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  1. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    ?? You've got a snow plow on it?? Very good possibility it will work. Does the pump handle the plow well?
  2. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    As for useing you existing onboard air, the compressor may not have the capacity or be able to keep up with the use. Remember your brake system needs this air to provide boost. I think you would get better, more consistant service out of a electric/hydro setup. I think you'd go to using it a...
  3. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    The only Ford left in my possesion is a 2003 Ranger, just my daily driver if I'm not driving my M35. I work for a Ford dealer in Edenton, NC (go figure). Something also to think about is the caster angle on the rear steer axle. A common mod here is to increases the caster angle of the front axle...
  4. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    Agreed here also. But changing to bigger tires isn't expressly illegal in at least 1 state either......(full hydro) Good read http://www.liftlaws.com/is_rear_steering_street_legal.htm
  5. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    Forgot to mention, even Chevy's 4 wheel steering was not a full hydro system. It was a mechanical linkage controlled by a electric motor.
  6. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    Yes mechanical linkages can and do fail, I just got finished fixing one. But the instances of hoses and seals failing far out number the instances of mechanical linkage breaking. Not to mention that in most cases mechanical linkage failure is due to outright abuse or neglect of maintance in...
  7. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    http://www.liftlaws.com/is_full_hydro_steering_street_legal.htm This says it only outright illegal in Tennesse
  8. Ford Mechanic

    Four wheel steering

    More like dangerous and illegal. Monster trucks are for off road use only. If I recall correctly full hydro steering is illegal for street use. Blackrock's correct about the lock arm, probably the only way to safely drive it down the road at speed. Just think about what would happen if running...
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