Steering Knob

[ruffdog]

Those suicide knobs have been outlawed in most states for vehicles driven on the roads, especially tractor trailers!
David from jax

Or.....is that just a myth? See if YOUR state has any statutes against knobs:

Suicide Knob - State Laws for Steering Wheel Knobs

 

[dragoneggs]

You need to talk to Paul Short (he was a member here, I don't know anymore) in Newfoundland, Canada, he has suicide knobs for sale.
Specialty Repairs Custom Mods

I put one on my ride-on mower. He was in the Kubota forums mostly.

Me too... very nice graphics on the knob courtesy of his wife Kathy... A major improvement to productivity especially working when lots of turning is involved.

 

[John Skull]

Or.....is that just a myth? See if YOUR state has any statutes against knobs:

Suicide Knob - State Laws for Steering Wheel Knobs

Nice link/page, thanks! Looks like these are legal most everywhere. Anyone have a knob on their street vehicle? I do remember a few years back, borrowing a 4-door long-bed dually diesel Dodge pickup that had a spinner and it was useful because the thing felt as long as a bus. :dumptruck:

 

[5030]

One state............Maybe.

 

[5030]

Those suicide knobs have been outlawed in most states for vehicles driven on the roads, especially tractor trailers!
David from jax

Where did you get that at? Internet folklore maybe? That is 99% fooey. 1 state maybe.

 

[spitter]

Just about every Lull I have ever driven had a spinner on it.:drink:

 

[dragoneggs]

Just about every Lull I have ever driven had a spinner on it.:drink:

Excuse my ignorance, but what's a Lull? :confused3:

 

[spitter]

Lull telelhandler. Back in the day they were the only telehandlers you ever seen on a const. site . In the 70,s 80,s the best So all us dinasours over 60 call Telehandlers Lull's . Besides it rolls of the tounge easier.:drink:

 

[BRMyers]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's a Lull? :confused3:

Basically an off road forklift. As Spitter pointed out, they are also called telehandlers. There are different models and features now days.

Cat | Telehandlers / Telescopic Handlers | Caterpillar

 

[5030]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's a Lull? :confused3:

A 'Lull' is a brand name of telescopic arm wheel loader. It's also a slow time on a thread like this................:laughing:

 

[fried1765]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's a Lull? :confused3:

You need to watch Barnwood Builders!

 

[5030]

You need to watch Barnwood Builders!

We don't have a TV. No reception out here.....

 

[Threepoint]

I've had the TSC "Deluxe Wheel Spinner" on each of my four tractors for several years. Highly recommend it. $15. It's branded as County Line for TSC, but made by SpeeCo. Accommodates different thicknesses of steering wheels. As others have said, I wouldn't be without a spinner on a CUT. Amazing how much it increases productivity. Especially with quick loader and grapple work, or maneuvering in tight places.

SpeeCo Products

Here's the TSC link, and a pic.
CountyLine Deluxe Wheel Spinner at Tractor Supply Co.

 

[flyerdan]

Way back in the mid 70's I scrounged up a spinner for my 52 Chevy, if I recall the steering wheel was too skinny and it wouldn't tighten properly so I didn't use it. It somehow managed to stay with me through the intervening years like a lot of interesting etcetera is wont to, and found a home on my forklift. It was old when I got it, probably from the 60's, it has a couple of dice that rattle around under a (formerly) clear dome, like this example.

 

[countrybumpkin]

For you that don’t like a knob on the wheel ALL the time , you can get ones that flip down out of the way.