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1972SUPERSB · 11-11-2013, 11:26 PM

I bought a new steering wheel and a horn button retainer kit. I know this has been talked about before. My question is what order does the spring, spring rod and plastic piece go into the steering wheel that touches the signaling cam? Its the 3 pieces on the right. Then also how does the steel concave washer sit on the spring that make contact with the horn? Can't figure it out

68c10airstream · 11-12-2013, 12:21 AM

Hi Jeff, been many years since i was into my steering wheel. But here it goes, spring in the hole first, silver nail like piece goes on top of spring, head down, small clear ring seats on top and through the nail stem pushed into the housing and seated flush (preventing the nail from flying out of the hole when you remove the wheel). Then the cupped spring steel sits into the steering wheel well with the center area sticking up, the silver cupped piece goes on top of the concave spring steel piece. All of this is held in place with the red piece and screws. Hope this helps. Probably been 10 years since i was inside one but gm, jeeps,amc, had that style. Good luck, Brian F.

1972SUPERSB · 11-12-2013, 12:45 AM

You explained it pretty clear. I'm gonna try to put it together tomorrow. Thanks a bunch!

Andy4639 · 11-12-2013, 11:20 AM

This may help also.

Thread link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560844

1972SUPERSB · 11-12-2013, 11:53 AM

Thanks but in my searching everyone said this was wrong from the LMC catalog. But I appreciate you posting this!

Andy4639 · 11-12-2013, 01:52 PM

The only part wrong is the square#6. Part #8 should be last to install. If you will read the link I explain it also. If u just look at the picture then yea your right.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-12-2013, 02:20 PM

The last time i called,I even asked the LMC rep if they were ever hoing to change the illustration! "Uhhhhhhh"

1972SUPERSB · 11-12-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

The last time i called,I even asked the LMC rep if they were ever hoing to change the illustration! "Uhhhhhhh"

Haha! They have no idea

swamp rat · 11-12-2013, 03:01 PM

Isn't the arrangement order incorrect in the #9 box as well?? I thought the pin went in first, am i wrong??

1972SUPERSB · 11-12-2013, 11:23 PM

I tried installing tonight but the concave washer that makes contact is supposed to bend down when you push the horn button. Well it pushed down then stayed there. It's supposed to come back up everytime. Anyone had this problem. Maybe it's just a cheap part and I may need to get an oem one?

Andy4639 · 11-13-2013, 07:41 AM

Did U try and loosening the screws a little? This may solve it. Just tweek them as we say.

1972SUPERSB · 11-13-2013, 08:51 AM

Yeah I tweaked that part last night and it seems to be working now. Thanks

11-11-2013, 11:26 PM	#1
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Question about horn button retainer I bought a new steering wheel and a horn button retainer kit. I know this has been talked about before. My question is what order does the spring, spring rod and plastic piece go into the steering wheel that touches the signaling cam? Its the 3 pieces on the right. Then also how does the steel concave washer sit on the spring that make contact with the horn? Can't figure it out Attached Images __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-12-2013, 12:21 AM	#2
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: Question about horn button retainer Hi Jeff, been many years since i was into my steering wheel. But here it goes, spring in the hole first, silver nail like piece goes on top of spring, head down, small clear ring seats on top and through the nail stem pushed into the housing and seated flush (preventing the nail from flying out of the hole when you remove the wheel). Then the cupped spring steel sits into the steering wheel well with the center area sticking up, the silver cupped piece goes on top of the concave spring steel piece. All of this is held in place with the red piece and screws. Hope this helps. Probably been 10 years since i was inside one but gm, jeeps,amc, had that style. Good luck, Brian F.

11-12-2013, 12:45 AM	#3
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Question about horn button retainer You explained it pretty clear. I'm gonna try to put it together tomorrow. Thanks a bunch! __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-12-2013, 11:20 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Question about horn button retainer This may help also. Thread link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560844 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2013, 11:53 AM	#5
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Question about horn button retainer Thanks but in my searching everyone said this was wrong from the LMC catalog. But I appreciate you posting this! __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-12-2013, 01:52 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Question about horn button retainer The only part wrong is the square#6. Part #8 should be last to install. If you will read the link I explain it also. If u just look at the picture then yea your right. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2013, 02:20 PM	#7
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Question about horn button retainer The last time i called,I even asked the LMC rep if they were ever hoing to change the illustration! "Uhhhhhhh"

11-12-2013, 03:01 PM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Question about horn button retainer Isn't the arrangement order incorrect in the #9 box as well?? I thought the pin went in first, am i wrong?? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-12-2013, 11:23 PM	#10
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Question about horn button retainer I tried installing tonight but the concave washer that makes contact is supposed to bend down when you push the horn button. Well it pushed down then stayed there. It's supposed to come back up everytime. Anyone had this problem. Maybe it's just a cheap part and I may need to get an oem one? __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-13-2013, 07:41 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Question about horn button retainer Did U try and loosening the screws a little? This may solve it. Just tweek them as we say. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-13-2013, 08:51 AM	#12
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Question about horn button retainer Yeah I tweaked that part last night and it seems to be working now. Thanks __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior



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