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88Jimmy4x4 · 11-24-2004, 09:00 PM

Im ready to buy an aftermarket steering wheel for my 85 but I dont know what to get. I have looked at grant but have no idea what would look good and what size.

What aftermarket steering wheel do you have and whats the diameter?
If you could post some pics or even just a make/model# or link to pic on website I would really appreciate it. Also any info on adapters required or horn kits, etc.

Thanks

TrainD5115 · 11-25-2004, 08:34 AM

This is an Autozone special. Not even sure what brand it is because my father in law bought it for me. I can tell you that I like the feel of the wheel alot better but since it is smaller than the original its hard to get a look at some of the gauges with moving your head around. It took about an hour to do the install with a rented puller tool from Autozone.

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-25-2004, 09:19 AM

Nice, thank you for the pic, looks good. Thats kinda what I was looking at sorta, I dont wanna spend alot (something under $100), some of those billet wheels are really nice but they are around $300+

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2004, 11:00 AM

Here's the one in my 77. It's a Billet Specialties "VinTec" That matches me wheels....

Jonboy · 11-25-2004, 02:42 PM

there was a post about aftermarket steering wheels a couple months ago. I have a LeCarra Mark IX "Gunslinger" in my Blazer right now. It isn't here so I can't take a pic. I think Summit sells LeCarra wheels pretty cheap, and in a lot of colors. I really like mine.

corn · 11-25-2004, 05:53 PM

Here's the cheap grant I bought at a local parts store. If I remember right it was around $50 & I think its 13"...corn

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-25-2004, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

there was a post about aftermarket steering wheels a couple months ago. I have a LeCarra Mark IX "Gunslinger" in my Blazer right now. It isn't here so I can't take a pic. I think Summit sells LeCarra wheels pretty cheap, and in a lot of colors. I really like mine.

woops....Thanks Jonboy, I searched last night b4 I started this thread and only saw steering column threads, I must have overlooked the thread you are referring too. However I searched again and found it

sorry about that.

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthr...steering+wheel

Thanks for the replies

**76sierraclassic** · 11-25-2004, 11:37 PM

Here's a pic of mine. It's a Grant Model 838. I bought it at O'Reilly Auto Parts for around $30. It's pretty similar to, if not just like, TrainD5115's. It's about 13 1/2" and it's a little small IMO. Like Train said, you kinda have to move around a little to read the guages. It might be different with a tilt column depending on where you set it. I think something in the 15-15 1/2" range would be best. The install kit from Grant for these types of steering wheels is #3196.

Mike

TIMSPEED · 11-26-2004, 07:52 AM

Not aftermarket, but IMHO it's the best and good on price too!

dark-star · 11-26-2004, 09:36 AM

i myself would go with a variant of the last one, i use the std. 90 surburban wheel, has a little bit more fancy horn cap, with the red lettered chevrolet under lined. just remember if you go pull one to get the horn wire shaft and spring as you need the one that matches the wheel. nice simple bolt on addition. jw

cliffsta · 11-26-2004, 12:28 PM

how big is the stock wheel? 15?

1974ChevyC10 · 11-26-2004, 02:12 PM

i hve an early 70's camaro wheel in mine and i think it looks good.i would use that or a grant wheel as opposed to a 88-94 truck wheel-i dont like them myself

71-longbed · 11-26-2004, 03:01 PM

i have the same one as TrainD5115 and 76sierra classic .. but i painted my center cap flat black .. i believe its a grant classic .....

piecesparts · 11-26-2004, 07:21 PM

Depends on the quality and the type of pain you want to deal with. Grant makes a good product, but the foam steering grip starts to break up after awhile, but you could wrap it in leather. The mounting for a Grant is easy, but the horn has some issues on operation or longevity of the fibre plate. It can deteriorate to the point that the button doesn't stay on. I finally went with a Lecarra wheel and hub assembly on all of my trucks. It mounts really easy and the connection for the horn is one wire plug. They look good and are not breaking the bank if you go to the right place to buy. I bought mine from "YOGI's Street rod parts" and saved money over everyone else. Look in Goggle or Yahoo for YOGI's.

