Suicide knob?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Boattlebot, Mar 18, 2017.

Suicide knob?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

    39 vote(s)
    78.0%
  1. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    Currently debating getting one. Mostly for backing. I like to hook my thumb and spin the wheel but all the plastic and stitching on my wheel is really taking a toll on my thumb. opinions?
     
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  3. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Not needed in my opinion, and I've heard from few posts on here that drivers were find for having one. I know it's been argued to no end in here about the legality of them, but personally I don't like them
     
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  4. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    Not really worried about the legalities I've found a few of those threads and have found no such laws banning them.

    I'm just getting tired of tearing my thumbs up when I go to spin my wheel
     
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  5. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    Well,,, stop using your thumb to turn wheel. Lol
     
  6. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Keep your thumbs outside or on top of the wheel. Make a habit of it.
     
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  7. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    I've tried that and it just don't feel right... like I get less response or some other all in my head bs
     
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  8. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Used to be illegal in California when I lived out there way back in the day.
     
  9. lonewolf4ad

    lonewolf4ad Road Train Member

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    I remember them being illegal in Texas when I got my license (or being told they were), but I can't find a single state statute against them.
     
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  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You don't need to try and look like a big shot backing.You don't need a dam suicide knob either.Back the correct way.
     
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  11. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    The Suicide knob was one time very common but the advent of power steering let to their downfall. Dot regs make their use perfectly legal in all states. They make backing easier as they allow you to spin your steering wheel quickly. The problem is that many steering wheels are padded and the process of installing a knob makes a dent in the steering wheel. Companies don't like that but if it is your truck, do what you want.
     
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