Wood Steering Wheel?
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Aurora Texas
Originally Posted by CowboyJEB
Rollingrock, Larryp, Plunds01, et al...SUCCESS!
I made contact with the guy who did the steering wheel mod, and he was very helpful. He purchased the "core" from Alliance Technology at www.stwheel.com.
Their website lists the steering wheel as "oxford burl and med. parchment leather"--$339. They say something about sending in the original steering wheel for a discount or a small rebate, too.
Surprised it's that much, but it is beautiful.
If anyone takes the plunge on it, keep us all posted!!
I made contact with the guy who did the steering wheel mod, and he was very helpful. He purchased the "core" from Alliance Technology at www.stwheel.com.
Their website lists the steering wheel as "oxford burl and med. parchment leather"--$339. They say something about sending in the original steering wheel for a discount or a small rebate, too.
Surprised it's that much, but it is beautiful.
If anyone takes the plunge on it, keep us all posted!!
Good luck to those doing it....show us how you did it.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
I recently purchased a woodgrain steering wheel off of eBay. When it arrives, I intend to do the swap in my driveway. I've done it before, but on a '98 GMC Sierra I used to own a few years back. It is very easy and pretty straightforward. You just have to be careful around the airbag and know how to handle it.
For those DIY'ers and interested in what all is involved, here is a set of Ford's generic instructions in .pdf format to review...
Ford (Generic) Steering Wheel Removal Instructions
Only other thing to note...after disconnecting the battery, pump the brakes 5-6 times to release any stored energy. Just an extra safety precaution instead of waiting 1 minute and assuming power is completely drained.
Here is a pic of the wheel I purchased...
The tan might be slightly off, and maybe even the woodgrain, but it is close enough for me.
I paid $165 for the wheel (brand new unit) plus $30 shipping. I also had to include a $50 core charge which is refunded when I return my original wheel (I do not intend to return my original). So, $245 isn't a bad deal as far as I'm concerned. $195 is even better if you are willing to give up your original.
I'll be sure to post up pics when I complete the swap.
For those DIY'ers and interested in what all is involved, here is a set of Ford's generic instructions in .pdf format to review...
Ford (Generic) Steering Wheel Removal Instructions
Only other thing to note...after disconnecting the battery, pump the brakes 5-6 times to release any stored energy. Just an extra safety precaution instead of waiting 1 minute and assuming power is completely drained.
Here is a pic of the wheel I purchased...
The tan might be slightly off, and maybe even the woodgrain, but it is close enough for me.
I paid $165 for the wheel (brand new unit) plus $30 shipping. I also had to include a $50 core charge which is refunded when I return my original wheel (I do not intend to return my original). So, $245 isn't a bad deal as far as I'm concerned. $195 is even better if you are willing to give up your original.
I'll be sure to post up pics when I complete the swap.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: texas
I have made a KR color Leather steering wheel cover before . I have not made one in a long time but I get asked alot too! I dont know how to post the picture but there is a picture of it on my website under the F250/F350 tab www.ranchitout.com
I pre punched the hole and the guy laced it over his wheel he sent me pics and it looked great but I could only find the one of it taped on my wheel .. Rockpick I understand if you need to remove the link but if you do could you post the picture of it for them? I dont know how
I pre punched the hole and the guy laced it over his wheel he sent me pics and it looked great but I could only find the one of it taped on my wheel .. Rockpick I understand if you need to remove the link but if you do could you post the picture of it for them? I dont know how
