Can 4 wheel steer make a comeback?
ZF if making a push for their 4 wheel steering system in pickups. The advantages are obvious in the video. The obvious questions are lifetime costs, reliability and capacity. From what I recall the...
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Manufactures are trying to do things to set them apart. Ford has that knob on their tow package to help backup a trailer. RAM has added the air suspension to their trucks. Both RAM and GM are making a big deal about their new tailgate (more GM so far).
This could be significantly more functional than any of the above. I know many of the posters here are perfect drivers, but not everyone is. Don't believe me, take a look at how many people can't seem to park any size vehicle in-between the parking lines.
Heck, I'd be interested in finding out more about it for whatever eventually replaces my crew cab truck. And the safety factor that it displayed with the lack of trailer sway in that emergency lane change is appealing as well.
Certainly isn't something for everyone, but with the right combo of marketing, engineering, and pricing, it will sell.
This could be significantly more functional than any of the above. I know many of the posters here are perfect drivers, but not everyone is. Don't believe me, take a look at how many people can't seem to park any size vehicle in-between the parking lines.
Heck, I'd be interested in finding out more about it for whatever eventually replaces my crew cab truck. And the safety factor that it displayed with the lack of trailer sway in that emergency lane change is appealing as well.
Certainly isn't something for everyone, but with the right combo of marketing, engineering, and pricing, it will sell.
