Steering Wheel Swap
01-27-2012, 09:52 AM
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02-10-2012, 05:44 AM
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So here are the results.....
I'm 95% happy with them.
I'd say it looks pretty nice. It is not however a OEM replacement. It's a B&I recover of an OEM core. For didn't wrap the spokes all the way to their edges, and the B&I did. Not a big deal, actually looks nicer. But the shroud doesnt quite fit 100% right near the cruise control buttons. (Buttons are fully functional)
On the side with the radio/HVAC controls, it fits great.
So what I'm going to have to do is get a better cutting wheel attachment for my dremel and trim the edge of the shroud near the cruise buttons so it fits better.
I'm slightly disappointed, but I think overall it is an improvement.
I'm 95% happy with them.
I'd say it looks pretty nice. It is not however a OEM replacement. It's a B&I recover of an OEM core. For didn't wrap the spokes all the way to their edges, and the B&I did. Not a big deal, actually looks nicer. But the shroud doesnt quite fit 100% right near the cruise control buttons. (Buttons are fully functional)
On the side with the radio/HVAC controls, it fits great.
So what I'm going to have to do is get a better cutting wheel attachment for my dremel and trim the edge of the shroud near the cruise buttons so it fits better.
I'm slightly disappointed, but I think overall it is an improvement.
I got my wheel yesterday and installed it. The leather on the center hub sort of "over fills the hub" and mine was going on like that too. The opening for the switches was a bear to get the switches back in due to the decreased clearance. I was able to get the back bezel in the proper orientation without any trimming, but had to work it into the leather a bit to get the bezel to sit in the proper orientation.
All in all, interior looks 100 times better now. Wheel is much thicker in diameter than origional and it feels it under hand. Just wish the wood matched the dash and doors a little better, but don't think anyone will take notice, since its not thier truck and they probably don't give a hoot about my truck anyway. Would be easier to place an overlay on the factory wood trim to match the wheel.
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So here are the results.....
I'm 95% happy with them.
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I'd say it looks pretty nice. It is not however a OEM replacement. It's a B&I recover of an OEM core. For didn't wrap the spokes all the way to their edges, and the B&I did. Not a big deal, actually looks nicer. But the shroud doesnt quite fit 100% right near the cruise control buttons. (Buttons are fully functional)
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Attachment 527965
On the side with the radio/HVAC controls, it fits great.
Attachment 527966
Attachment 527967
So what I'm going to have to do is get a better cutting wheel attachment for my dremel and trim the edge of the shroud near the cruise buttons so it fits better.
I'm slightly disappointed, but I think overall it is an improvement.
I'm 95% happy with them.
Attachment 527961
Attachment 527962
Attachment 527963
I'd say it looks pretty nice. It is not however a OEM replacement. It's a B&I recover of an OEM core. For didn't wrap the spokes all the way to their edges, and the B&I did. Not a big deal, actually looks nicer. But the shroud doesnt quite fit 100% right near the cruise control buttons. (Buttons are fully functional)
Attachment 527964
Attachment 527965
On the side with the radio/HVAC controls, it fits great.
Attachment 527966
Attachment 527967
So what I'm going to have to do is get a better cutting wheel attachment for my dremel and trim the edge of the shroud near the cruise buttons so it fits better.
I'm slightly disappointed, but I think overall it is an improvement.