Truck mechanic opinion...
Recently had the truck in my signature in the shop, Replaced the passenger side idler arm assembly, The remainder of the steering linkage appears healthy, intact. My question...I don't off road , r...
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bguy wrote:
I learned years ago to practice a different parking lot technique.
After driving a B300 Dodge van for 6 months with no power steering assist (I was young and foolish/poor), I learned very quickly to ease off or release the brake completely when turning the wheel while maneuvering in tight spaces. It's even better when you can have a slight roll while turning the wheel.
If not you are fighting the brakes when turning the wheels.
Now the old and foolish me is much easier on front end parts.
Good idea. I've kept a vehicle moving slowly when I'm moving the steering wheel. I see others steering in tight maneuvers, not move their vehicle and a lot of times you can see rubber marks from the weight and pressure of steering while stopped.
I learned to do this, when I learned to parallel park a heavy car with standard steering.
