Aftermarket Steering Wheel........

[dukmon]

Thinking I'd like to change out my factory steering wheel to something aftermarket. My existing wheel is in fine shape, I'd retain it for a future owner.

Has anyone done this? What's a good source? Something like a pre-airbag 80 series with leather would be nice. Fit issues or other considerations I need to make?

What say you, sayers?

 

[FJ62NY]

Interested in this as well, just took apart my steering wheel yesterday to fix my headlight switch and was surprised how easily it came apart. Missed out on a wood nardi wheel in the for sale area. Where can I find one and the hub necessary to adapt it?

 

[JayDoc]

I haven't heard of an aftermarket replacement so I'm useless there but I plan on doing something like this paracord wrap whenever I get off my ass and do it.

stolen from here: ROTM- klinetime574

 

[dukmon]

I haven't heard of an aftermarket replacement so I'm useless there but I plan on doing something like this paracord wrap whenever I get off my ass and do it.

That looks like a summer camp craft project!!

 

[cruiserpilot]

My wheel was kind of busted up, so I found a used Toms Racing wheel. The horn doesn't work, I have to lengthen the
slider bushing that makes contact with the back of the horn.. I like it as it's 1" leather and it's smaller diameter so easier
for me. I had a 70 series wheel on there for a year, but it was larger diameter and I found that too uncomfortable.

 

[cruiserpilot]

We also have a '98 RAV4 at home. It has a really nice steering wheel, I will be looking at removing it and seeing
how it fits into my BJ74. Smaller, and has a really nice feel.
So I like to have a bit smaller wheel to fit when the wheel is tilted into driving position.

 

[doug720]

What about the RAV4's airbag. Can it be removed and still have the center section and horn?

 

[cruiserpilot]

I don't know if the '98 has an airbag. Hadn't thought of that. Do they? I'm not home, so I can't run out and look.

 

[TLC Norway]

I just installed a late 80s Corolla wheel, needed some mods but easy enough! Love the smaller diameter, thicker, closer to driver and the fact that it's a Toyota wheel!

Covered in this post: HJ61 Cruiser build

 

[ProwlerDriver]

I've had a metal lecarra:


and now a HUGE Non US Fj60 wheel:

 

[Tapage]

digging the Corolla steering wheel .. all stuff works with it ..? horn, and turn signal ?

 

[TLC Norway]

digging the Corolla steering wheel .. all stuff works with it ..? horn, and turn signal ?

Yes, with the small mods it's all in order. just drove for 4 hours today, loving it.
With the wheel 'backspacing' it now feels like my lights are on high, since the light and washer switch is about an inch further away.

 

[EasternYeti]

I've seen guys running grant and nardi wheels, you just need the right hub adaptor.

Totally going to treat myself to a huge wooden one at some point

 

[NCFJ]

From the Grant site
Look familiar?

 

[EasternYeti]

From the Grant site
Look familiar?

This looks sweet! how does it compare to the size of the OEM wheel I wonder.

Never got around to measuring mine

 

[Benjaman]

I like the Grant wheels, there low cost and good quality.

 

[Elbert]

From the Grant site
Look familiar?

I have similar wheel but mine is aged a little bit. They come in different diameters as I recall.

 

[Output Shaft]

Interior | L&L Land Cruisers

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

To be installed

Middle East spec 60 wheel.


J

 

[ProwlerDriver]

yeah middle east one is still my favorite