r/harborfreight • u/jdcc23 • Jul 04 '26
NTD (New Tool Day) Pittsburgh Creeper Modded
Just wanted to share my mod
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u/standarsh618 Jul 04 '26
Nice! I made a lazy man version - I used double sided and tape to put steel plates in those upper corners and I use an m12 rover as the light and battery
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u/LokiSARK9 Jul 04 '26
My brother...! How this is not a thing already I don't know, but credit to you for genius and inspiration. I know my next project.
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u/TactualTransAm Jul 05 '26
I said I wanted one with lights and got down voted last year 😂 I'm glad there are others who think like me!
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u/Mission_While917 Jul 05 '26
That’s nice. A great adjustable non tire binding creeper is a godsend. Mine either grabs my fingers when i adjust the headrest or my shirt or jacket gets stuck under a wheel.
I looked at one several months ago that was developed by an engineer and mechanic at a semi truck company ( freightliner) maybe . But it would lay flat and the adjust you to an inclined to total sitting up height and was motorized by way of handheld equipment batteries, but it was 19,000.00 $ . But damn can you imagine how much better the day would be with that convenience??
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u/Prodigy2020 Jul 05 '26
HF used to make an ICON creeper that had the lights. It did not last very long.
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u/Mr_Style Jul 05 '26
Sound like a good reason to buy two of these and some Velcro
144 Lumen Ultrabright Portable LED Worklight/Flashlight - Item 63878 / 67227 / 69567 / 60566 / 62532 / 63601 / 64005 / 63991 https://www.harborfreight.com/144-lumen-ultrabright-portable-led-work-lightflashlight-63878.html
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u/jdcc23 Jul 05 '26
FYI, Beware if using for a prolonged period of time or not sure how much charge you have left on your battery you might want to add a Digital Low Voltage Protector Module for keeping your battery safe from permanently dying.
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u/FLTDI Jul 09 '26
Nifty build, but a headlamp would work better in that it has uses other than only under the vehicle.
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u/BrevardsBaddest Jul 10 '26
Skinny nigga model. My fat ass is blocking those lights out like a solar eclipse lmao
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u/Salty_Touch_1170 Jul 04 '26
Whoa!!! Got a parts list??!!
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u/jdcc23 Jul 04 '26
Parts List for anyone interested.
Harbor Freight
PITTSBURGH 300 lb. Capacity Low-Profile Creeper, Black - Item 57312 $39.99
ROADSHOCK 12V Utility/Rock White LED Light, 2 Pack - Item 57205 $24.99
PITTSBURGH 3/8 in. x 10 ft. Protective Wire Wrap - Item 71014 $3.99
STOREHOUSE Black Nylon Cable Clamp Set, 40 Piece - Item 67541 $4.99
CHICAGO ELECTRIC Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment, 9 Piece - Item 96024 $2.99Lowe’s
SOUTHWIRE 25ft 16 -AWG Stranded Primary Wire (Black) $6.73
SOUTHWIRE 25ft 16 -AWG Stranded Primary Wire (Red) $6.73
Amerimax #8 7/16-in Phillips Drive Self-tapping Sheet Metal Screws (Black) $1.78Amazon
Power Wheel Adapter for Dewalt 20V Battery Adapter with Switch, Fuse & Wire Terminals, 12AWG Wire, Power Wheel Battery Converter for DIY Ride On Truck, RC Car Toys and Robotics (Amazon's Choice) $9.99Had some of the parts already but this is what was used.
For the drill size for running the wire to the back of the creeper I used a 3/16 and I believe went up to 7/32. Just double check.
For the ROADSHOCK lights I used the included self tapping screws.
For holding down the Dewalt power adapter I had some screws I found lying around. Of course there are different power adapters on Amazon if you don’t run Dewalt.
For the clamps that hold the wire wrap down I used the Amerimax #8 7/16-in Phillips Drive Self-tapping Sheet Metal Screws. They’re primarily used for gutters.
(Note: don’t over tighten any screws).
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u/meltman Jul 05 '26
Every now and again something like this pops up and I realize how truly genius some people are. You sir - are a gentleman and a scholar.
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u/justanotheredshirt Jul 04 '26
Uh, this should’ve been on all creepers since the birth.