JustSomeName
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Looking good OP! Now time to find a matching shift knob!
DIY: Steering wheel replacement with black wood wheel
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gshadow325
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This picture makes it look like the stock steering wheel is larger in diameter.
you are right, i actually originally stacked them up rim to rim it was same size. hard to take picture holding this NEW wheel and worried it would slip out of my hands and crack or get scuffed. it was too beautiful to mess it up on the first day before i got it on the truck!
this is the best picture i got of it stacked up the opposit way. it is not smaller or bigger only thicker. which is nice, in the hands
no, not smaller. yes is thicker. i'll take some more pictures to answer these questions later when i get into work with the old wheel.
i also found this by the same seller
will not work, well cant say will not. since i was looking at the fj cruiser wheel. the connectors look identical, i would suspect that you can swap a fj wheel into a runner and vice versa as long as you had everything complete.
this camry wheel you posted has the rear cover mounting spots in a different place. my wheel its on top, camry is on borrom. the steering wheel controls tabs are also in a different spot too. the airbag might bolt up though.
^^^^^for my thoughts
i know, i did the hard part and found and confirmed a steering wheel will work. how about you find us a shift knob...thats a even trade right?
emelianenkov
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Wow! The eBay seller shipped within 4 hours! Very impressed thus far!
Eta is August 29-September 11
Eta is August 29-September 11
gshadow325
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Here's my details:
Ordered and paid Aug 1, Firday @ 415 pm EST, they are 12 hours ahead. so thats Sat 415am for them. its at taiwan airport by 8pm monday. walking thru my door at 915am on thursday
wait till you get this email. You'll be even happier. thats my tracking info, so you can see i not bullshitting you
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gshadow325
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This picture makes it look like the stock steering wheel is larger in diameter.
[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] cant slip anything by your eagle eye LOL
ok here is the skinny. i went out to make sure just now
OEM wheel 15 5/16
aftermarket wheel has 2 sizes top to bottom 15 1/4 or its 1/16 smaller
aftermarket wheel is small left to right also since the thumb grips are there so its contoured differently. 15 1/8 or 2/16 smaller
oem wheel thickness 1 1/16
aftermarket thickness 1 1/4 or 3/16 thicker in the NON contoured leather part at the 7 and 5 o clock positions
aftermarket wheel where the wood/piano finish is 1 1/8" or 1/16 thicker
hope this answers your questions everyone. Low ball the seller and post back what price you got it for. current lowest price is $199!
emelianenkov
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I didn't opt for air mail though but damn that's fast!
emelianenkov
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[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] cant slip anything by your eagle eye LOL
ok here is the skinny. i went out to make sure just now
OEM wheel 15 5/16
aftermarket wheel has 2 sizes top to bottom 15 1/4 or its 1/16 smaller
aftermarket wheel is small left to right also since the thumb grips are there so its contoured differently. 15 1/8 or 2/16 smaller
oem wheel thickness 1 1/16
aftermarket thickness 1 1/4 or 3/16 thicker in the NON contoured leather part at the 7 and 5 o clock positions
aftermarket wheel where the wood/piano finish is 1 1/8" or 1/16 thicker
hope this answers your questions everyone. Low ball the seller and post back what price you got it for. current lowest price is $199!
Great info! Thanks man! Can't wait to have a thicker contoured wheel
gshadow325
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standard shipping is airmail! thats the awesome part!!!
CookieRoe
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damn I wish it was available in gray (or gray wood). Piano black is very nice, but not my cup of tea.
Another option is to have a gray (or gray wood) replace by xyz company here in the states. What is nice here is the leather and those thumb inserts! This option would cost too much though...........
Looking good Steve! Alex, post pics when you install yours!!!:thumb3:
Another option is to have a gray (or gray wood) replace by xyz company here in the states. What is nice here is the leather and those thumb inserts! This option would cost too much though...........
Looking good Steve! Alex, post pics when you install yours!!!:thumb3:
emelianenkov
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emelianenkov
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CookieRoe
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You could always restain the wood
Naah, that finish must have some complex process behind it. I WOOD be ruining it if I had it refinished :behindsofa:
Oh well, really nice wheel. I'll think of something.........................
emelianenkov
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I'm sure enough sanding WOOD make it work
gshadow325
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gshadow325
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ok good question.
24hr test drive feel feedback. took some getting used to.
its like a new vehicle feel. since i have to get used to the position of the wheel.
i cant get over the fact they made little notches for your fingers when you have thumb grip going on. i love it.
you like your bimmer, you love your 4runner again.
gshadow325
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14hrs and 6 pieces left to auction. when i bought mine there was 12 left last week.
gshadow325
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they will let it expire. if it auto accepts then you will get it. i would up the offer slowly to 185 then 190
but i think you can only do it 2x then it would not let you offer anymore. i may be wrong.Similar threads
