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Chevy68c10 · 03-15-2006, 08:27 AM

I think I made a mistake by putting a "13" steering wheel on a 1968 c10 short step side. I believe it may be making it harder to turn with. The truck just got power steering about 4 months ago. Should I change it ? and if yes , to what size? The original was just way too big.

70c10 · 03-15-2006, 08:30 AM

I have a 13.5" Grant and I think it's a little too small. I think the smallest you should go is 14".

Bill72BB · 03-15-2006, 11:38 AM

A lot of us are using this wheel , it's 15" .

**dennislbrooks** · 03-15-2006, 12:05 PM

I have a 15" grant on tilt -- am satisfied.

68Stepbed · 03-15-2006, 12:45 PM

I'm running a 14" LeCarra. I like it.

Bill72BB, aren't those 15"?

Bill72BB · 03-15-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I'm running a 14" LeCarra. I like it.

Bill72BB, aren't those 15"?

MATT : Your right it's 15" just got out the tape . must be Oldtimers syndrome .

68Stepbed · 03-17-2006, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill72BB

MATT : Your right it's 15" just got out the tape . must be Oldtimers syndrome .

You mean Sometimers?

Go help FredT find his glasses.

davidh · 03-15-2006, 01:56 PM

You're driving a truck not a Vega or Chevette. Those little steering wheels are only good for driving with hand cuffs on...

Jim85IROC · 03-15-2006, 02:21 PM

I dunno. I put a 13.5" grant into my 87 (I know, I know... different truck), but I love the difference. It completely transformed the way the truck drives. It feels like I'm driving a normal vehicle now instead of a school bus. The truck actually feels like it responds to input through the steering wheel.

I'm a big fan of smaller wheels.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2006, 04:50 PM

I got a wheel out of a trans am or something... it's a 13.5 or 14. I like it. Even the 15 inch padded 4 spoke as seen above seems huge now, and there's more thigh room. Not that I have huge thighs... but I like the wheel tilted down quite a bit.

hemibd · 03-19-2006, 01:44 PM

I'am putting a 14" Grant Banjo wheel on my 72. Have power steering. I think it will help. I have the old stock wheel (16" I think) that was on the truck without power steering and it seem a might to easy to steer with the power steering.

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2006, 02:21 PM

Here's why I love the small wheel and the tilt;

Very comfortable IMO.

72armyswbtruck · 03-19-2006, 02:24 PM

Wow, the man shows his face, cool lookin' dude
just sit back and enjoy the ride

03-15-2006, 08:27 AM	#1
Chevy68c10 Located in Buford,Georgia Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54	Question about steering Wheel? I think I made a mistake by putting a "13" steering wheel on a 1968 c10 short step side. I believe it may be making it harder to turn with. The truck just got power steering about 4 months ago. Should I change it ? and if yes , to what size? The original was just way too big.

03-15-2006, 08:30 AM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Question about steering Wheel? I have a 13.5" Grant and I think it's a little too small. I think the smallest you should go is 14". __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-15-2006, 11:38 AM	#3
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03-15-2006, 12:05 PM	#4
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Question about steering Wheel? I have a 15" grant on tilt -- am satisfied.

03-15-2006, 12:45 PM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Question about steering Wheel? I'm running a 14" LeCarra. I like it. Bill72BB, aren't those 15"? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-15-2006, 01:56 PM	#8
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Question about steering Wheel? You're driving a truck not a Vega or Chevette. Those little steering wheels are only good for driving with hand cuffs on...

03-15-2006, 02:21 PM	#9
Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: Question about steering Wheel? I dunno. I put a 13.5" grant into my 87 (I know, I know... different truck), but I love the difference. It completely transformed the way the truck drives. It feels like I'm driving a normal vehicle now instead of a school bus. The truck actually feels like it responds to input through the steering wheel. I'm a big fan of smaller wheels. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

03-15-2006, 04:50 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Question about steering Wheel? I got a wheel out of a trans am or something... it's a 13.5 or 14. I like it. Even the 15 inch padded 4 spoke as seen above seems huge now, and there's more thigh room. Not that I have huge thighs... but I like the wheel tilted down quite a bit.

03-19-2006, 01:44 PM	#11
hemibd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: indiana Posts: 11	Re: Question about steering Wheel? I'am putting a 14" Grant Banjo wheel on my 72. Have power steering. I think it will help. I have the old stock wheel (16" I think) that was on the truck without power steering and it seem a might to easy to steer with the power steering.

03-19-2006, 02:21 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Question about steering Wheel? Here's why I love the small wheel and the tilt; Very comfortable IMO.

03-19-2006, 02:24 PM	#13
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Question about steering Wheel? Wow, the man shows his face, cool lookin' dude just sit back and enjoy the ride __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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