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Offline Bush Tucker Man

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« on: November 05, 2005, 20:45:24 »
I found this modification on another forum & it's ideal for the shorter stature amongst us.
It would definately make a differance in stop-start traffic as well


http://www.reedx.net/landrover/mods/handbrake/
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2005, 00:15:11 »
Got that setup in my hybrid mate! (90 body work)

Never use it mind you as its auto but the thought was there!  Gets used when I park, thats about it.  Works a treat  :wink:
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2005, 00:22:04 »
unfortunately thats where my overdrive lever comes through ....
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2005, 00:28:44 »
If you can't reach the handbrake how do yeu get in the truck to begin with.  Maybe a combi pack of the handbrake and stepladders could be a big seller :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2005, 20:20:20 »
Quote from: "jim-willy"
If you can't reach the handbrake how do yeu get in the truck to begin with.  


Admittedly I'm not eye-to-eye terms with Jack Russells, but I don't have to duck under bridges (ike some people :wink: )

I didn't have problems in my 90 or 110, but in city driving it's a lot easier to get to
I try to alway use hand-brake, especially when wet, due to brake-light glare.
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2005, 00:38:49 »
i rarely use the handbrake unless parking

mainly because our 110 never seems to roll unless its a steep hill....something tells me the brakes may need adjusting  :shock:
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