Has anybody put a line lock in their ranger?

[Saxwing1988]

Hey so I off road my truck a lot and I’ve seen a few people use line locks to hold their trucks in place on hills and was wondering if anyone in here has done that? I just never fully trust the emergency brake on my truck and figured there has to be a reason why big off-road YouTubers are using line locks.

 

[Blmpkn]

@ericbphoto did something about an off-roady brake of sorts iirc

 

[ericbphoto]

I installed a line lock to hold the front. I'm finding it very useful since I drive a manual transmission. I put the button just below the gear shift knob. Easy to hold it for a few seconds with my thumb.

 

[4x4prepper]

If you are not going to be in it, you probably do not want a roll lock, but, rather a ball valve type of lock.

From looking at what is being offered on Amazon and elsewhere, it appears they are using the wrong type and something that might only be rated for 1,000 PSI. I plan on using something rated for 3,000+ PSI from surplus center. I used to sell many years ago (like 20+), an anti-thief brake lock that used a key (used to be sold at www.brakelock.com) . That thing was awesome because unless you cut the line, the vehicle stayed locked unless you un-locked it with a key. The brakes would stay locked up for days on the rear drums, so, it was a good thief deterrent.

The electric line lock near the gear shift lever probably would be nice on a hill when towing using a manual transmission.

 

[ericbphoto]

The electric line lock near the gear shift lever probably would be nice on a hill when towing using a manual transmission.

Although not towing, That's how I use it. Sometimes, when rock crawling, you get stopped in a place where you really don't want the truck to roll when you're manipulating clutch and accelerator to get moving again. Some people perfect their 3 pedal technique. I find the line lock much easier and more convenient. Squeeze that button and my right foot only has to finesse the accelerator while the left feathers the clutch. When I'm ready, just release the line lock button and away we go.

 

[sgtsandman]

Although not towing, That's how I use it. Sometimes, when rock crawling, you get stopped in a place where you really don't want the truck to roll when you're manipulating clutch and accelerator to get moving again. Some people perfect their 3 pedal technique. I find the line lock much easier and more convenient. Squeeze that button and my right foot only has to finesse the accelerator while the left feathers the clutch. When I'm ready, just release the line lock button and away we go.

That is one advantage of the hand brake in other vehicles. I used that technique while learning how to feather a clutch on hills when first learning how to drive a stick shift and in the CR-Vs a few times for different off road adventures for similar reasons to what you mentioned. A button operated line lock could be very handy indeed since there really isn't a place to put a hand brake. Not unless you want to steal one out of an old Nissan truck. They had a hand brake mounted on the bottom of the dash just inside the transmission tunnel.

 

[ericbphoto]

That is one advantage of the hand brake in other vehicles. I used that technique while learning how to feather a clutch on hills when first learning how to drive a stick shift and in the CR-Vs a few times for different off road adventures for similar reasons to what you mentioned. A button operated line lock could be very handy indeed since there really isn't a place to put a hand brake. Not unless you want to steal one out of an old Nissan truck. They had a hand brake mounted on the bottom of the dash just inside the transmission tunnel.

But I like having it act on the front brakes instead of the rear.

 

[sgtsandman]

But I like having it act on the front brakes instead of the rear.

For what you are using it for, it makes sense. The brakes are stronger up front anyway. So probably does a better overall job of holding the truck in place.

 

[Roert42]

Not 100% related, but I have seen guys make a hand operated clutch attached to the shifter. That way you can work the clutch with your shifting hand while using your feet to operate the brakes and gas.

Like a motorcycle type deal.

 

[sgtsandman]

Not 100% related, but I have seen guys make a hand operated clutch attached to the shifter. That way you can work the clutch with your shifting hand while using your feet to operate the brakes and gas.

Like a motorcycle type deal.

I think I may have seen that before.

 

[00t444e]

Sounds like a bunch of you can't drive a manual.

 

[ericbphoto]

Sounds like a bunch of you can't drive a manual.

Come on down to Gulches ORV Park in Indian Mound, SC on Saturday. You are hereby officially challenged to duel on my turf.

 

[Saxwing1988]

Although not towing, That's how I use it. Sometimes, when rock crawling, you get stopped in a place where you really don't want the truck to roll when you're manipulating clutch and accelerator to get moving again. Some people perfect their 3 pedal technique. I find the line lock much easier and more convenient. Squeeze that button and my right foot only has to finesse the accelerator while the left feathers the clutch. When I'm ready, just release the line lock button and away we go.

What brand of line lock did you buy? I heard someone saying the Amazon ones don’t work like their more of a stopping you from rolling on flat ground then holding you on a hill. Like are the Amazon ones no good? Or just spend the 300 for a nicer one?

 

[ericbphoto]

What brand of line lock did you buy? I heard someone saying the Amazon ones don’t work like their more of a stopping you from rolling on flat ground then holding you on a hill. Like are the Amazon ones no good? Or just spend the 300 for a nicer one?

I'll have to check. I believe I ordered mine from Summit Racing. It holds good for me in rock crawling situations. I've used it on some steep angles.

 

[ericbphoto]

Here's where I talk about it in my build thread. Can't believe it was that many pages back. Go to post #208 on this page.

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