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Having done the duct tape thing in non-ideal circumstances (parking lot of Kragen Auto in Winnemucca, Nevada), I would not recommend the "put it in Drive" method. It would be too easy for you to get caught in the tape and end up with your arm wrapped around the axle. I did the "turn the wheel by hand" trick and it worked well.

........my thought was that you could keep the speed down below 60 mph and you won't get your arm caught in the axle.........provided you are fast.......of course.........

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I'll sit behind the steering wheel and let you apply the duct tape!

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