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Meiser brings up a good point. Make sure you can left foot brake. I stumbled on that very early when my Steering Wheel shaft went real low in the floor board. I had to put the throttle on the right and the brake on the left. (Automatic since'66) I found that you could augment the suspension and shock valving by dragging the brakes and other things while still on the gas. The common term is "Trail Braking." All pro drivers use the technique.
Recently, 2013, I bought an LJ with a 6 speed-clutch. The clutch, brake, and throttle pedals are in the wrong spots to trail brake or heal toe. if it wasn't for a parking brake, I would be lost starting on a hill. The LJ is the first vehicle I have owned with this problem... What gives???? Maybe shoes are wider??
I like to change speed with the brake instead of the gas pedal. It happens faster and more reliable because the engine is usually in a happy place away from throttle response, dash pots, accelerator pumps, etc. Running a trail at 1000 to 1500 rpm instead of 700 can really even out the ride, and the torque is there to carry over the obstacles. It takes practice with a standard shift. Left foot braking with an automatic is the way to go...except when taking a DMV driving test. They don't get it......LOL
Anyhow, you are making your rig fit you...so keep those moves in mind.
If I know that I will be in the Jeep most of the time and not out hiking around, I will wear a narrow driving shoe with a rounded heal to stick to the floor and individually fit on the pedals. I guess I should get under the dash and do a little bending.... Race stuff below, but the idea if not familiar.
Recently, 2013, I bought an LJ with a 6 speed-clutch. The clutch, brake, and throttle pedals are in the wrong spots to trail brake or heal toe. if it wasn't for a parking brake, I would be lost starting on a hill. The LJ is the first vehicle I have owned with this problem... What gives???? Maybe shoes are wider??
I like to change speed with the brake instead of the gas pedal. It happens faster and more reliable because the engine is usually in a happy place away from throttle response, dash pots, accelerator pumps, etc. Running a trail at 1000 to 1500 rpm instead of 700 can really even out the ride, and the torque is there to carry over the obstacles. It takes practice with a standard shift. Left foot braking with an automatic is the way to go...except when taking a DMV driving test. They don't get it......LOL
Anyhow, you are making your rig fit you...so keep those moves in mind.
If I know that I will be in the Jeep most of the time and not out hiking around, I will wear a narrow driving shoe with a rounded heal to stick to the floor and individually fit on the pedals. I guess I should get under the dash and do a little bending.... Race stuff below, but the idea if not familiar.