MUST have for all Rhinos!!!

Ok guys and girls- have you ever got leg cramps or a sore leg/ankle while driving your rhino??

Well I have found a fix!!!! Well actually Mark has.

Desert Molding has come out with a product that virtually eliminates all leg discomforts you might encounter.

Mark @ Desert Molding Concepts; which is a current Yamaha Rhino owner, set out to find a fix for this issue that he also had with the stock pedal system. What he came out with was a pedal extension / assembly that is works perfect with the stock system and the biggest thing; it won’t break the bank. This product has acually been on the market for a while but I recently found out about it.

The pedal extension / assembly is made from a two component polyurethane with and Aluminum top. The aluminum top is powder coated in two color choices( near chrome and silver vein) and then is chemically molded to create a bond between the aluminum and the polyurethane. Once molded the aluminum and polyurethane act as one to create a highly durable assembly that will last for years to come.

The easiest way to describe the pedal is; the pedal top has a nice aluminum deck with a super slippery polyurethane attached to the underneath, that slides on the stock pedal. It mounts with a stainless to the floor. As for the brake pedal- it was not left out. The kit also includes a matching brake pedal cover to match the gas pedal extension / assembly. It is attached with supplied 3m adhesive strips.

Installation:
Installation was a breeze! The kit comes with a very detailed colored set of instructions. About a half an hour and youre done. All that is needed is a drill, couple drill bits, screw driver, and a wrench.

Gas Pedal Installation:
1. Disconnect stock gas pedal return spring.
2. Remove throttle cable from bulkhead.
3. Mark line 1/2" down from top of stock gas pedal.
4. Where hinge lays, grind down raised area on floor board so hinge lays flush.
5. Lay new pedal over stock gas pedal so that it is centered and the top of the new pedal rests 1/2" from the top of the stock pedal.
6. With hinge flat on the floor, mark location of hinge.
7. Remove hinge from pedal
8. Place hinge over pre-marked hinge location and mark hole locations
9. Inside hole (closest to tunnel) - drill 5/32" and clearance slightly. Install #10 sheet metal screw.
10. Outside hole - drill 7/32" hole through floor pan. Install 10-32 machine screw, washer and nut.
11. Reinstall new pedal on hinge and tighten.
12. Reinstall stock throttle cable.
13. Reinstall stock gas pedal return spring.
14. Check pedal assembly for proper fit and function prior to operating vehicle.
DONE!! So simple!


My thoughts:
First Test with the new pedal extension / assembly was awesome!! I had no issues what so ever! Before the pedal I would get those awful leg cramps from having to hold my leg up off the ground to press the pedal at lower speeds. Now with the Desert Molding Concepts kit you can rest your foot on the floor; like you would when driving your car or truck. So for a hundred buck it will NOT break the bank. (Also for the guys like my self that have to make sure the wife is cool with spending all the money we do on our rhinos; for a hundred buck this kit will actually get you some brownie points with the wife. If she is shorter like my wife and has a hard time reaching the pedal it makes it so much easier to reach and more comfortably too. So not only help with leg fatigue but is stylish as well.

All and all - Very easy kit to install. Looks allot better then the stock pedal. No more leg / ankle fatigue. Easier for shorter leg individuals (like my wife) to reach the pedal with ease. This pedal has been used in extreme conditions on race cars with zero issues. Very well made in the USA product!!!

sorry my camera broke but i will get some better pics tonight - this is the only one i have currently






Also Desert Molding makes longer hood straps for the guys like me that have high doors.
Mark had this issue too and designed a longer hood strap pull to allow you to grab them with ease.

will get pictures tonight.


He also designed some standard length cool ones that are shaped like bones!
Not for everyone but hey it might be the last thing that sets off your paint theme or just an added touch to your Rhino.



All these products can be ordered from Mike or Greg @ Unleashed UTV- 602-246-4011.

Sounds like a good idea.

hmm no comments yet- i thought this would be a big hit for you guys - since you guys are usually driving at slower speeds and are at an unconfortable throttle position for the most part.

oh sorry - looks like tim commented at the same time i did.

it truley is an awesome pedal system.

08Rhino700 wrote:

hmm no comments yet- i thought this would be a big hit for you guys - since you guys are usually driving at slower speeds and are at an unconfortable throttle position for the most part.

I just lean my foot against the aftermarket console, with my heel on the floor. It's a very similar position to my truck, which also has a suspended throttle pedal., where I lean my foot against the transmission hump...

Looks like a nice product but for $100 its a bit high (a lot high for what it is) My leg doesn't get that tired LOL

That is an excellent idea, I would be interested in one myself if it wasn't so expensive.

doesnt look to hard to make!!!!!!!!mabee a good project for a rainy day!

Never been an issue to me???

That woule be eady to make and you could just use 3m tape to mount it to the gas pedal like the brake pedal or just bolt it striaght to the pedal and skip oh I would say about half those steps. $100 is steep for 2 pieses of metal

never noticed if i had that problem

ok -well i thought 100 bucks wasnt bad???

maybe for us guys out west - we spend $10-20k in other add ons whats another 100bucks.

i never had an issue but i put grip tape on my gas pedal after the 1st ride. $3

08Rhino700 wrote:

ok -well i thought 100 bucks wasnt bad???

maybe for us guys out west - we spend $10-20k in other add ons whats another 100bucks.

KJ,

That's why you spend an extra $10-$20k. "why not it's just a 100 bones"

On a serious note. It is a great idea.

Big-R wrote:

08Rhino700 wrote:

ok -well i thought 100 bucks wasnt bad???

maybe for us guys out west - we spend $10-20k in other add ons whats another 100bucks.

KJ,

That's why you spend an extra $10-$20k. "why not it's just a 100 bones"

On a serious note. It is a great idea.

yep- and it never ends too!! always upgrading- hell im doing a make over on it right now. i have a list a mile long of mods that i have done.

08Rhino700 wrote:

Big-R wrote:

08Rhino700 wrote:

ok -well i thought 100 bucks wasnt bad???

maybe for us guys out west - we spend $10-20k in other add ons whats another 100bucks.

KJ,

That's why you spend an extra $10-$20k. "why not it's just a 100 bones"

On a serious note. It is a great idea.

yep- and it never ends too!! always upgrading- hell im doing a make over on it right now. i have a list a mile long of mods that i have done.

I thought you just did a make over???????

Big-R wrote:

08Rhino700 wrote:

Big-R wrote:

08Rhino700 wrote:

ok -well i thought 100 bucks wasnt bad???

maybe for us guys out west - we spend $10-20k in other add ons whats another 100bucks.

KJ,

That's why you spend an extra $10-$20k. "why not it's just a 100 bones"

On a serious note. It is a great idea.

yep- and it never ends too!! always upgrading- hell im doing a make over on it right now. i have a list a mile long of mods that i have done.

I thought you just did a make over???????

still not done with this last one. the list lengthens every day with new stuff. lol
should look good when im done!

Looks like a great Mod.