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Old 10-27-2008, 06:54 PM #1
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Leather Steering Wheel Mod
I hated the thin, plastic steering wheel that came with my 2004 SR5 so I instead of spending a few hundred $ to replace it, I purchased a leather steering wheel cover from Wheelskins that I installed this weekend.

I ordered the EuroPerf cover, which provides the perfect level of tactile feedback through perforated leather on the sides and smooth leather on the top & bottom. After the installation, I now have a thicker steering wheel that has a much nicer feel since it's true leather.

I ordered an extra thread and needle so that I could attach the leather cover using the Baseball Stitch Method.

Overall, this mod is cheap (<$45, including shipping) and the results are great. The only drawback is that you will have to sew the leather cover onto the existing wheel, which can take anywhere from an hour (for the loop stitch) to several hours for the baseball stitch.

You can see the detail below, or for larger photo's you can check out my Flickr Set.
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that looks very nice!! i have an sr5 and i think im going to do this too!. i purchased a semi nice wheel cover, but this once is great looking !!


*edit how did you get this for 45? i just set up to order one and its 60
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WOW...looks very nice! Almost like the one that came on my UR. Good job!
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I installed one of these on my old 4runner. The original leather was worn out and ripped. So I removed the original leather and installed a leather wheelskin. Very nice product.
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NJRunner - I purchased mine through eBay for about $45, although you can also find them on DCCarCare.com for $38.95 + $5.95 shipping (that's for the most expensive Wheelskin).

They'll even send you an extra thread and needle for free, and it costs just under $45
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that is a good job. i have the leather steering wheel also.

i have always like the lexus suv steering wheel and thought about replacing mine.

wonder if anyone has replaced the whole steering wheel?
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