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Apr 5, 2008 | 08:08 PM

cjben

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vertically challenged:need suggestions!!

ok,I was working on the 95 in my signature today,and realized it would be GREAT if i was about 2 feet taller!! I need suggestions on step stools/ladders whatever other guys like me who are vertically challenged(short) use to be able to reach the engine compartment. thanks!!

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:18 PM

71dusterdan

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hey bro, dont feel bad, i am 6 ft tall and working on the engine compartment of my 250 kills me! I have some things bothering me right now in there but wont touch them until i have the fenders off for the body swap. lets see what tips we come up with! Dan

Apr 5, 2008 | 08:36 PM

four4x4fords

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I made a 12" X18" wood box about 36" long out of 2X2s and 1/2 plywood
Need 12" of lift, set it on one side, 18" of lift lay it the other way.Fantastic for working on my trucks and household chores like painting. Really p d me off when I ran it over a couple of years ago

Gotta build me another one.....

Apr 5, 2008 | 09:29 PM

mudmaker

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If I had the money to spend on one something like this would be pretty handy

StylinTrucks.com Foldable Top Side Creeper

A guy could build one easy enough. Just takes a lot of space in the shop when your not using it.

Apr 5, 2008 | 09:45 PM

Ford_Six

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Yeah, try being average height with short arms.
I like the wheel steps, Wheel Step

Apr 5, 2008 | 10:18 PM

jake00

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something like this can be had at yardsales for 10 bucks, not 2 feet, but a good wide solid platform

Apr 5, 2008 | 10:43 PM

scrapyardking

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An old milk creat works for in the shop, or when Im in the junkyard I use old tires and wheels.

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Apr 6, 2008 | 04:54 AM

tjc transport

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i use this.
i don't remember where i got it, other than i bought it off the computer.

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

i use this.
i don't remember where i got it, other than i bought it off the computer.

Maybe try www.tyrestep.com

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:19 AM

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bradshaw6243

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Here are some other suggestions:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...our-truck.html

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:50 AM

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Amazon.com: Heininger Automotive 4040 HitchMate TireStep: Automotive

Apr 6, 2008 | 01:08 PM

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littleme13

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when i had a million and one milk crates i used to ziptie them together so if i ever needed them for something else or i needed to change the size i could just cut or add zipties nad i had endless possiablities to what i had.

at only 5'6 i had problems reaching most every thing in most trucks. nice thing is i can sit in most engine bays of trucks to work. was really nice on older trucks where theres more room.

Apr 7, 2008 | 06:49 AM

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Eric C.

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Originally Posted by littleme13

when i had a million and one milk crates i used to ziptie them together so if i ever needed them for something else or i needed to change the size i could just cut or add zipties nad i had endless possiablities to what i had. at only 5'6 i had problems reaching most every thing in most trucks. nice thing is i can sit in most engine bays of trucks to work. was really nice on older trucks where theres more room.

My old F-100 was like that a bear to get at so I used to climb in even with the engine running and work on it. It had the old 302 ci with a 2 barrel carb, 3 on the tree, and manual steering. It was a beast to drive but went everywhere. Hell when the wife had it back in Oklahoma one time she had trouble with the points after Wally World did an oil change and tune up on it and she crawled in there and reset the points her self wearing a dress and heels. Those were the days my friend.

Apr 7, 2008 | 11:30 AM

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frederic

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Home Depot and Lowes both sell portable, consumer grade scaffolding platforms which are easy to assemble and fold up when you're done. About $100. Takes up less space (folded) than two milk crates and some plywood.

Another option is to install an air suspension if you like to fabricate, and lower the truck "into the weeds" when you want to work on the engine compartment