stand (for lack of better words) that basically supports your upper body as you lean over to work in the engine compartment. I checked several of the magzines I receive along with JC Whitney and few other online sources and I can't find it. Has anyone else seen it? or even better, used one?

 

[Guest]

I found that raising the car helped me a lot.
Drove it onto ramps then put the back on jackstands.
The extra 15" of height made a lot more difference than you would think.
ymmv, but it's worth a try...

 

[PeterK]

I've seen it ... somewhere. It's basically a stool/step ladder but with a shelf that you can lay your chest on while standing up.

I'll keep my eye out if I see it for you. Maybe Griot's?

Found it at Eastwood. Looks like you might want to make your own for the price though.

Here: https://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/produ...iProductID=2161

 

[kindofblue]

I use kneepads and kneel next to the LBC if it isn't on stands.

 

[Geo Hahn]

I use kneepads and kneel next to the LBC if it isn't on stands.

And that way you're in position to pray if it won't start.

The Eastwood unit is pricey and takes a bit of space for a possibly seldom used item.

Maybe you could fashion a harness you wear that hangs you from your engine hoist like Peter Pan?

 

[pa297pass]

Maybe you could fashion a harness you wear that hangs you from your engine hoist like Peter Pan?

And if you do, could you please post pictures of you in it?

I won't laugh ... I promise.

:laugh:

Sorry ... I had to say that.

Matt

 

[brent615]

my wife suggested rigging to the garage door opener so that with a push of the button I could glide from the front to the back of the car!

 

[kindofblue]

That creeper seems very useful for SUVs and large trucks. Epecially if you are on the short side. (like me). I am not sure how well it would work if your bonnet opens toward the grill though!

 

[brent615]

i found it...the Bak-Jak. The more I look at it the more I think I build it for less than the $100-125 it cost to get from the UK. If I decide to try I'll post some pics.

 

[Darwin]

I think you will find that using such a device will cause as many problems as it solves. Leaning into it with your chest for any amount of time is going to cause potential breathing and heart issues. You also will find back issues related to such a product as well. We used to use a similar type product in a factory I worked in and the above was my experience with such a device. frequent breaks a soft chair and a cool beverage work much better IMHO.

 

[Brosky]

Now you know why I don't do the heavy stuff anymore. When you stand for thousands of hours on cold concrete, bent over and then lifting heavy heads and manifolds from awkward angles, it takes a toll on the weakest point, which is your lower back.

You are better off wearing a good back support and stopping when nature tells you "too much"! Good shoes are important as well.