Steering Wheel Refurbishment (1 Viewer)

[new96FJ80]

Hi all,

Any businesses or individuals in the DFW area you would recommend to replace the worn leather rim on the steering wheel and the leather on the shift lever? After 270k miles, finally getting worn enough to replace.

Thanks!

 

[SNLC]

Dallas Custom Steering Wheel.


Be aware that if the core is toast they can’t fix it, at least not like new. They do a good job and stand behind their work but we have had one the core needed repaired and the finished job was soso.

Cheers

 

[bhsdriller]

If you feel like DIY

Amazon product ASIN B07W2WYLV1

 

[Kernal]

@new96FJ80 Been discussed, try a search in this forum using terms like:

steering wheel repair recovered refurb refurbish leather etc, etc

FZJ-80 leather steering wheel recovered

Just got my wheel back from Dallas Custom Steering Wheel in Texas. They're not connected to Craft Customs (also in Texas) and don't know if either does better/same quality work than the other. I went with full leather with a slight "grain" compared to the original leather (which is perfectly...

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Dallas Custom Steering Wheel

 

[new96FJ80]

Dallas Custom Steering Wheel.


Be aware that if the core is toast they can’t fix it, at least not like new. They do a good job and stand behind their work but we have had one the core needed repaired and the finished job was soso.

Cheers

Thanks, this is really helpful!

 

[Halfpint]

If you feel like DIY

Amazon product ASIN B07W2WYLV1

I did this one and was really surprised how easy it was to do and how good it came out for me!

 

[Kentucky Cruiser]

+1 on Dallas Steering Wheel. Excellent service and quality work. Will probably have them do my shifter and sun visors. They can do both

 

[RS6tofj80]

+3 - they've done the last three 80 wheels for me - they can also do your shifter or transfer knob or center console lid / arm rest etc....

I opted for a bit more foam to increase the diameter for my last two wheels and really like that option.

Cheers

E

 

[reklund5]

I just sent mine to Craft Customs in Rockwall Texas last month. I also had them add foam to increase the grip thickness. They did a fabulous job- so much so that I'm sending them my Supra wheel next.

Craft Customs - Steering Wheel Restoration

Steering Wheel Restoration and Customization, Dashes and Interior Trim. We restore, enhance, or customize any make or model vehicle.

craftcustoms.com

 

[bhsdriller]

I just sent mine to Craft Customs in Rockwall Texas last month. I also had them add foam to increase the grip thickness. They did a fabulous job- so much so that I'm sending them my Supra wheel next.

Craft Customs - Steering Wheel Restoration

Steering Wheel Restoration and Customization, Dashes and Interior Trim. We restore, enhance, or customize any make or model vehicle.

craftcustoms.com

How much

 

[uscmas412]

nm...got the two vendors confused

 

[Trollhole]

We get Craft Customs to do all ours. They always do a great job. If the foam has separated they will fix it. Turn around is usually 2-4 weeks.

 

[SucioP]

We get Craft Customs to do all ours. They always do a great job. If the foam has separated they will fix it. Turn around is usually 2-4 weeks.

+ 1. They did my wheel and shifter. Cleanest part of my whole rig.

 

[ace10]

Craft Customs did my '93 steering wheel and shifter back in 2018. Including adding padding to the wheel. Wheel was $349. Shifter was $125.
The quote from Dallas was $429 for the padded wheel and $115 for the shifter.

The work was outstanding. I don't have pics. That 80 was sold in 2020.

 

[Cruiser804]

+4 Dallas steering wheel

 

[reklund5]

How much

Mine was $425 but it had extensive peeling and foam damage. I also had them increase the grip diameter some too. I suspect a lesser damaged wheel would cost less.

 

[Heelerdude]

Plus 1 on Craft Customs, Just got my wheel and shifter back from them for my 95 and it looks awesome!!

 

[oilbrnr]

Craft Customs did my LX450 wheel about 9 years ago. Had them add the faux wood sections to match the rest of the interior. Looked great for about 6-7 years, and then the leather started to peel the outer died layer off, so it is black now at the 10-2 positions. The lower faux wood section as a slight movement to it too if you twist lightly. Overall, not that impressed for long term.

 

[DIRTBIKEUSA]

I just got one of those lace-in leather covers and amazon and it looks great! Why not try that? Yeah it aes like and hour and a half but it was fun and I learned something.

If the foam core is toasted you can get hard foam puffy to try to fill the worn spots..

 

[george.arnold]

+1 for Craft Customs. They did a great job on my wheel. I added some foam to beef it up a bit. I ordered a new shifter cover from Toyota instead of getting my old one wrapped.