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Located in Buford,Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2005
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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.
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67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
Posts: 7,857
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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".
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Thats the Hillbilly way
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Torrance,Ca
Posts: 5,980
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
A lot of us are using this wheel , it's 15" .
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Location: Williamsburg, Ohio
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
I have a 15" grant on tilt -- am satisfied.
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 10-Uh-See
Posts: 5,609
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
I'm running a 14" LeCarra. I like it.
Bill72BB, aren't those 15"?
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma
Posts: 1,221
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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...
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Readsboro, VT
Posts: 502
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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.
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Thats the Hillbilly way
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Torrance,Ca
Posts: 5,980
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
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BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen , |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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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.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 10-Uh-See
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: indiana
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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.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
Here's why I love the small wheel and the tilt;
Very comfortable IMO. |
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Location: Idaho
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Re: Question about steering Wheel?
Wow, the man shows his face, cool lookin' dude
just sit back and enjoy the ride
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