I never knew these existed...
Link I have never seen a vehicle with dual wheels on the front. It's going on auction January 13 via Barret Jackson and the proceeds will benefit the Armed Forces Foundation. It last sold for 4...
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valhalla360 wrote:cyntdon2010 wrote:
1940's There was no power steering back then..
the driver had to be strong
It's not as bad as you might think. They used larger diameter steering wheels to give better leverage and they geared it down.
Also, if you've ever driven truck without power steering, the trick is to get it rolling before starting to turn the wheel. As long as there is some movement, the force needed to turn the wheel is drastically less.
My first truck had manual steering and as long as I had room to get it rolling at all, I could easily palm the wheel.
Then again dual front tires doesn't change any of this.
If you want to see something cool, google dual steering axle truck. I came across them in brazil but I'm sure they are in other countries also. They have two front axles and each steers. My buddy who owns a gravel pit says they are less prone to getting stuck in soft conditions compared to standard dump trucks.
Common sense dictates that with or without power steering, you should always be rolling when attempting to turn the steering wheel. Americans have been dumbed down and become lazy with all the advancements that fail.
I'd hate to see younger people navigate if all the cell sites, and all the internet and GPS systems went down at once, in the event of a major catastrophe.
