I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 04-12-2008, 04:43 AM

I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel. It's the spring that goes into the brass tube and connects with the horn button. I've found a steel spring at a hardware store that'll fit inside the tube, but it's much stiffer than I remember the original being and it's also longer. Could someone measure their original spring and give me the length? Might as well give me the diameter just for kicks. I'm not sure if this will work especially since the spring I have is stiffer, but I figure I'll just cut the steel spring to length and install it and find out.

Also, I can't remember which way the brass 'cup' or 'tube' points when it's positioned properly. Would someone give me guidance?

chevydog66 · 04-12-2008, 07:45 AM

Does Grant have any instructions on their website? The smaller side of the cup goes down in the opening that the spring goes in. They're tricky to install, I do remember that. Would Grant sell individual parts for their products? Did you check on their website?

chevydog66 · 04-12-2008, 07:51 AM

I just checked on their site and didn't find much info.

OhioDan · 04-12-2008, 11:26 AM

I used a spring out of an ink pen once. Ya might have to stretch it a little to get close to original length? Had to buy another adapter kit to get the original spring if I needed.

ratrod67 · 04-12-2008, 01:28 PM

PM me your address. I have the spring assembly and a set of instructions I can send you.

Brad · 04-13-2008, 04:39 AM

Long story short- I had to take my steering wheel off and lost the spring over several days.
Ratrod67, got a a PM coming your way. Thanks!!!

04-12-2008, 04:43 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel. It's the spring that goes into the brass tube and connects with the horn button. I've found a steel spring at a hardware store that'll fit inside the tube, but it's much stiffer than I remember the original being and it's also longer. Could someone measure their original spring and give me the length? Might as well give me the diameter just for kicks. I'm not sure if this will work especially since the spring I have is stiffer, but I figure I'll just cut the steel spring to length and install it and find out. Also, I can't remember which way the brass 'cup' or 'tube' points when it's positioned properly. Would someone give me guidance? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-12-2008, 07:45 AM	#2
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel Does Grant have any instructions on their website? The smaller side of the cup goes down in the opening that the spring goes in. They're tricky to install, I do remember that. Would Grant sell individual parts for their products? Did you check on their website? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

04-12-2008, 07:51 AM	#3
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel I just checked on their site and didn't find much info. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

04-12-2008, 11:26 AM	#4
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel I used a spring out of an ink pen once. Ya might have to stretch it a little to get close to original length? Had to buy another adapter kit to get the original spring if I needed. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

04-12-2008, 01:28 PM	#5
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel PM me your address. I have the spring assembly and a set of instructions I can send you.

04-13-2008, 04:39 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: I've lost the spring to my Grant steering wheel Long story short- I had to take my steering wheel off and lost the spring over several days. Ratrod67, got a a PM coming your way. Thanks!!! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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