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dukcaln · 07-07-2011, 01:52 PM

can't imagine it is too hard.... what do I need to remove the stock steering wheel from my 72. Do I need a puller. Also how difficult to replace with an aftermarket wheel and what do I need. Is there a kit..... any tricks or things to look out for...

**leddzepp** · 07-07-2011, 01:56 PM

This set pictured runs about $10 at harbor freight and will pull your wheel and many other things as well.

67chevy1series · 07-07-2011, 01:57 PM

i have had look by just pulling the wheel it put up a little fight but it came off sometimes you may need a puller if you dont have one get a mallet wood or rubber and give the back of the steering wheel some good taps and it should break free, as for wrench size i dont rmember the correct size its a 13/16ths i think but can t be sure you will also need a phillps screw driver if your using a puller to take it off

cdowns · 07-07-2011, 03:37 PM

i just loosen the nut then with my knees behind the wheel appling pressure i lake my 2lb hammer and with the end of the handle give a sharp blow on the nut and the wheel pops loose

gotchamel · 07-07-2011, 05:22 PM

Having just recently changed out my 69's wheel,I was able to wiggle it back/forth and remove it w/o a puller.Seems like a straight pull or tapping with a hammer did nothing.

dukcaln · 07-07-2011, 06:33 PM

so seems I will try with out a puler first. then get the kit for the wheel i want. once I have that its pretty much install the wheel. do they need to be torq to any specific spec.

gotchamel · 07-07-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dukcaln

so seems I will try with out a puler first. then get the kit for the wheel i want. once I have that its pretty much install the wheel. do they need to be torq to any specific spec.

Here is what I went with,4 spoke out of a vega????????Horn button took alittle patience but thanks to help here I'm honking away!

Zoomin · 07-07-2011, 06:45 PM

Your local auto parts store will rent a puller for free.

dukcaln · 07-07-2011, 07:32 PM

hmm thay vega wheel looks good. wonder if i could find at a wrecker place

gotchamel · 07-07-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dukcaln

hmm thay vega wheel looks good. wonder if i could find at a wrecker place

The 4 spoke wheel was used quite a bit by GM.The old Monzas had one with a cool horn button,had a spider in it.

bosco200 · 07-07-2011, 09:03 PM

Hey be careful if you just start pulling on it...sometimes they will fly off and hit you in the face

07-07-2011, 01:52 PM	#1
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	steering wheel removal 72 can't imagine it is too hard.... what do I need to remove the stock steering wheel from my 72. Do I need a puller. Also how difficult to replace with an aftermarket wheel and what do I need. Is there a kit..... any tricks or things to look out for... __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-07-2011, 01:56 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: steering wheel removal 72 This set pictured runs about $10 at harbor freight and will pull your wheel and many other things as well. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-07-2011, 01:57 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: steering wheel removal 72 i have had look by just pulling the wheel it put up a little fight but it came off sometimes you may need a puller if you dont have one get a mallet wood or rubber and give the back of the steering wheel some good taps and it should break free, as for wrench size i dont rmember the correct size its a 13/16ths i think but can t be sure you will also need a phillps screw driver if your using a puller to take it off

07-07-2011, 03:37 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: steering wheel removal 72 i just loosen the nut then with my knees behind the wheel appling pressure i lake my 2lb hammer and with the end of the handle give a sharp blow on the nut and the wheel pops loose __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-07-2011, 05:22 PM	#5
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: steering wheel removal 72 Having just recently changed out my 69's wheel,I was able to wiggle it back/forth and remove it w/o a puller.Seems like a straight pull or tapping with a hammer did nothing.

07-07-2011, 06:33 PM	#6
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: steering wheel removal 72 so seems I will try with out a puler first. then get the kit for the wheel i want. once I have that its pretty much install the wheel. do they need to be torq to any specific spec. __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-07-2011, 06:45 PM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: steering wheel removal 72 Your local auto parts store will rent a puller for free. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

07-07-2011, 07:32 PM	#9
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: steering wheel removal 72 hmm thay vega wheel looks good. wonder if i could find at a wrecker place __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-07-2011, 09:03 PM	#11
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: steering wheel removal 72 Hey be careful if you just start pulling on it...sometimes they will fly off and hit you in the face



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