Steering Knob

   / Steering Knob #12  
I used a knob on the steering wheel of an older Allis Chalmers compact tractor mounted on a retractable extension. The tractor had a loader and no power steering so very difficult to steer with a load in the bucket. The extension had a pivot so it could be tucked back inside the steering wheel rim when not in use. It gave about 3" of additional leverage at the expense of more motion required due to the larger swing radius.
 
   / Steering Knob #13  
Never heard of these called suicide knobs. Know where that came from? I put one on my NX and now don't think I ever touch the steering wheel any more. Can't imagine not having one.����

Knob back than came in many different sizes and shapes,for while drivers would get there clothing jewelry caught with knob. :shocked:
 
   / Steering Knob #14  
Anyone that grew up in the 50's - 60's in Michigan knows it's called a" Necking Knob" . You put one on your car so that when your girl sat next to you - you could drive with your left hand and put your right arm around her ! Maybe steal a little kiss at the stop light !
 
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   / Steering Knob #16  
Anyone that grew up in the 50's - 60's in Michigan knows it's called a" Necking Knob" . You put one on your car so that when your girl sat next to you - you could drive with your left hand and put your right arm around her ! Maybe steal a little kiss at the stop light !

You beat me to it, that's the term for them around here.
 
   / Steering Knob #17  
John if you start getting beat up from the hardware hitting you while turning you can mount the knob on the inside on a spoke as others have stated.
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   / Steering Knob #18  
   / Steering Knob #19  
Question = The way the steering is on a Kioti - if you put the knob on at say uper left on the wheel - would it not be in another position after a few turns ? Just like it does no good to straighten the center cap ?
 
   / Steering Knob #20  
I was going to order one on Amazon and most have some rather poor reviews.

Anyone know of a decent quality knob that is not tractor specific. I do not want to piss off my LS and put on a JD or Kubota knob.
 

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