Shade tree mechanic tip #523: Carboard boxes make great creepers! - Toyota Yaris Forums

schleppy · 04-22-2009, 08:34 AM

My TRD rear sway bar arrived yesterday. It also happened to arrive with a nice torrential downpour. No installing it after work :(

This morning it was nice, warm, and sunny but the ground was soaking wet. In a McGuyver moment I ripped open the box the rear sway came in and laid it underneath the back of the car. BAM, perfect creeper/working area.

Sway bar install took all of 15 minutes, and that is with no jacking up the car or removing the rear tires. The longest part of the install was finding all the tools I needed :D I'm also a pretty wide dude, and I fit under the car just fine.

Does that mean you shouldn't jack up the back of the car and remove the rear wheels when you install yours? No, do it if you have time, it would make the whole operation a lot easier. I couldn't get my torque wrench on the front bolts, so I'll have to go back in and re-torque when I pull my wheels off (hopefully today).

04-22-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Shade tree mechanic tip #523: Carboard boxes make great creepers! My TRD rear sway bar arrived yesterday. It also happened to arrive with a nice torrential downpour. No installing it after work :( This morning it was nice, warm, and sunny but the ground was soaking wet. In a McGuyver moment I ripped open the box the rear sway came in and laid it underneath the back of the car. BAM, perfect creeper/working area. Sway bar install took all of 15 minutes, and that is with no jacking up the car or removing the rear tires. The longest part of the install was finding all the tools I needed :D I'm also a pretty wide dude, and I fit under the car just fine. Does that mean you shouldn't jack up the back of the car and remove the rear wheels when you install yours? No, do it if you have time, it would make the whole operation a lot easier. I couldn't get my torque wrench on the front bolts, so I'll have to go back in and re-torque when I pull my wheels off (hopefully today).