Steering Wheel Recommendation? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

salvo · 06-07-2011, 12:42 AM

My 71 Suburbans steering wheel is falling apart. The horn works though, I was wondering if anyone knows a good aftermarket wheel that is easy to hook up the horn or a good repop or old new stock, the color is fawn I believe.

vectorit · 06-07-2011, 09:24 AM

Can't speak for aftermarket wheels, but the new reproduction GM wheels come black. Those OEM style wheels can be purchased from anyone of the vendors of your choice, and then have it painted to match your color choice.

If you are looking for an original, and want to roll the dice on getting one the same color you need. I would hammer the WTB and for sale sections, in both PU and Suburban areas. Check with member "Sharpie1972", he always seems to have what I am looking for and is a pleasure to deal with in my experience.

capev86 · 06-07-2011, 10:58 PM

some vendors sell them in several colors. original wheels look nice, but a smaller diameter is nice if you have power steering. i like the 80's style wheel in my burb that was installed by the previous owner.

vectorit · 06-07-2011, 11:17 PM

Speaking of later model GM wheels...
This one worked well for me.

bigcow94 · 06-07-2011, 11:58 PM

i'm running the same wheel as vectorit in my '72 and it works well for me too.

salvo · 06-08-2011, 12:19 PM

So about any 80's truck wheel will swap right over, horn and all?
Looks like it's pick a part time

**Already Gone** · 06-09-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

Speaking of later model GM wheels...
This one worked well for me.

This is the steering wheel I'd recommened, as its the one that is on my 94 DD Burb. They look great and feel great in your hands and should be plentiful at the wreckers.

C20-67_N_MO · 06-09-2011, 05:34 PM

Yup!

Same one I have in my Suburban as well.

Like it a lot.

71meangreenc10 · 06-09-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

This is the steering wheel I'd recommened, as its the one that is on my 94 DD Burb. They look great and feel great in your hands and should be plentiful at the wreckers.

Got it in two of my trucks...Love em...

Smitty

salvo · 06-09-2011, 08:55 PM

What tools do I need to pull the steering wheel at the junk yard? Must be some type of puller I need to get?

05crewcab · 11-14-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vectorit

Speaking of later model GM wheels...
This one worked well for me.

Anyone know where the install thread for this type of wheel is? I seem to recall a nice little write-up...

06-07-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
salvo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 71	Steering Wheel Recommendation? My 71 Suburbans steering wheel is falling apart. The horn works though, I was wondering if anyone knows a good aftermarket wheel that is easy to hook up the horn or a good repop or old new stock, the color is fawn I believe. __________________ Scott S 54 Chevy Pick-Up 71 Chevy Suburban 76 FJ40 LandCruiser - 454, TH350, NP205, Ford 9" 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins

06-07-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? Can't speak for aftermarket wheels, but the new reproduction GM wheels come black. Those OEM style wheels can be purchased from anyone of the vendors of your choice, and then have it painted to match your color choice. If you are looking for an original, and want to roll the dice on getting one the same color you need. I would hammer the WTB and for sale sections, in both PU and Suburban areas. Check with member "Sharpie1972", he always seems to have what I am looking for and is a pleasure to deal with in my experience. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-07-2011, 10:58 PM	#3
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? some vendors sell them in several colors. original wheels look nice, but a smaller diameter is nice if you have power steering. i like the 80's style wheel in my burb that was installed by the previous owner.

06-07-2011, 11:17 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? Speaking of later model GM wheels... This one worked well for me. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#5
bigcow94 Snowfighter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 111	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? i'm running the same wheel as vectorit in my '72 and it works well for me too. __________________ '72 Chevy suburban 2wd-sold '05 chevy trailblazer '02 Jeep Wrangler '03 Ford Superduty crew cab 4x4 '84 chevy c30 crew cab dually

06-08-2011, 12:19 PM	#6
salvo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 71	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? So about any 80's truck wheel will swap right over, horn and all? Looks like it's pick a part time __________________ Scott S 54 Chevy Pick-Up 71 Chevy Suburban 76 FJ40 LandCruiser - 454, TH350, NP205, Ford 9" 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins

06-09-2011, 05:34 PM	#8
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? Yup! Same one I have in my Suburban as well. Like it a lot. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-09-2011, 08:55 PM	#10
salvo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 71	Re: Steering Wheel Recommendation? What tools do I need to pull the steering wheel at the junk yard? Must be some type of puller I need to get? __________________ Scott S 54 Chevy Pick-Up 71 Chevy Suburban 76 FJ40 LandCruiser - 454, TH350, NP205, Ford 9" 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins



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