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allan5oh

08-13-2012 05:45 AM

Why are Kenworth steering stops so conservative?

Truck in question is a 2002 T800. I couldn't believe how much more room was available for steering, I could go more. The truck is a 236" WB and felt like it was about 290". Now it turns about the same as my Volvo did.

firebird_1252

08-13-2012 04:10 PM

funny you should say that. my dad just got rid of his 94 t800 for a 98 379. the t800 was a 220 wb and felt like it was 270. his pete (265) gets around almost better then my columbia! and i have a 227wb.

allan5oh

08-13-2012 04:22 PM

My Volvo was pretty damn good, because they put the pitmen arm on the inside of the steering box, and the frame also got narrower at the front of the truck.

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