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Old 02-02-2008, 09:10 PM
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I am new to wrenching on trucks, and so far have done a lift pump replacement, and feul filter change on my truck. I stood on top of a 5 gallon bucket to get enough height to work comfortably. I'm afraid one day the 'ol bucket may tip or slip. What do you guys do or use to stay comfortable and safe when working under the hoods of your trucks?
 
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Old 02-02-2008, 09:15 PM
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I plan on getting a set of these shortly.

Currently it's a step stool or the bumper
 
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I usually just stand on top of my ranch hand, or sit down on one of these
 
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One of our sponsors has a stand up dolly like thing I forget who it is tho
 
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Kneel or stand on bumper.
 
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Old 02-03-2008, 01:17 AM
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a tire works good
 
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Old 02-03-2008, 01:52 AM
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I use the Extended Bumper, it makes a great cat walk. But the fins on my radiator and innercooler show the deffinate signs of doin this also.
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 01:54 AM
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i use a ramp or one of my stock tires, dont feel bad im 6'4 and my truck is stock height 2wd and i have a hard time workin on the pump, but i think that is caused by me being fat......
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 08:12 AM
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I stand on the front bumper or the tire
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 10:16 AM
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Here is what I do

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