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steering wheel swap

Reply #15 –
Here's the thread, but it's been awhile, the pics aren't showing up anymore. Maybe Carmen will put em up again, lol
THREAD!  :hick:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

steering wheel swap

Reply #16 –
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;189705
Might leave an old socket (or your friend's best socket lol) on the bolt before you smack the piss out of it.


you guys are rednecks... DONT beat on the steering shaft!!!  use a puller!  the loctite, isn't a bad Idea but unnessasary, think about how difficult it will be to change the wheel if you have to again.....  not fun....  I am using an '87-'88 Stang wheel with CC.  the newer style have a deeper height and make your arms feel weird and out of wack.  I tried an MN12 supercharged XR-7 wheel before and it fit, but moved the position of my hands closer to my body and didn't feel comfortable at all.

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;189714
you guys are rednecks... DONT beat on the steering shaft!!!  use a puller!

There is no reason to beat on the shaft. Just use a puller.
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Reply #18 –
now i'm not 100% sure but i thought i heard if you use an airbag wheel on a non airbag wheel column the wheel will be upside down
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Reply #19 –
Somebody called my name? :D

Yes, I did install a Grant GT wheel and relocated the cruise buttons. Pics are below. When I did it, it was out of necessity - my original stock steering wheel's contact rings had come apart. It was easy to do and worked perfectly, but I decided I didn't like the Grant wheel and have since reverted to a stock TC wheel with the cruise buttons where God intended 'em.
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Reply #20 –
From what I've read you can swap the clockspring  out and put the old style connection disc in its place. Then all would be well. Also for a non air-bag horn pad. Head over to the Junk yard and find a blown air bag that fits the wheel your using then fill the old air bag spot with old towels and such. Then glue it closed. Worked for me on my 94 cougar no more air bag until I get the cash for a new one.
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Reply #21 –
screw it, ill just try and find some guy to rewrap mine and add some foam. a new one sounds like a royal pain to find and match, plus id rather spend big bucks on mechanicals and important stuff instead of the interior.

I will admit, if i had to relocate my cruise buttons, thats where theyd be going lol.

thanks for all the help, ill be sure to write up whatever it is i end up doing..

ill be sure to get a puller, i may be half redneck but i know beating on a ford only breaks it more lol
1988 T-Bird LX- Awaiting HO build, Monster "Eat My Shift" AOD rated 550Hp. BBK ceramic shorties, Jegs mustang (catless) H-Pipe. mustang catback modified axle back for tbird, 94 17" Cobra wheels, 98 'Stang GT 8.8 Traction-lock

steering wheel swap

Reply #22 –
Quote from: blain_gatterdam;189803
ill be sure to get a puller, i may be half redneck but i know beating on a ford only breaks it more lol

Shhhh....that's what I do to fix mine! :hick:
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

steering wheel swap

Reply #23 –
nah I did it to mine poped right off. Beat a chevy and it breaks, beat a ford it beats you back!
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Reply #24 –
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;189714
you guys are rednecks... DONT beat on the steering shaft!!!

Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;189831
Shhhh....that's what I do to fix mine! :hick:

To which I say, being a good deal redneck myself, lol...

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Reply #25 –
Quote from: blain_gatterdam;189663


like that, only i dont care if it says cobra or not, just the style


I have the same wheel in my 95 and it already has a Bird logo ;)
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Reply #26 –
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beat a ford it beats you back!


reminds me of the time i pulled the wheel off my old 75 van. Didn't have a puller when i was 19. and clocked myself with it as i was pulling to get it off.  lol

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Reply #27 –
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I have the same wheel in my 95 and it already has a Bird logo


that would look  good in my car (and the matching tbird logo would be great)

too bad it wont work haha

pics?
1988 T-Bird LX- Awaiting HO build, Monster "Eat My Shift" AOD rated 550Hp. BBK ceramic shorties, Jegs mustang (catless) H-Pipe. mustang catback modified axle back for tbird, 94 17" Cobra wheels, 98 'Stang GT 8.8 Traction-lock

steering wheel swap

Reply #28 –
i guess i coulda googled it before i replyed, but is it like this?

1988 T-Bird LX- Awaiting HO build, Monster "Eat My Shift" AOD rated 550Hp. BBK ceramic shorties, Jegs mustang (catless) H-Pipe. mustang catback modified axle back for tbird, 94 17" Cobra wheels, 98 'Stang GT 8.8 Traction-lock

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Reply #29 –
Yep like that :D

88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.