11-24-2004, 09:00 PM	#1
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Aftermarket steering wheels Im ready to buy an aftermarket steering wheel for my 85 but I dont know what to get. I have looked at grant but have no idea what would look good and what size. What aftermarket steering wheel do you have and whats the diameter? If you could post some pics or even just a make/model# or link to pic on website I would really appreciate it. Also any info on adapters required or horn kits, etc. Thanks __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

11-25-2004, 08:34 AM	#2
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	This is an Autozone special. Not even sure what brand it is because my father in law bought it for me. I can tell you that I like the feel of the wheel alot better but since it is smaller than the original its hard to get a look at some of the gauges with moving your head around. It took about an hour to do the install with a rented puller tool from Autozone. Attached Images __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

11-25-2004, 11:00 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here's the one in my 77. It's a Billet Specialties "VinTec" That matches me wheels.... Attached Images

11-25-2004, 02:42 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	there was a post about aftermarket steering wheels a couple months ago. I have a LeCarra Mark IX "Gunslinger" in my Blazer right now. It isn't here so I can't take a pic. I think Summit sells LeCarra wheels pretty cheap, and in a lot of colors. I really like mine. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-25-2004, 05:53 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Here's the cheap grant I bought at a local parts store. If I remember right it was around $50 & I think its 13"...corn Last edited by corn; 09-16-2007 at 06:30 PM.

11-25-2004, 09:19 AM	#3
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Nice, thank you for the pic, looks good. Thats kinda what I was looking at sorta, I dont wanna spend alot (something under $100), some of those billet wheels are really nice but they are around $300+ __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

11-25-2004, 11:37 PM	#8
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Here's a pic of mine. It's a Grant Model 838. I bought it at O'Reilly Auto Parts for around $30. It's pretty similar to, if not just like, TrainD5115's. It's about 13 1/2" and it's a little small IMO. Like Train said, you kinda have to move around a little to read the guages. It might be different with a tilt column depending on where you set it. I think something in the 15-15 1/2" range would be best. The install kit from Grant for these types of steering wheels is #3196. Mike Attached Images

11-26-2004, 07:52 AM	#9
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Not aftermarket, but IMHO it's the best and good on price too! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

11-26-2004, 09:36 AM	#10
dark-star Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: fargo N.D. Posts: 80	i myself would go with a variant of the last one, i use the std. 90 surburban wheel, has a little bit more fancy horn cap, with the red lettered chevrolet under lined. just remember if you go pull one to get the horn wire shaft and spring as you need the one that matches the wheel. nice simple bolt on addition. jw

11-26-2004, 12:28 PM	#11
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	how big is the stock wheel? 15? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

11-26-2004, 02:12 PM	#12
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	i hve an early 70's camaro wheel in mine and i think it looks good.i would use that or a grant wheel as opposed to a 88-94 truck wheel-i dont like them myself __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

11-26-2004, 03:01 PM	#13
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i have the same one as TrainD5115 and 76sierra classic .. but i painted my center cap flat black .. i believe its a grant classic ..... Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-26-2004, 07:21 PM	#14
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Depends on the quality and the type of pain you want to deal with. Grant makes a good product, but the foam steering grip starts to break up after awhile, but you could wrap it in leather. The mounting for a Grant is easy, but the horn has some issues on operation or longevity of the fibre plate. It can deteriorate to the point that the button doesn't stay on. I finally went with a Lecarra wheel and hub assembly on all of my trucks. It mounts really easy and the connection for the horn is one wire plug. They look good and are not breaking the bank if you go to the right place to buy. I bought mine from "YOGI's Street rod parts" and saved money over everyone else. Look in Goggle or Yahoo for YOGI's.

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