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Steering Wheel Redux

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by termin8ed, Mar 10, 2019.

  1. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Anyone ever cut the spokes on an original and the wheel rim? Looking for a smaller diameter wheel but still want the factory look.
     
    termin8ed, Mar 10, 2019
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  2. PeteL

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    I don't see how you could reconstruct it?
     
    PeteL, Mar 11, 2019
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  3. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Weld it back together and Epoxy?:shrug:
     
    termin8ed, Mar 11, 2019
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  4. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Why not just take the original wheel off the steering shaft and then put whatever steering wheel you want on there?
     
    jeepstar, Mar 11, 2019
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  5. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    If i can find one smaller that lokks like the original i will. Anyone have any leads?
     
    termin8ed, Mar 11, 2019
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  6. 47v6

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    Look up Sheller steering wheel on Ebay. Lawn mover, tractor, etc. You're probably going to have to modify it.
     
    47v6, Mar 11, 2019
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  7. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Most of the sheller wheels are the same size. Looks like you can use acetone and pieces of old wheel to make repairs. Getting my column in tonight and looks like i can mount it for now and it will work, but the lower shaft is too short. I'll see if i can get some tubing from alro tomorrow so i can lengthen it.

    Thought i had an extra wheel. If i find it i may still try to make a smaller diameter wheel. For now i fits
     
    termin8ed, Mar 11, 2019
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  8. 62CheepJeep

    62CheepJeep Member

    Would smaller diameter wheel make turns harder/more difficult without owner steering?

    Would make getting in and out easier for sure, leg clearance is scarce on mine.
     
    62CheepJeep, Mar 12, 2019
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  9. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    smaller diameter=less rotational force=harder.
     
    jeepstar, Mar 12, 2019
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  10. 62CheepJeep

    62CheepJeep Member

    I thought so. Thanks.
     
    62CheepJeep, Mar 12, 2019
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  11. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    With ps though i dont need it. I can steer with my pinky if i needed to(y)
     
    termin8ed, Mar 12, 2019
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  12. 62CheepJeep

    62CheepJeep Member

    Lol. I don’t have that luxury. Still have the original Ross gearbox on mine. Too many other projects to tackle/button up first. But hopefully one day.
     
    62CheepJeep, Mar 12, 2019
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  13. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Worked on the column attachment over the last week. Worked on a mount for the bottom tonight.

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    termin8ed, Mar 30, 2019
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  14. 62CheepJeep

    62CheepJeep Member

    Did you have to move the steering box to raise the column. I have stared at mine a few times wondering if this was possible. Would love to have more room to make it easier to get in and out of the Jeep..
     
    62CheepJeep, Mar 30, 2019
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  15. mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

    Right now my mod for making it easier to get in and out is to attempt to loose a few pounds. Note I said 'attempt' but tonight's apple pie did not help.
     
    mickeykelley, Mar 30, 2019
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  16. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    I had a cherokee gm style column in before. Think this one came out of a 79 cj.
     
    termin8ed, Mar 31, 2019
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  17. 62CheepJeep

    62CheepJeep Member


    I have lost 32 lbs. Modified Keto lifestyle. The biggest issue is my seats came out of Dodge Durango so they sit higher than stock seats or at least appear to and am just over 6’1” and all legs. Lol
     
    62CheepJeep, Mar 31, 2019
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  18. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    The later column like i am using sits a little higher in the dash. I havent tried it before, but the ross box does have some rotational adjustability at the frame. Wonder if you could rotate it enough to tuck it a couple inches further up into the dash?
     
    termin8ed, Mar 31, 2019
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  19. 62CheepJeep

    62CheepJeep Member

    I am wondering that too.... Anyone tried this before?
     
    62CheepJeep, Mar 31, 2019
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