Steering wheel cancer

Trade for an Explorer; instead of the grip falling apart, you can have extremely confusing cruise controls that LITERALLY melt during the summer.

Yeah, trade for the Explorer...instead of the steering wheel falling apart, you can have a VEHICLE that falls apart. Much more fun that way!
 
This!

My base model steering wheel looks brand new. It's all black & probably made out of vinyl or synthetic rubber but it's way better than the leather.

I just noticed I typed runner instead of rubber :lol:

The leather one does feel better though
 
i have a 97 and picked up a steering wheel from a 01. looking for an airbag. are they direct swaps? anything else i will need to make it work correctly?
 
i have a 97 and picked up a steering wheel from a 01. looking for an airbag. are they direct swaps? anything else i will need to make it work correctly?

I have a black airbag from my '99 with the 4 spoke wheel. I'll PM you pics if you are interested. $50 shipped
 
The problem with the rubber wheel is that it isn't leather. It's not bad if you don't mind a wheel that feels more at home in a 98' Corolla than a 98' 4Runner. Reupholstering isn't that crazy in terms of pricing for a steering wheel. They might even be able to make the wheel thicker. The 2-spoke wheel usually wears better and seems a little thicker than the 4-spoke wheel if you don't mind the look.
 
$8.00 piece of leather from amazon and a few hours to stitch and I think it turned out great. pic doesnt do it justice
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(I had never stitched anything before so it took some time to do)
 

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How thick does this make the wheel? I hate added steering wheel covers because they make the wheel so girthy...and I am just not used to that
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I bought it but haven't installed it yet.
I hazard a guess it won't add more than 1/8" of thickness, probably less

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sorry I didnt get back to you quicker, I just saw the notification.
It doesnt add much girth. I hate that also. If it is sewn on tight with the edges drawn together you wont even notice that its on the wheel.
on a good note: its the cheapest mod I have done to the runner!!!!!
 
I just restored one yesterday

First attempt turned out pretty good. My second will be better and much faster.
 

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