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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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I'm looking for a padded mat to throw under the truck to work on it. I've seen them, they fold in half for starage and when unfolded that are about the size of a creeper. Anyone know where to get one?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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I've never seen one. I use an old moving blanket or a piece of cardboard.

This may be what you're looking for:

http://www.realtruck.com/productline..._work_mat.html
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Wow, that is a lot more expensive than I was figuring. Why not just get a creeper, I was able to get one at Walmart for $30. It's not the greatest but it gets the job done.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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If you're going to buy a creeper, buy one of these. I've used them and they are so superior to the cheaper ones it isn't funny

www.bonecreeper.com

The Bone-ster can be had for around $50 and is worth every penny. On a SD truck, you can do a lot with a creeper and no jacks.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Creepers don't work well in gravel and dirt. Looking to put the mat in my bed box for emergancy repairs...
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Like Bigziff mentioned, think about getting an old moving blanket. They can be used to do what you are looking for and much more. I've got one in my toolbox right now.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by rgrat1618
Creepers don't work well in gravel and dirt. Looking to put the mat in my bed box for emergancy repairs...
I just have one of those blue, plastic tarps folded up in a container that lives in the bed of the truck. It gets used for all kinds of stuff including lying on the ground working on things while in the field. Granted, rocks and crap poke through it into your back..maybe the pads would help with that if you use it a lot.

Good luck!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Padded Mat

I got mine at AutoZone. Has Ford LOGO. Had it for over a year. Works great.
 
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I used to carry an old fender mat in the bed of the 150 for just that reason. Now I just carry an old moving pad behind the back seat for the same reason.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rgrat1618
I'm looking for a padded mat to throw under the truck to work on it. I've seen them, they fold in half for starage and when unfolded that are about the size of a creeper. Anyone know where to get one?
CHEAP PAD: just some clean cardboard sheets
also, consider some moving blankets, they are soft and are perfect for that application because you can roll it up orfold it up ad put in toolbox
 

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I have always used moving blankets. They work great because if you need more padding you just fold them in half for cushion.
 
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A piece of old carpet works just great and is a heck of a lot cheaper than a specialty item.

It might be my imagination, but if you use something new and expensive it acts as an oil magnet or causes you to fumble an oil filter creating a mess. If you use something that is destined for the trash anyhow it seems to last longer.

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Costco sells those trifold mats for camping for about $15.
 
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