I'd heard this about being in a car that was curb-hitting (move 'em or lose 'em for your thumbs) - but back in the days of straight un-assisted rack and pinions. They could transfer the hit right back through the column with a vicious spin of the wheel.
But for tractor stories, if it doesn't involve a near-death experience, or somebody losing a body part, then it isn't a REAL tractor story (OK, or if it involves transplanting a motor that used to be in a plane or boat).
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