DIY: Steering wheel replacement with black wood wheel

[emelianenkov]

Sold my steering wheel to a xRunner dude in Phoenix

 

[JeffMerr]

When I search there are a lot of threads with this same question, but no one has seemed to report back that they actually did the swap and if there were any issues etc

 

[emelianenkov]

Issues with what, [MENTION=97326]JeffMerr[/MENTION]?

 

[emelianenkov]

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Is that what I think that is...

Did you do a multi-color LED set-up on your dash?

 

[hearno]

Those are two different clusters

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Those are two different clusters

Just ruin my dream for having a cluster I could set any number of a bajillion colors! :moping:

 

[97BlackAckCL]

So I'm wondering if the wiring is already there for the controls to plug into? And I know I would need the center portion from an oem control steering wheel since there are cut outs on each side.

The set I'm selling has all the wiring with it, it just plugs into the back of the wheel

 

[emelianenkov]

Is that what I think that is...



Did you do a multi-color LED set-up on your dash?

Perhaps....

Those are two different clusters

Yep! Did a his and hers for my buddy's 11' Tacoma and his wife's 06 Tacoma.

Just ruin my dream for having a cluster I could set any number of a bajillion colors! :moping:

Hahaha it'll be ok buddy!

I think the shitstangs have or had the option to set whatever color interior lights you want

 

[SteveAndStaci]

Well I just installed our new steering wheel last night after putting the wife to bed. Easy peasy! The most time-consuming step was trying to figure out what needed trimmed to avoid the rubbing issue [MENTION=63211]emelianenkov[/MENTION] reported. I didn't end up having to trim anything... everything went together just fine. The eBay seller must have fixed the issue.

I love the steering wheel. My only complaint is I thought the leather would be softer or better quality. Mine was a bit rough/wrinkled. I bought the steering wheel without thumb grips and non-perforated leather.

I don't think I ever saw a definitive answer on the cheapest offer the seller would accept on eBay. To answer the question, it's definitely $199. I increased my offer in $1 increments... $198 was rejected.

Quite a big hit to the wallet in the last 2 weeks...
$415 - Two new front wheel hub/bearing assemblies (overpaid for the first one on eBay... bought a better and cheaper assembly for the 2nd off a guy on this forum)
$970 - New tires
$208 - Replaced spare tire winch cable... while changing the tires I tried swapping out the spare rim because it was less corroded. The crap cable frayed and broke. Its a PITA replacing the winch.
$245 - New steering wheel (after shipping)
$750 - New Kenwood DNX572BH stereo head unit and parts due to arrive next week

Looking forward to installing a new stereo soon, along with new back-lighting for the gauges if [MENTION=63211]emelianenkov[/MENTION] can give me a good price (hint hint)!

So now who wants to buy an OEM UrbanRunner steering wheel with perforated and non-perforated leather?? It's in great shape, promise!

Old UrbanRunner Steering wheel... let me know if you're interested


Old UrbanRunner Steering wheel... let me know if you're interested.


New steering wheel

 

[gshadow325]

bumping old thread for new link i found for the steering wheel
Mit Toyota 4Runner 2003 2009 Black Piano Wood Leather Steering Wheel Standard | eBay

 

[CookieRoe]

bumping old thread for new link i found for the steering wheel

Cheaper than the other steering wheel, but not the same one. Nice find!

 

[mizak82]

I will do this one day.. Previous car was a Lexus, loved the wooden steering wheel..

 

[murderit]

Is it possible to add a new steering wheel that has volume controls to add it to a sr5 with no stock system?


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[gshadow325]

Is it possible to add a new steering wheel that has volume controls to add it to a sr5 with no stock system?


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all day everyday. read thru the thread you will see i have a 03 with the extra buttons on the right

 

[murderit]

all day everyday. read thru the thread you will see i have a 03 with the extra buttons on the right

Any particular one I have to order?

 

[gshadow325]

Any particular one I have to order?

in the search bar on the top of the page type in bluetooth buttons

second hit will give you pictures and a how to.

there are plenty of threads on it

 

[murderit]

in the search bar on the top of the page type in bluetooth buttons



second hit will give you pictures and a how to.



there are plenty of threads on it

Thank you

 

[murderit]

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

If I get a steering wheel from carid with volume controls is it possible to hook those up to my head unit? I wrote the company and didn't get a response.

 

[CookieRoe]

If I get a steering wheel from carid with volume controls is it possible to hook those up to my head unit? I wrote the company and didn't get a response.

I hear "carid"'s customer service is abysmal, so forget it. I almost got a steering wheel from them a few years ago until I was warned about them.

If you read the thread provided, you will see that you can get the buttons on the steering wheel to work with your aftermarket (or OEM) HU.