GM Quadra Steer
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I remember them, actually a good idea on a truck (IMO).
Option wasn't available in the right combinations though (if memory serves me correctly it only came on 1/2 tons with the 5.3l engine or some other weird config).
That and they didn't have enough angle on the thing, and manual override of the function would be nice too for when you are wheeling.
Option wasn't available in the right combinations though (if memory serves me correctly it only came on 1/2 tons with the 5.3l engine or some other weird config).
That and they didn't have enough angle on the thing, and manual override of the function would be nice too for when you are wheeling.
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It was a horribly unpopular option......it had to come on a heavy half ton so it wasn't the option that most guys wanted.....and at first it was like a 5 grand option.....if i recall it got cheap later on (1500-2000).....
I saw one once turn around in the guys driveway....it was pretty frickin awesome
I saw one once turn around in the guys driveway....it was pretty frickin awesome
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I still see them every once in a while, and thats what got me thinking about it... I haven't seen one in action though, I think it would be pretty cool... Especially if I could get it on my truck now, lol... You know how ridiculous it looks to try a make a U-turn in a lifted F-250... its a huge PITA
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Just looked at my 2003 Chevrolet Pickup brochure. At highway speeds all 4 wheels turned the same direction. At lower speeds, they turned oppositely. My father has been selling Chevrolets for nearly 16 years. I remember he had a demo 1500HD when the quadtrasteer came out. It was badass, real easy to drive. Took a little while to get used to though, the overall feeling was much different. Towing with it was a breeze though, with the boat on the back turning was so much easier.
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the quadra steer was a good idea for people that did not know how to drive, but as previously stated, it was a very expensive option, and it was canceled because no one bought it, and when it screwed up, as most of them did, it was even more expensive to fix.
kinda like the GM 4-6-8 fuel management option offered on Cadillacs in the 70's.
very expensive to buy and maintain, almost impossible to fix once it broke, and in general way ahead of it time due to lack of technology.
kinda like the GM 4-6-8 fuel management option offered on Cadillacs in the 70's.
very expensive to buy and maintain, almost impossible to fix once it broke, and in general way ahead of it time due to lack of technology.
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It went the way of the Honda 4-wheel steer in the Prelude.
Gone.
For all the reasons mentioned above.
It's bad enough maintaining balljoints, tie-rod ends, and all the other stuff to do with steering and alignment, then double it, add some electronics, and what do you have? A nightmare when the vehicle goes off warranty.
I remember seeing a commercial for it, where they were backing a trailer in a tight spot on a farm between fences. I thought: Move the damn fences
Gone.
For all the reasons mentioned above.
It's bad enough maintaining balljoints, tie-rod ends, and all the other stuff to do with steering and alignment, then double it, add some electronics, and what do you have? A nightmare when the vehicle goes off warranty.
I remember seeing a commercial for it, where they were backing a trailer in a tight spot on a farm between fences. I thought: Move the damn fences
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Actually everything I've heard about quadrasteer is the exact opposite of that. From everything I've seen it was very reliable. Ball joints and tierods aren't nearly as big of an issue because the quadrasteer axle doesn't move the the wheels nearly as far or as much as the front wheels.
As far as it being an option for people that don't know how to drive, I guess the wide track front axle that ford offers to help reduce turning radius is also for people that don't know how to drive?
It was not ahead of its time either, since other makes had electronically controlled 4 wheel steering for many many years prior.
It went away because the only way to get it was with a package that included other very expensive upgrades, so very few people bought it.
As far as it being an option for people that don't know how to drive, I guess the wide track front axle that ford offers to help reduce turning radius is also for people that don't know how to drive?
It was not ahead of its time either, since other makes had electronically controlled 4 wheel steering for many many years prior.
It went away because the only way to get it was with a package that included other very expensive upgrades, so very few people bought it.
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Just looked at my 2003 Chevrolet Pickup brochure. At highway speeds all 4 wheels turned the same direction. At lower speeds, they turned oppositely. My father has been selling Chevrolets for nearly 16 years. I remember he had a demo 1500HD when the quadtrasteer came out. It was badass, real easy to drive. Took a little while to get used to though, the overall feeling was much different. Towing with it was a breeze though, with the boat on the back turning was so much easier.
I want to build a mild late 80s Chevy or Ford 4x4 with 4 wheel steer one day...
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