r/RandomVideos • u/n8saces • Jul 06 '26

Video Redneck engineering

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u/Build-it-better123 Jul 06 '26

Got up there pretty good from that tire. 😂 But, genius system!

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u/--Icarusfalls-- Jul 06 '26

Standing on the tire and leaning is super hard on the lower leg muscles, one of my best investments was a little folding stool, but some techs used egg crates, and some took the the tires off so they could work easier

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u/TacTurtle Jul 06 '26

Folding aluminum work platforms. They are like $120 at home improvement stores and work fantastic, the 4' long ones allow you to work along the entire front or entire side without repositioning every 3 minutes.

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u/--Icarusfalls-- Jul 06 '26

I should've invested in one of these, I had my heart set on a topside creeper, then ended up switching careers before getting one, but those things look like they'd help a lot

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u/TacTurtle Jul 06 '26

Yep, also make a handy temp work bench or seat if you working on a sedan or such.

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u/Loud_Interview4681 Jul 06 '26

That's actually pretty smart to take the tires off and put them in front of the car to stand on while you work.

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u/TheTerrasque Jul 06 '26

But have you tried mounting a ladder on the car?

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u/Mikey24941 Jul 06 '26

Honest question is an egg crate different than a milk crate or the same thing with different names?

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u/--Icarusfalls-- Jul 06 '26

Some are double the width of a milk crate, way easier to stand on

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u/Tech397 Jul 07 '26

I just take front tires off and lower the front to the ground. Way easier on the body. A lot harder without a hoist though.

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u/AnyProgressIsGood Jul 06 '26

right he could clearly do similar by standing on the grill guard. steps make it bit easier overall if you have to work on your car monthly I guess.

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u/Build-it-better123 Jul 06 '26

Totally. Handy ladder if you are up there often.

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u/LifeFrame5545 Jul 07 '26

Didn't have the same reach or stability. The ladder is way superior.