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I think I would like to put rear steer on my new project truck, what do you guys think? Good idea or not? And has any one here ever had any dealings with such a setup, or any one ever had one, guys give me a list of pros and cons.
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If cost is no problem then it is possible to make copy of what the monster trucks use in a smaller version. They steer by using hydraulics and is the most responsive system I can think of. They have a self centering system for straightening up after sharp turns and rear steer lock out.
You could have some fun if you used this sytem in a rock crawler. You would be the envy of that crowd for sure!
On the downside if the rear steer malfunctioned at highway speeds it could be dangerous. I would test it thoroughly before hitting the road.
Oh I almost forgot. Do you want it to steer the same direction as the front or opposite for sharp turns or both ways?
You could have some fun if you used this sytem in a rock crawler. You would be the envy of that crowd for sure!
On the downside if the rear steer malfunctioned at highway speeds it could be dangerous. I would test it thoroughly before hitting the road.
Oh I almost forgot. Do you want it to steer the same direction as the front or opposite for sharp turns or both ways?
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I’m thinking it should be controlled in the same manner as the monster trucks. With a pair of switches or buttons on the drivers’ door or even in the floor board, as so you can turn them any direction you wish at the moment you need it, and a self center button, as for highway speed I’m thinking of some sort of manual lock out pin. (You got to get out and remove the pins before it will function)
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I don't think money is any problem with stephenk ---- look at his rig ---- my HOUSE didn't cost that much, probably 
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I was going to buy myself a Lambroghini, but decided to spend the money on Harrison instead. I think stephenk is in the same ballpark ----
. I was going to buy myself a Lambroghini, but decided to spend the money on Harrison instead. I think stephenk is in the same ballpark ----
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I got less than 10G in the 76
As for the lambo I bought one (replica) took 4 tubs of Vaseline and a crow bar to get in it and I only got out once (the jaws of life are kind of rough on the pain job)
As for the lambo I bought one (replica) took 4 tubs of Vaseline and a crow bar to get in it and I only got out once (the jaws of life are kind of rough on the pain job)
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Originally posted by stephenk
I think I would like to put rear steer on my new project truck, what do you guys think? Good idea or not? And has any one here ever had any dealings with such a setup, or any one ever had one, guys give me a list of pros and cons.
I think I would like to put rear steer on my new project truck, what do you guys think? Good idea or not? And has any one here ever had any dealings with such a setup, or any one ever had one, guys give me a list of pros and cons.
