Do you guys get blisters on your hands?

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  1. Emulsified

    Emulsified Road Train Member

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    Now if he said blisters and hair on his palms...
     
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  3. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Many quit when they need glasses .:yes2557:
     
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  4. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    I was considering a power steering delete on my truck to gain some mpgs. But I'm a little concerned about the blister thing.
     
  5. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    Scottie:

    :laughing-guffaw::laughing-guffaw::biggrin_25514:
     
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  6. KajunTankerYanker

    KajunTankerYanker Light Load Member

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    injun, are you saying a spinner is against the law, i have had one for thirty years been DOTed plenty never been questioned,
     
  7. Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    Ounds like your gripping that wheel waaaaaaay too hard and maybe need an alignment. I kep my truck aligned, good steer tires and wipe it down regularly other than that you need to use some lotion when holding your "other wheel" :)
     
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  8. bowman316

    bowman316 Medium Load Member

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    i think it has something to do with the seasons changing. maybe they are just dried out.

    i have gotten blisters from mowing lawns before, but they go away. and i don't grip the wheel hard at all
     
  9. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    Yes. Here's the discussion:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...iolation-for-spinner-knob-steering-wheel.html

    And, not much more information, but:

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...yKXXBA&usg=AFQjCNFUVfegeVWdiYhmf8pjYoJTTt8RYQ

    These are state laws. You've been around long enough to know some cops love to write us for state and local laws...and ignorance is not a defense.
     
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  10. rogueunh

    rogueunh Road Train Member

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    A spinner? Are you serious, lol.

    One came with my forklift.....but I guess I won't be checked by DOT on that.
     
  11. 1nonly

    1nonly tease-y-ness

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    I have callouses by now, but sometimes after taking a week off, my hands will be a little tender the first day or two. Gloves do help. I will alternate gloves, no gloves until my hands toughen back up. You could also try a steering wheel cover.
     
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