Steering Wheel Fix

[drcdan]

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I've owned 4 Land Cruisers and this has happened to them all. I think it's caused by sun exposure. On the top half of the steering wheel the plastic/rubber covering separates from the steel core and feels loose and spongy. I used to replace the steering wheel but now they're getting expensive and hard-to-find.
I tried a repair method that seems to have worked for over a year now and I wanted to share it.
I used the product called Git Rot and a large hypodermic needle. I mixed and then injected the material into the steering wheel where it was loose. (Cover the seat because it does drip). Let it cure for 24 hours IMG_20200425_002549.jpgand the wheel is hard as a

 

[NearJetties]

Nice fix. Any particular reason for choosing that epoxy over another?

 

[Skniper]

Interesting stuff.
My steering wheel did the same and started cracking apart, very ugly. I covered it (tightly) with a wheelskins cover, made it super solid again. Adding some some type of adhesive inside would’ve made it even better.

 

[FishTown]

I’ll be attempting this fix. Did you just stick the needle through the rubber? Mine is doing it all over - I’m wondering how many spots I should inject.

I also noticed a few holes that look factory on the back of the rubber - any ideas what those are for?

 

[drcdan]

I’ll be attempting this fix. Did you just stick the needle through the rubber? Mine is doing it all over - I’m wondering how many spots I should inject.

I also noticed a few holes that look factory on the back of the rubber - any ideas what those are for?

Just stick the needle thru the rubber. I think the other holes are the factory moulding holes. It does seep thru cracked rubber so cover the seats. The Get Rot I used is just a very slow setting epoxy. It's still holding up.