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USSkoval · 05-09-2010, 01:01 AM

Sorry for such a noob type question, but it's been bothering me.

On a crew cab dually, is it normal to really have to crank the steering wheel while going through a turn (while at speed)? My truck drives fine, I just can't remember if this is normal or not.

The front end checks out good, just needs the rag joint replaced. But that wouldn't cause the need to turn the wheel completely upside down just to go through a curve in the road.

Gregs71 · 05-09-2010, 01:12 AM

My dually crew cab does the same thing. Seems like you have to turn the wheel over several times for the simplest of turns/curves. My 87 3/4 ton reg cab is not like that at all.

I have just chalked it up to length /wheelbase of the truck.

USSkoval · 05-09-2010, 01:24 AM

OK, cool. I feel better now. It had been years since I last drove one of these older crew cabs and I couldn't remember.

cableguy0 · 05-09-2010, 01:02 PM

Its because of the length and track width. The truck is so wide and long that the back end is still wanting to go straight after you turn the front end. its pretty normal.

Gregs71 · 05-13-2010, 04:12 PM

If anybody has one, are new trucks (crew cab long beds) just as bad as the older trucks??

westofb · 05-13-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregs71

If anybody has one, are new trucks (crew cab long beds) just as bad as the older trucks??

I had a 05 chevy 1/2 crew cab 2 wheel drive, it drove great, steering was a lot quicker than the older trucks that I have driven, but a $30K plus they should!

Oh yeah it was a short (5') bed...that probably helps too. I had a 89 extended cab long bed, it drove good too but you needed a very large area to turn it around in!

USSkoval · 05-13-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregs71

If anybody has one, are new trucks (crew cab long beds) just as bad as the older trucks??

I've driven alot of those, fords mostly. They of course are just the same trying to maneuver in a parking lot, but they seem to turn a little faster while actually driving down the road.

*C-10 simplex* · 05-14-2010, 11:36 AM

Even 1/2 ton longbeds, in my opinion, you have to crank the wheel for low-speed manuvering.

It's a wheelbase thing; Even a big car (remember those?) i think you would have to crank the wheel for low-speed and parking type manuvering.

I.e., pre 86 olds 88/98, chevy caprice/impala pre99 etc.

P.S. It doesn't bother a real man/farmer type. i'm not saying that you're not a real man. i'm just saying that if you observe those types of guys, it doesn't seem to bother them; They know that it(having to crank the wheel) just comes with the territory.

05-09-2010, 01:01 AM	#1
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Simple steering question Sorry for such a noob type question, but it's been bothering me. On a crew cab dually, is it normal to really have to crank the steering wheel while going through a turn (while at speed)? My truck drives fine, I just can't remember if this is normal or not. The front end checks out good, just needs the rag joint replaced. But that wouldn't cause the need to turn the wheel completely upside down just to go through a curve in the road. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

05-09-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Simple steering question My dually crew cab does the same thing. Seems like you have to turn the wheel over several times for the simplest of turns/curves. My 87 3/4 ton reg cab is not like that at all. I have just chalked it up to length /wheelbase of the truck. __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

05-09-2010, 01:24 AM	#3
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Simple steering question OK, cool. I feel better now. It had been years since I last drove one of these older crew cabs and I couldn't remember. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

05-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Simple steering question Its because of the length and track width. The truck is so wide and long that the back end is still wanting to go straight after you turn the front end. its pretty normal. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-13-2010, 04:12 PM	#5
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Simple steering question If anybody has one, are new trucks (crew cab long beds) just as bad as the older trucks?? __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

05-14-2010, 11:36 AM	#8
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Simple steering question Even 1/2 ton longbeds, in my opinion, you have to crank the wheel for low-speed manuvering. It's a wheelbase thing; Even a big car (remember those?) i think you would have to crank the wheel for low-speed and parking type manuvering. I.e., pre 86 olds 88/98, chevy caprice/impala pre99 etc. P.S. It doesn't bother a real man/farmer type. i'm not saying that you're not a real man. i'm just saying that if you observe those types of guys, it doesn't seem to bother them; They know that it(having to crank the wheel) just comes with the territory. Last edited by C-10 simplex; 05-14-2010 at 11:38 AM.



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