Manual on a steep grade
05-27-2008 | 09:32 AM
#11
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From: trenton ontario canada
you need to use your hand brake. even before you start your climb, pull your hand brake a couple of clicks up (or more if necessary) and it will help control your speed while allowing you to give your Jeep more gas. if you end up stalling, do the following:
1. pull your hand brake all the way up.
2. put your transmission in 1st gear
3. hold your hand brake with your right hand, take your foot off the brake and then put it on your clutch so that you can begin moving forward - if you start rolling back, the hand brake will help keep it to a minimal and enough so that you can focuse on moving forward.
4. with the hand brake still up, begin accellerating and let off your clutch slowly. when you feel your Jeep start to grab and move forward, slowly let off on the hand brake so that it is syncronized with the movement of your Jeep.
5. once you get going, release the hand brake all together.
it may take some getting used to but it does work and will keep you from burning out your clutch.
1. pull your hand brake all the way up.
2. put your transmission in 1st gear
3. hold your hand brake with your right hand, take your foot off the brake and then put it on your clutch so that you can begin moving forward - if you start rolling back, the hand brake will help keep it to a minimal and enough so that you can focuse on moving forward.
4. with the hand brake still up, begin accellerating and let off your clutch slowly. when you feel your Jeep start to grab and move forward, slowly let off on the hand brake so that it is syncronized with the movement of your Jeep.
5. once you get going, release the hand brake all together.
it may take some getting used to but it does work and will keep you from burning out your clutch.
That is what i was going to say as that is how i was taught in the military.
05-27-2008 | 09:47 AM
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having only 3:21 gears, I stall allot on steep off-road inclines as well. I see you saying to start in 4lo without the clutch in and the gears in 1st gear. 
wont the Jeep lurch forward when starting with the gears in 1st and then stall all over again. Ive never started in 4lo in 1st gear and the clutch out. what really happens?
wont the Jeep lurch forward when starting with the gears in 1st and then stall all over again. Ive never started in 4lo in 1st gear and the clutch out. what really happens?
05-27-2008 | 09:54 AM
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having only 3:21 gears, I stall allot on steep off-road inclines as well. I see you saying to start in 4lo without the clutch in and the gears in 1st gear. wont the Jeep lurch forward when starting with the gears in 1st and then stall all over again. Ive never started in 4lo in 1st gear and the clutch out. what really happens?
wont the Jeep lurch forward when starting with the gears in 1st and then stall all over again. Ive never started in 4lo in 1st gear and the clutch out. what really happens?
what i meant to say is 'gas'. your left foot should already be on the clutch - you take your rigth foot off the brake and place it onto the gas. on a side note, you can start your jeep in 4LO without the clutch in and it won't lurch forward - so long as you don't gas it, you will start moving forward but not very fast - but again, that's a side note.
05-27-2008 | 10:32 AM
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im a lotr fan too!
05-27-2008 | 12:50 PM
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From: Anchorage, Alaska
I can drive a clutch just as good as most people. Just because someone asks for advice doesnt mean they dont know how to drive. I was just looking for a technique to use on hills and big rocks. Im originally from Indiana so i have almost no experience at all on steep grades or rocks (just mud and dirt).
As for everybody else's comments, thanks for the tips.
As for everybody else's comments, thanks for the tips.
05-27-2008 | 04:42 PM
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From: Lorette, Manitoba
The rest of the group responded to the other sections of your questions very well. As for the hand throttle, there is one on the market and I have sent the company a couple of questions that I am waiting an answer for. here it is:
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Jeep/GM/Aftermarket
Description: Electronic Hand Throttle for off-road use. Variable RPM control with toggle switch for rock crawling, winching and running air compressors.
Applications:
EHT 202 1987-1997 Jeep & Mopar FI Kit
EHT 203 1998-2004 Jeep
EHT 204 1996-2000 GM & Turbo City FI Kit
EHT 205 1987-1995 GM & Howell FI Kit
EHT 250 2005-2006 Jeep TJ
EHT 300 2007 Jeep JK
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[/IMG]Jeep/GM/Aftermarket
Description: Electronic Hand Throttle for off-road use. Variable RPM control with toggle switch for rock crawling, winching and running air compressors.
Applications:
EHT 202 1987-1997 Jeep & Mopar FI Kit
EHT 203 1998-2004 Jeep
EHT 204 1996-2000 GM & Turbo City FI Kit
EHT 205 1987-1995 GM & Howell FI Kit
EHT 250 2005-2006 Jeep TJ
EHT 300 2007 Jeep JK
05-27-2008 | 04:48 PM
#19
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From: Lorette, Manitoba
After a quick search I found it for sale already. Did not know if this vendor is a sponsor so no direct link.
w w w.4x4rockshop.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=13640
Just copy and delete the spaces
w w w.4x4rockshop.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=13640
Just copy and delete the spaces
05-27-2008 | 09:32 PM
#20
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From: Stephenville, TX
Hell, i thought the hand brake way was what everyone does...?
even with the old foot pedal parking break... rev it up with the clutch in, let it out till it starts pulling against the parking break and then pull the release handle.... and hang on... (old old 4xfun...)
even with the old foot pedal parking break... rev it up with the clutch in, let it out till it starts pulling against the parking break and then pull the release handle.... and hang on... (old old 4xfun...)