Hill holding options

[H-K]

I'm trying to figure out the best way to be able to operate the brake, clutch and accelerator simultaneously.

Options I'm aware of are:

1. Hand throttle.

2. Line lock.

3. Hand-operated e-brake/parking brake lever.

Have any of you used these and could you offer me some advice? -thanks

The hand throttle looks like a good option and is inexpensive. However I've heard they're very sensitive and I wonder if that makes a smooth drivetrain engagement difficult.

The line lock sounds like it's either on or off -- no controllable variation on amount of brake pressure applied.

A hand-operated e-brake sounds like the best solution, but would require finding an easily-reachable location and might be a lot more work than it's worth. Has anybody fitted a Toyota-type e-brake lever to a Jeep, under the dash? Also, is there a way to use something like a BMX-bike brake lever in addition to the stock e-brake mechanism?

Thanks for any help.

-Jason

 

[Caleb]

well I used to have a hand throttle that I used for that exact thing...it was no more sensitive than your foot throttle...infact I trhink you could finess it moe so than a foot throttle...I would say go for the hand throttle....

 

[spencurai]

I got big feet....heel toe is working for me right now. I have only been in one or two instances where I could have really used a hand throttle......so if you have to do something go for the hand throttle.

 

[H-K]

lol. I've got 12's myself, but thought it was kinda awkward and difficult to control smoothly. Maybe I just need practice.

 

[Klif01]

Originally posted by supergper
well I used to have a hand throttle that I used for that exact thing...it was no more sensitive than your foot throttle...infact I trhink you could finess it moe so than a foot throttle...I would say go for the hand throttle....

Where is this hand throttle?

 

[BBowski82]

Originally posted by Klif01



Where is this hand throttle?

down by your foot

















usually mounted on the shifter

 

[SnwMnkys]

Line lock should only hold the amount of pressure you apply to the brakes. So if you apply light pressure to the brakes, push the button, then breaking force should remain where you push the pedal to. I could be wrong though, i currently have 2 biondo line locks waiting to be installed on my EB.

 

[SpeedyVic]

I have a hand throttle and use it very frequently. It eliminates all that foot bounce that I would get when I hit really rough sections of a trail. It is a really easy mod to do, you should just try it. If you do not like it, take it out. You won't be out much. I built mine with some old mountain bike gear.

 

[Shawn]

None of the above.

Pratice, if your climbing and it's in low, why do you need to hit the gas?

Just ease out the clutch and let it idle. This is how you Don't break axles

 

[Shawn]

ps,

I use the hand throtle, but only when the carb loads up when I'm on my side.



oh,

.
and cruise control

 

[Caleb]

Originally posted by Klif01



Where is this hand throttle?

hehehe...in my garage still

 

[ace]

Start it in gear

 

[Klif01]

Originally posted by BBowski82


down by your foot





usually mounted on the shifter

I was actually talking to supergpr cause he was going to err sell it to me!

 

[Caleb]

Originally posted by Klif01


I was actually talking to supergpr cause he was going to err sell it to me!

I was??? I thought I was giving it to ya???

 

[Klif01]

Originally posted by supergper



I was??? I thought I was giving it to ya???

Well, it might take money for motivation.....hehe or better yet how about I come up there tommorow and get it...?

 

[Caleb]

Originally posted by Klif01






Well, it might take money for motivation.....hehe or better yet how about I come up there tommorow and get it...?

what time??? I work from 7-5:30...I usually get home around 6:00...if you want to come up after that then that would work...all I ahve to do is go package it up and my wife will send it off...I will find a package for it right now...

 

[H-K]

Originally posted by ace
Start it in gear

Yeah, right -- with my $0.10 AutoZone starter?

 

[H-K]

Originally posted by Schwan
None of the above.

Pratice, if your climbing and it's in low, why do you need to hit the gas?



Just ease out the clutch and let it idle. This is how you Don't break axles

Once in a while I may have to stop to pick a new line or remove a mountain biker from my wheel well.

Ease out the clutch on a 45-degree angle? --Maybe if I buy myself an Atlas or a Terralow for Christmas...

 

[RockMonkey]

When I had a clutch that was geared too high I just got really good at the three pedal thing. I think it's easier than the hand throttle (I used to have one of those too).

 

[EZRhino]

The easiest way to stop on a hill and then start again is with an automatic!!!



EZ