DIY: HAND THROTTLE for Toyota 4x4 using bicycle parts - Cheap, effective, and fun fabricobble

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This in a step-by-step instructional video on how to build an inexpensive hand throttle for a Toyota 4x4 by re-purposing bicycle parts. Even though the video is specific to the older Toyota 4x4's the principles of the project could probably be adapted to many other types of vehicles. I’ll list the parts and tools needed for this project below. I’ll put Amazon affiliate links to examples of the parts & tools so you can get a better idea of what they look like and cost. Most of the small parts will be much cheaper at your local bike shop, but If you do end up buying something from Amazon after following one of the links, a small commission will be paid to me by the seller. No extra cost to you.

Parts:
Mountain bike mechanical brake lever: amzn.to/3nkFrxW

Universal Bike Brake Cable for Tandem: amzn.to/3qV6BxA

Brake Cable Housing: amzn.to/2IIkbCY

Cable Housing Ferrules: amzn.to/3qSiYug

Cable Tips: amzn.to/380ddC4

Barrel adjuster: amzn.to/3oPgX06

Straddle cable carrier: amzn.to/3qOp4vw

Rubber Grommets: amzn.to/3qP4v21

Wire Guides & Sheet Metal Screws: amzn.to/348XD5Y

Heater Hose: Any local auto parts store

Electrical Tape: Any local hardware store

Tools:

Bicycle cable & Housing cutter: amzn.to/3r1XlaW

Tap holders (One of my favorite tools in the shop!): amzn.to/37blfJ6

Allen wrenches: amzn.to/2LAlllj

Drill: amzn.to/3m8wTso

Drill Bits: amzn.to/34al3rs

Metric Tap Set: amzn.to/3oZCdQT

All Comments (21)

@brentatkinschryssilvestre8012 3 years ago

As a bike mechanic and manual Hilux surf owner I love the blend of tech! Great idea. I'm doing it.
@jnic2003 3 years ago

at first i tried using a choke cable but it didn't quite work out, came across this video and used some of my old bike parts and this works great!
@jtothefx 3 years ago

So effective, as an mtb trial rider, everything will be getting this mod. I have many bike brakes Handles to use up.
@donaldchaplin2564 1 year ago

Really great idea and explanation on how to construct one. Superb video !!
@onanysundrymule3144 1 year ago

This is a superbly awsome tutorial. Thank you Sir.
@JSCB-365 3 years ago

Been a long time Pete. Your channel was my first subscribe.
@motomule 3 years ago

Nice job Pete!!!
@fastinradfordable 1 year ago

I always used my heel. But I did make a hand throttle for ‘cruise control’
@juracy77 1 year ago

Top ....simples ,segura e objetiva 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@tcard2008 3 years ago

Great video!
@toyotatherapy9685 3 years ago

Awesome idea!
@benzahm8220 3 years ago

Well done.
@pascalgameiro544 2 months ago

Comment avoir le même système sur le débrayage vous avez un plan ou un schéma svp merci
@johnbanks2824 2 years ago

Awesome video!!! I just had this idea for a cable throttle controller for Toyota and my search found your video. Of course my Toyota is newer than yours but planning on doing the same concept. Just curious, what are the 3 gear shift leavers? I know one is manual transmission and one is 4 wheel drive shifter. The 3rd is for what? Never seen one in a Toyota before.
@ranaishtiaq275 2 years ago

Good Day
@crashburnoveride 3 years ago

Dood thats awesome
@dazalenko4250 3 years ago

Good idea! Hey I have a 92 and have an issue with the steering drag link clipping the leaf spring mount, have you encountered this before? Any idea's for a fix? Cheers
@yuuulauj2567 1 year ago

Do you think this set up be used for clutch?
@rushthezeppelin 1 year ago

I'm interested in doing this setup only going to the pedal for simplicity but I wonder, would you have enough leverage with one of those smaller shifter friction levers to operate the pedal? Looking at doing this on a 5 speed 3rd gen 4runner.
@user-dx5oj5eu7z 1 year ago

Or get a line lock?