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have interference with the wheel?

i've got buckets in it now... with a stock wheel.. i'm wanting to put on a smaller 13'' grant i have, but the adapter makes it stick out another 2.5 inches..

I don't have a stock bench to compare but i seriously doubt it'll get me any more room, and my brother even says it's rather tight... and he's pretty normal.

Anyone wanna share what they've done? if there is anyone.

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I raised my seat 1.5 inches. The steering wheel is pulled way. I needed the 1.5 inches to fit the 12" thumpers behind the seat. A benefit was that the steering wheel was moved slightly away too.

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how did you pull it away?

I was looking at physically pushing the column down.. but haven't decided if that's the way to go.

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i am using a wheel out of a late 80"s cavalier. that gained some room.the next thing may or maynot be safe.i removed the column and fabricated another bracket to weld to the one that holds the column to the dash with about 2.5" differance in lenght on the hole span. then remove the steering shaft from the box and column and compress it about 2.5" inches.the only thing i lost was the switch for the reverse lights was now where the column clamps to the firewall, so i use a toggle switch for them now. you dont lose all the compresion of the steering shaft so some people have told me it is safe , others say it is too risky. use your own judgement

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I went to and early camero/vega steering wheel that is about 14" in diameter. I have measured other factory wheels, like a SS monte wheel from the 80's and it is about 15", the smaller diameter wheel does give you extra room. The other option is to go to a tilt wheel, that helps to.

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I'm not too big to fit, but I am a full figured guy. If you don't have a tilt column get one. That will make a difference.

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:agree: if you dont already have it then tilt sterring is tha way 2 go 4 sure:metal:

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I took my steering column and moved it downward towards the firewall an inch. That meant that I had to change the mounting holes in the steering shaft, but I gained space for the driver. I also use an aluminum steering wheel with the appropriate adapter for mounting.

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it will for sure!

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I'm a rather large guy and my dually has k5 buckets and I have no problem with the wheel

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6' 1" and 285 lbs of pure Love Machine and I agree with the above,. Tilt Wheel is the way to go.No silly adapters and if your looking to keep the stock look its a win win

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The tilt column is the way to go for more than just a tight fitting tummy.

The reason I changed mine was because of the angle. With the slightly smaller billet wheel I installed the wheel blocked my view of the gauges, and was just at the wrong angle to be comfortable.

By adding the tilt I could adjust to a more comfortable driving angle and be able to see my gauges too.

Besides, I wanted my truck to have all the factory options I could put in it.

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go with the tilt.......i'm thinking about one for my computer desk.(just kiddin) i couldn't help it.it's to serious in here sometimes :lol:

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: My eyes they burn. Why?

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I dont know what's worse... on a computer all day that you need a reaching thing.. or that your so fat that you can't rub one out while sitting on the comp all day :lol:

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You are the :devil: Why would you do that to us? WHY?!?!

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Wow Boat... looks like you LOST a few pounds while you were in Vegas! :sumo:

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yeah thanks anthony.....had to get in "thong shape" for the vegas pool scene.the speedo look is out now in vegas.so,you gotta do the thong.

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Ya know, I never thought of taking it all off. Heres what I do when I need to cool off.

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:haha: you guys are nuts! :haha:

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:lol: you just described me lol....