steering wheel treatment and/or leather and rawhide wrap?

[landcruiser3DP]

is there such a thing as preventative maintenance (meaning keeping it going a little while longer) for the steering wheel?
what is the backup plan if it disintegrates?!
also - is there a primo real leather and real rawhide wrap i can putnon if i have the time and want to spend the coin?
THANKS
jon

 

[brianh699]

New Italian Leather Steering Wheel Covers in Oak (Tan) he does a gray also if that's your color.

 

[landcruiser3DP]

New Italian Leather Steering Wheel Covers in Oak (Tan) he does a gray also if that's your color.

thanks! also interested in other options i guess. seems like i should just be able to sew on a leather cover with some rawhide or something...?

 

[F80FJ]

Yes. Takes 3-5hrs. Ain’t nobody got time for that! Or take to local upholstery shop, $300-500 to do it right.

 

[ewillis]

Or just swap it out with one from the 93-94 era, which has been peer reviewed and empirically evidenced as the superior era...

 

[ERG80]

I put wheelskins in my 80 and t100. I’m happy with them even though they’re not as nice as the Italian leather cover posted above. I think they would be much easier to install.
Some pics in this thread:
Need New Leather-ish Steering Cover under $30 online (no sewing!)

 

[1911garand]

I just picked up a $14.99 cover from AutoZone, I think they are 14.5" size. Very easy, tight to install, cheap, and effective (like my girlfriend).

 

[landcruiser3DP]

Yes. Takes 3-5hrs. Ain’t nobody got time for that! Or take to local upholstery shop, $300-500 to do it right.

hey man. so the vietnam vet that works out of his garage on my bike route could see it up for me i guess? can i buy the leather somewhere? i mean, i am not sure i wouldn’t mind doing this myself but it seems it should be a possibly to see it in and also just buy it precut. seems like a PITA to cut it with no template.
also. i see there is no airbag. so i can basically find a 93 - 97 in good condition and switch out in 30 minutes? with 93-94 being slightly different i guess?
and no way to preserve or maintain these things i guess?
THANK YOU

 

[landcruiser3DP]

I put wheelskins in my 80 and t100. I’m happy with them even though they’re not as nice as the Italian leather cover posted above. I think they would be much easier to install.
Some pics in this thread:
Need New Leather-ish Steering Cover under $30 online (no sewing!)

hey man. thanks for that and the link. i am tempted to try black. i’ve got black exterior and the tan interior. don’t mind getting crafty. am i missing something or are they leather?!
One Color Leather Steering Wheel Cover Manufacturer

 

[ERG80]

am i missing something or are they leather?!
One Color Leather Steering Wheel Cover Manufacturer

“Wheelskins are the finest, most luxurious Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Covers available. They are individually hand-crafted in California of choice domestic cowhide, especially tanned for Wheelskins. Our exclusive patented lacing hole reinforcement system ensures a tight custom fit on any steering wheel.”