Suicide Knob or Brody (Brodie) Knob

[Bakerboy]

I tried the search, is anyone running one of these? I have used them in the past and really enjoyed using one, when driving n the sand. That was also a long time back. So....

Please don't tell me they are illegal unless you have facts.
https://suicideknob.net/state-laws/

Besides, I don't really care and will do it anyway.
More curious anyone using them and how they fit on a modern steering wheel like the gladiator.

These guys make some really nice ones. I know there are cheaper on amazon, but....
https://www.americanshifter.com/catalog/suicide-and-brody-knobs

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[kb5zcr]

Cool retro idea, send pics when you do it.

 

[Jefe1018]

Today I learned wtf a suicide knob is. Do your thing, no one cares. You might just need to measure the diameter of the steering wheel, I feel like it is thicker than most.

 

[kb5zcr]

I used to see truckers use these back in the 70s on their big trucks.

 

[Main Line Willys]

I would be concerned damaging the leather when clamping down.

 

[Freems]

as a kid (a long time ago) we use to call them “nudity knobs“. The truckers would have them…

 

[KQL]

I have one on my Sport steering wheel. It was a blast when I first got it and even now, although the novelty has worn off a bit, I use it every day. Especially since mine is a manual tranny. Got it at tractor supply here in the Midwest.

 

[KQL]

Looks like this, but is different logo. Comes with 3 lengths of screws, but you could of course source your own to fit the thickness of your wheel.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/bigtoolrack-deluxe-steering-wheel-knob-spinner

 

[Minty JL]

They're illegal ???

 

[Lunentucker]

I see Fab Rats and Trailmater using them all the time, but that's on off-road specific rigs.
Unless you're doing a LOT of highly technical crawling and off-roading, I can't see its usefulness.

 

[rharr]

i used one when i broke my wrist and when i blew up my shoulder. They come in handy. They will deform the foam and leather if left for a long time. I would try to find a high quality one aka billet material and good plastic, the cheapo ones can be damaging just from sharp edges and poor construction.

https://www.amazon.com/Wakauto-Stee...cphy=9030237&hvtargid=pla-1266561175560&psc=1

 

[Idlethunder]

Can't say how well it would work on my Jeep but I love the one on my tractor!

 

[Rusty PW]

I've used them on fork lifts. They're handy in tight places.

 

[SargeDiesel]

I would be concerned damaging the leather when clamping down.

Or the heater element on heated wheels.

 

[bwmarksbmcs]

Works great on the boat

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