1972 FJ40, OEM Steering Wheel - Way too Big! (1 Viewer)

[Kevin Hubred]

I have a 1972 FJ40, mainly stock, but the steering wheel is way too big. I'd like something that I can steer the vehicle well with, any recommendations?

Kevin

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

If you've got power steering, I personally like the looks of an non-airbag wheel from an 80 series...

 

[JungleBiker]

if you don't have power steering you're going to miss that big wheel when it's gone. Unless you have old timey trucker arms.

 

[78fj40mg]

Toyota designed the size of the steering wheel for a purpose, keep original. I agree with @JungleBiker ^^^

 

[skidplate]

"I loves my steering! wheel"

 

[shawnfj40]

Just take the wheel off and use a pair of 6 inch vice grips on the shaft.

 

[pbgbottle]

take a peek at these threads ,i love my smaller grant steering wheel

Non OEM steering wheels, let's see them!

Post your aftermarket steering wheel pics?

 

[Kevin Hubred]

Thanks all, yes, have power steering, so smaller would be ok...

 

[hondatech81]

Anyone ever mount a fj60 wheel to a fj40? What's involved, including any special adapters etc. I'm looking to put a smaller wheel on my 79 fj40 and don't like the aftermarket looks.


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[todt]

FJ40 wheels suck, just feel out of place.

 

[GA Architect]

I have a 1972 FJ40, mainly stock, but the steering wheel is way too big. I'd like something that I can steer the vehicle well with, any recommendations?

Kevin

Here is a Toyota option, my leather JDM AE86 steering wheel.

But have since removed and reinstalled my "BIG OLE ORIGINAL".....

 

[georgia fj40]

Are you going to sell your stock steering wheel? If so let me know please.

 

[Weber Sarge]

I used a '95 FZJ80 non-airbag wheel , padded and smaller diameter by about 1.5" - love it . That AE86 wheel is sweet , but wow they go for some coin...
Sarge

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

Yeah, that JDM wheel looks like it would be stock on late model 40's.

 

[Living in the Past]

FJ40 wheels suck, just feel out of place.

Must be a age thing. Been driving FJ40s since 74 and big wheel doesn't bother me in the least

Yeah, that JDM wheel looks like it would be stock on late model 40's.

I started a collection of possible steering wheels I might use in my FJ45 when I update the steering column. Have FJ60 and FJ62 steering wheels and even a very nice leather FJ80 steering wheel. Once I got hold of a late 4X series steering wheel decided to use that as it is what is stock in the late model FJ40. While that JDM wheel looks nice it reminds more of a pre air bag 80 series steering wheel not one from a FJ40.

 

[todt]

I love the big wheel too , was just digging. It just feels right to me.
I have an FJ60 wheel I don't need.

 

[RustyNailJustin]

Here is a retro looking option I did in one of my 45's Grant wheel

 

[Kevin Hubred]

View attachment 1166626 Here is a retro looking option I did in one of my 45's Grant wheel

NIce, I had one of these Grants in my 66 Chevelle Malibu, which I sold two months ago, and then bought the FJ40....

 

[Sethro60]

I especially like when the wifey drives the 40 with the huge wheel. She looks like a little kid.

 

[Kevin Hubred]

View attachment 1166626 Here is a retro looking option I did in one of my 45's Grant wheel

I called the guy I sold my Chevelle to, and he gave me the wood steering wheel off of it, Exactly the same Grand Steering Wheel!