I’ve yet to experience the need, but if I needed to momentarily throttle up during winching or airing up while outside of my rig, I’d probably just shim open the throttle body using something like coins or whatever got the job done.
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Why? And only works if you have a TB you can do this with... If you have TBW instead of TBC then you do need some type of throttle setting device if you want to increase your RPM's.
Isn't it GREAT we each get to choose what features we want for our rigs? I'll be adding a hand throttle again to mine. Not for use while driving but for those times I need the raised RPM's and the ability to set it and it'll stay there.
Some folks I've talked with who have a hand throttle really liked it and when off-road they used it more than they did their accelerator. As I said when I tried it I didn't like it but there are those who do.
I don’t care if ppl want one
they can do as they please. I mentioned the shim in case it’s a useful option to others.BTW, I edited my post to say “I” not “you” because it’s bad form and leads to EMOTIONAL responses.
Regarding the TB, I’m able to raise my RPMs at the TB using my hand, so please explain why I couldn’t do that using a shim.
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I don’t care if ppl want one
BTW, I edited my post to say “I” not “you”.
I’m able to raise my RPMs at the throttle using my hand, so please explain why I couldn’t do that using a shim.
You can use a penny or a washer or a rock if it trips your trigger but IMO WHY? If you've determined that need to on occasion raise your RPM's then why not have something installed that allows you to do so? I'd much rather adjust a hand throttle than have to raise the hood & put a shim on my TB. Again personal preference.
I can't shim my TB so if I want to raise my RPM's I need some type of hand throttle. And I'll be installing on for those times I need to raise my RPM's.
It’s interesting that your panties tightened up because I provided a potential alternative on how to raise RPMs. And, now you are arguing against the proposed alternative and advocating for the hand throttle.
In case you are not aware, you just asked me “why” I would do what I want to do…one post after remarking how “GREAT” it is that we get to each choose the features we want. Whoops
For those of us who haven’t needed to throttle in this manner or don’t expect to do it too often, a less permanent option might be preferred. And, I prefer to consider all options before I hack into my rig.
If you can’t shim your TB…or don’t wish to, do whatever you want. Notice I never judged you for wanting to use a hand throttle.
There are a few styles. The bicycle stuff,a pull knob like old factory jeeps and some other oem's and t handle types.the last two can be had in a twist lock variety from the factory.
When I get around to installing one it will be the heavy duty t handle twist lock one i got years ago off something in a junk yard. Only downside to those is needing to drill a mounting hole somewhere in your dash or add a bracket.
I haven't used the bicycle stuff,but I have used the oem ones and like them.
Don't worry about the clowns arguing over the uses. They don't know what they don't know,and it isn't our job to teach them
Doesn't your welder provide a throttle control? Can you use that when winching or compressing?
There are a few styles. The bicycle stuff,a pull knob like old factory jeeps and some other oem's and t handle types.the last two can be had in a twist lock variety from the factory.
When I get around to installing one it will be the heavy duty t handle twist lock one i got years ago off something in a junk yard. Only downside to those is needing to drill a mounting hole somewhere in your dash or add a bracket.
I haven't used the bicycle stuff,but I have used the oem ones and like them.
Don't worry about the clowns arguing over the uses. They don't know what they don't know,and it isn't our job to teach them
They may be easier to find if you know they are called vernier locking control cables.
I used to have a hand throttle for bumping up the rpms when airing up with my York but the cable kinked so I removed it. I now use the coin method and I usually open the hood to check to see how much oil is puking into the coalescing filter anyway. I may go back to a hand throttle. I don't always air up after trail rides because I will usually trailer my Jeep since most runs are 2-3 hours away.
It doesn't do it automatically if that is what you're asking. They include a verneir throttle kit to install along with the welder. As pointed out already doing this on a TBW rig is a little more challenging than a TBC rig. Jeff did a good job of setting it up on his rig and I plan on trying something similar on mine.
This was my question -
"Doesn't your welder provide a throttle control? Can you use that when winching or compressing?"
In response to you adding an additional hand throttle when it'd be redundant if the answers to my questions are yes's. Which is why I asked.
When I saw Jeff's he was only welding.
I'm not adding anything redundant. I'm going to install the verneir hand throttle. Read what I'd posted,
many politicians in Cali. and D.C. would say Harris !
OH MY BAD YOU SAID THROTTLE NOT JOB !
OH MY BAD YOU SAID THROTTLE NOT JOB !
I know of at least two guys in my club that use hand throttles, and they drive manuals like most of us here do. I've asked them both how they liked theirs. Not sure if I would or not. One guy said he uses on the really bumpy sections of trails, where rocks are like semi buried basketballs. He said it was nice to keep a steady speed without jerking because you foot being influenced by the Jeep's movement.
The other I saw first hand. A buddy of mine who I wheel with often has a TJ Rubicon on 36s with the 6sp manual. He was doing a pretty hardcore optional line that is about 15-20 feet granite face that is very uneven. Everyone was getting stuck about halfway up with the a wedge like crack forcing the front tires into a bad spot. He was the only one that wasn't backing back down after being halted. I knew he had a manual and wondered how it wasn't dropping back 10' when pushing in the clutch. He said he set the RPMs with hand-throttle and was using two feet on brakes and clutch.
The other I saw first hand. A buddy of mine who I wheel with often has a TJ Rubicon on 36s with the 6sp manual. He was doing a pretty hardcore optional line that is about 15-20 feet granite face that is very uneven. Everyone was getting stuck about halfway up with the a wedge like crack forcing the front tires into a bad spot. He was the only one that wasn't backing back down after being halted. I knew he had a manual and wondered how it wasn't dropping back 10' when pushing in the clutch. He said he set the RPMs with hand-throttle and was using two feet on brakes and clutch.
Manual here and that is how I use mine. When rolling back a couple inches could screw you up when you lose forward momentum. I’ll set idle speed higher and just work the clutch and brake as needed to prevent any rolling which could cause me to roll down a ledge.
I don’t use it often, but it’s handy when I need it
I don’t use it often, but it’s handy when I need it
100%
The generic friction type works just fine. It doesn't need to be complicated. I have mine mounted so I can operate it with the pinky and ring finger of my hand on the shifter.
I used mine probably 80% of the time off-road. I used it so much the cable broke at a very inopportune time on Pritchett Canyon.
Helps get started on steep climbs and to maintain steady driving over rough sections.
I didn’t find it too helpful as an alternative to cruise control since you have to give it more throttle on any hills.
Helps get started on steep climbs and to maintain steady driving over rough sections.
I didn’t find it too helpful as an alternative to cruise control since you have to give it more throttle on any hills.
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