USAussie wrote on Thu, 06 November 2014 17:05

...Before I put this setup on any coach I owned I would measure the amount of torque it takes to turn the GMC steering wheel full lock
left to full lock right "WITH THE GMC STATIONARY ON PAVEMENT" ...

Say the steering wheel is 24" in diameter (most are less), that means you have at most a 12" lever. There ain't no way in hell that you, or me, or Hulk Hogan or even El Presidenti has the arm strength to twist the DD shaft or break one of these Ujoints using a 12" level. No way in hell.

Using a typical 12" long ratchet and socket, you can't even twist off a 1/2" bolt and these are MUCH tougher than that.

Obviously, you do what you want but I wouldn't loose a moments of sleep over it.

Besides, who would try to steer while parked? Steering while moving is much easier.