Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Matt Cramer · 09-03-2015, 09:57 AM

I tried swapping a Grant GT wheel into my truck, using one of their adapters, and it seems their wheel is 90 degrees off. Is there an easy way to re-clock it, such as disconnecting a coupling in the steering column, turning the wheel to where it needs to be, and re-connecting the coupling? Or is the shaft keyed to prevent this?

cdowns · 09-03-2015, 10:02 AM

easy way is to take the wheel off and reinstall it in the proper position takes about 15-20 minutes

GASoline71 · 09-03-2015, 10:06 AM

Adjust the steering arm link.

Gary

Andy4639 · 09-03-2015, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Cramer

I tried swapping a Grant GT wheel into my truck, using one of their adapters, and it seems their wheel is 90 degrees off. Is there an easy way to re-clock it, such as disconnecting a coupling in the steering column, turning the wheel to where it needs to be, and re-connecting the coupling? Or is the shaft keyed to prevent this?

Take the nut loose on the steering wheel adapter that holds it to the shaft. Don't take it off just losen it up good. Pull up on the steering wheel if it comes up fine realign it then drive the truck in a safe place on the road and make sure it's straight. Then retighten the nut.

If it doesn't come up you may need a puller.

leftybass209 · 09-03-2015, 11:14 AM

Let me try and understand this, you did a complete 4.8 swap, but can't figure out how to move your steering wheel 90 degrees???????

I'M ONLY JOKING!!!!!

it really is a simple process. Depending on which grant wheel you have the hardest part could be fitting your horn button. You may need a wheel puller but I found those hubs never fit really tight on my shaft and a light pull on the steering wheel usually would unseat it.

Matt Cramer · 09-03-2015, 01:19 PM

The horn button is the annoying part. This wheel appears to be clocked into place by the horn button, and the plate the horn button mounts to appears to not be removable.

Or is it removable and just looks like it isn't?

leftybass209 · 09-03-2015, 01:26 PM

I assure you it is removable. Go to grants website. They have instructions on how to install their kits. The removal is literally the opposite of install, really easy to follow their instructions from back to front.

You will need to remove the entire splined hub and clock it correctly. It's wise to ensure your wheels are pointed straight before removal of anything.

*Fitz* · 09-03-2015, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Cramer

The horn button is the annoying part. This wheel appears to be clocked into place by the horn button, and the plate the horn button mounts to appears to not be removable.

Or is it removable and just looks like it isn't?

All Grant wheels use a hub which fixes the location of the horn button. Remove the wheel, noting which direction it must turn to be 'correct'. Remove the hub and rotate it in the direction and amount it needs to turn so that the wheel is in the correct position, re-install the wheel. Done!

Matt Cramer · 09-03-2015, 05:21 PM

Ok, it's fixed! Now that I realize that plate that the horn button sits on can come off, I pulled the plate off, turned the wheel ninety degrees, and all is right.

09-03-2015, 09:57 AM	#1
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? I tried swapping a Grant GT wheel into my truck, using one of their adapters, and it seems their wheel is 90 degrees off. Is there an easy way to re-clock it, such as disconnecting a coupling in the steering column, turning the wheel to where it needs to be, and re-connecting the coupling? Or is the shaft keyed to prevent this? __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

09-03-2015, 10:02 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? easy way is to take the wheel off and reinstall it in the proper position takes about 15-20 minutes __________________ 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

09-03-2015, 11:14 AM	#5
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? Let me try and understand this, you did a complete 4.8 swap, but can't figure out how to move your steering wheel 90 degrees??????? I'M ONLY JOKING!!!!! it really is a simple process. Depending on which grant wheel you have the hardest part could be fitting your horn button. You may need a wheel puller but I found those hubs never fit really tight on my shaft and a light pull on the steering wheel usually would unseat it.

09-03-2015, 01:19 PM	#6
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? The horn button is the annoying part. This wheel appears to be clocked into place by the horn button, and the plate the horn button mounts to appears to not be removable. Or is it removable and just looks like it isn't? __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

09-03-2015, 01:26 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? I assure you it is removable. Go to grants website. They have instructions on how to install their kits. The removal is literally the opposite of install, really easy to follow their instructions from back to front. You will need to remove the entire splined hub and clock it correctly. It's wise to ensure your wheels are pointed straight before removal of anything.

09-03-2015, 05:21 PM	#9
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: Grant wheel is 90 degrees off - any easy way to re-clock it? Ok, it's fixed! Now that I realize that plate that the horn button sits on can come off, I pulled the plate off, turned the wheel ninety degrees, and all is right. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread



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