DIY: Steering wheel replacement with black wood wheel

[gshadow325]

Originally this first post was this:

My wheel is getting icky feeling. I dont like wood in my cars but i do like how wood feels when its hot or cold out.

So my questions are, did anyone swap one out yet? Links?

I want a piano black sport wheel. i am looking at this one


EDIT:
Now that it is in and i confirmed it works. DIY instructions and pictures of the wheel and purchase info starts at post 33 ish.

EDIT:
Some guys have started getting theirs. General consensus is it looks real nice.

EDIT:
For those of you that dont want to read thru everything, although you should. great discussion.

Problem you may encounter, 1 person did. i didnt not.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...lacement-black-wood-wheel-14.html#post1772778

Another problem that happened. Sent the wrong wheel with no thumb grips. Nice mistake if you didnt want the thumb grips.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...lacement-black-wood-wheel-14.html#post1773675

GUYS LOOKS LIKE THE PRICE HAS COME DOWN!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIT-Toyota-...ash=item1c46979f5f:g:NksAAOSw7NNUID4Q&vxp=mtr

 

[riceandpho]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...ccessories/5984-woodgrain-steering-wheel.html
i know that was the only member that did the woodgrain steering wheel mod.

 

[gshadow325]

Hmm. Looks like I will be the next one.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Hmm. Looks like I will be the next one.

Please post pictures!

Also, how much did you pay for that lovely steering wheel?

 

[emelianenkov]

Has anyone replaced their steering wheel with one froma GX/Land Cruiser etc?

I'm sick of how nasty my leather wrap has gotten. I really need to try and clean/condition it.

One of the perforated leather wheels from a Lexus would be cool

 

[gshadow325]

Please post pictures!

Also, how much did you pay for that lovely steering wheel?

ebay offer submitted and accepted for $200!

i dont want to list the item YET till i get it and confirm it can work. after than, i will list it. i dont want others to get burned by it if it doesnt work.

it looks real nice and sweet.not a fan of wood, but i am a fan of a nice dark piano finish, perferated leather with intergrated sport grips and it looks thicker.

cant wait!

 

[preacher35]

You can get a steering wheel just like that (specifically for 4Runners) as well as many other wood/leather types (B&I brand), or even carbon fiber, from CARID.com for about $300.00. Just saying that if you want a large selection, they have it:

2005 Toyota 4Runner Steering Wheels at CARiD.com

 

[gshadow325]

Yes I know. I am a b and I retailer. Lead time is 4 to 6 weeks. They do not have piano black finish. They do not have perforated leather with thumb grips.

 

[gshadow325]

I have been selling b & I stuff since they had their warehouse in Brooklyn NY. Now manufacturing has moved to Mexico and quality has suffered. I got burned a few times on fitment issues on their dash trims and fender trims. So I stay away when ever possible from then.

 

[gshadow325]

feel like im getting thread jacked LOL

 

[RedSled]

feel like im getting thread jacked LOL

Sorry man, my bad.

 

[Cisco Kid]

My wheel is getting icky feeling. I dont like wood in my cars but i do like how wood feels when its hot or cold out.

So my questions are, did anyone swap one out yet? Links?

I want a piano black sport wheel. i am looking at this one

That's a nice wheel! Can't wait to see how this works out for you.

 

[gshadow325]

Sorry man, my bad.

no worries, busting balls. i may have a wheel for sale too soon!

That's a nice wheel! Can't wait to see how this works out for you.

i know, i wish it was here already!!! its soooo pretty and thumb grips too!!

 

[CookieRoe]

I have been selling b & I stuff since they had their warehouse in Brooklyn NY. Now manufacturing has moved to Mexico and quality has suffered. I got burned a few times on fitment issues on their dash trims and fender trims. So I stay away when ever possible from then.

Really? What kind of issues? Quality/premature wear/fitment?? I ask because this is where I wanted to get a "gray wood" steering wheel for mine. These guys seem to be the only ones who offer one. If they are as bad as you infer, then I guess I'll have no choice but just to have it "re-leathered".

 

[gshadow325]

nothing is bad on a small scale. i have stopped dealing with them for 4 years now.

then:
they will show a application for a new vehicle. sell them to me, then say oh we didnt confirm the new model is the same as the old model. real lack of quality control. fittment issues etc. i used them for dash over lays, their flat dash kits and moulded ones, fender trim and pillar posts. problem was i had the car here and it doesnt fir. it was counter productive, then i would have to be the one footing the bill to get it back to them for credit and warranty.

now:
who cares LOL they suck then, what could have changed now?

One of my largest distributors started selling their stuff around the same time we stopped. then they learned it was always a issue with them and dropped them the next year.

 

[CookieRoe]

Thanks for the heads-up!

Let us know how the Landcruiser wheel works out for ya!

 

[gshadow325]

Thanks for the heads-up!

Let us know how the Landcruiser wheel works out for ya!

just got notification its on a plane en-route to the usa! expected delivery in 2 days!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

That's a nice steering wheel. I did a wheel swap in my ack, I would love to do one in the truck as well. Defintely looking forward to pics

 

[Sungod]

What are you doing for the airbag and the steering wheel controls?

 

[BlackWorksInc]

What are you doing for the airbag and the steering wheel controls?

The steering wheels between the GX470 & the 4Runner are very similar, we actually used that steering wheel profile in the older Highlanders and some other models if I remember correctly.

I wouldn't be surprised if the covers, buttons, and airbag units bolted up to the steering wheel without any issues.