i want to change my steering wheel to a grant wheel, wood grain, 15'',4.125 offset, what i'm worried about is the offset, will this make the wheel stick up to far help!!
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RodStRace
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steering wheel
RodStRace- Number of posts : 3046
Location : Chino Valley
Registration date : 2010-01-21
- Post n°2
Re: steering wheel
First, make sure you can get the adapter.
Seems some here have had an issue with that.
Next, go find a cardboard box. Cut out a 15" circle.
Get a cardboard tube. Cut it to the length of the offset and the thickness of the adapter. If the original wheel is still on, measure how high it is from the base to where the cardboard tube can be placed. Cut this distance off the tube.
Sit in the van and place your tube and circle on the column or wheel.
This will be a matter of physical size and taste, along with any other mods done to your van, so you will have to see if it fits you and your van comfortably.
I'm 6'4", so a chopped top won't work for me.
Seems some here have had an issue with that.
Next, go find a cardboard box. Cut out a 15" circle.
Get a cardboard tube. Cut it to the length of the offset and the thickness of the adapter. If the original wheel is still on, measure how high it is from the base to where the cardboard tube can be placed. Cut this distance off the tube.
Sit in the van and place your tube and circle on the column or wheel.
This will be a matter of physical size and taste, along with any other mods done to your van, so you will have to see if it fits you and your van comfortably.
I'm 6'4", so a chopped top won't work for me.
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°3
Re: steering wheel
great idea, as usual thanks rod, u da man!!
Walker- Number of posts : 144
Location : Woodstock, IL
Registration date : 2010-03-13
- Post n°4
Re: steering wheel
Grant#3314 is the adapter. eBay or summit have it.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8731
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 66
Registration date : 2008-05-29
- Post n°5
Re: steering wheel
grant 3315 or 4315 is what i used, one has a black trim ring the other has a chrome trim ring.
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dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°6
Re: steering wheel
yeah i got the 4315 still have to get a wheel was you guys ok with a 4.125 off set? or what wheel did you use?
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8731
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 66
Registration date : 2008-05-29
- Post n°7
Re: steering wheel
here is what i used because i liked that look but it does not bolt down like a regular wheel .3 screws hold it down so i made a spacer plate but it was a lot of work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/70-71-72-73-74-Mopar-E-body-steering-wheel-/170903792597?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27caa8ebd5&vxp=mtr
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°8
Re: steering wheel
that looks great dix, i want to get a 3 spoke wood grain wheel, i found one from summit 97 bucks, i'll take some pictures when ever i get it, i have a list of things to do it just been to hot in my garage for the past 2 weeks, i'll get cracken tomorrow its going to be in the 60s, that will be great after high 80s all the time,
slowflapper- Number of posts : 956
Location : GA
Age : 54
Registration date : 2010-07-29
- Post n°9
Re: steering wheel
dodge man wrote:yeah i got the 4315 still have to get a wheel was you guys ok with a 4.125 off set? or what wheel did you use?
I used the wooden wheel myself and actually like it better than the stock one. The stock wheel was too low and I always hit the turn signal switch with my hand going around turns. Dont have that problem with the wooden one and its easier to drive in my opinion.
there are more pics in my album (see forum sig)
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°10
Re: steering wheel
yeah thats just like the one i'm getting, thanks for sharing your pictures, should have mine done tomorrow,
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°11
Re: steering wheel
CraigK- Number of posts : 141
Location : Grafton Ohio
Registration date : 2012-05-14
- Post n°12
Re: steering wheel
That looks nice Dodge Man
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°13
Re: steering wheel
thanks craig, it steers easy, i thought it might be harder to steer with a smaller wheel.
O.H.surfboards- Number of posts : 58
Location : San Diego, Ca
Registration date : 2012-07-01
- Post n°14
Re: steering wheel
Slow flapper and dodge man, your guys steering wheels look great!
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°15
Re: steering wheel
thanks oh, going to lay 3/8 plywood and carpet on the floor next
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