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Steering lock ?
Just like the shopping cart at Wallmart...
Cheers.
Marc
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> Because both front wheels have built-in castor, they will each,
> individually, independently, faithfully follow the tow car.
> If one "unlinked" wheel will turn, they both will. You really don't need
> them "in sync". They'll do far better on their own...it's called
> Ackermann.
> If you'd like to keep them linked together via the steering rack, that's
> fine. But let it be for the right reason(s).
>
> Larry
> sandiego16v
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> For a flat tow, where all 4 wheels remain on the pavement, it would
> seem to be a better idea to keep the front wheels connected so
> the two tires would be pointed in the same direction all the time.
> I suspect it would also help going around corners, instead of having
> each of them be able to twist free by disconnecting the tie
> rods. That would make it more difficult to turn without
> scrubbing at least one tire because it wasn't turning in sync
> with the other side.
>