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scoyote · 07-08-2009, 05:24 PM

Man....there's more options for steering wheels than there is for mag wheels.....where do you start?

Anyone have one they are particularly proud of...certain model or size?

I'm thinking 14"....but that is as far as I've made it so far.

bouncytruck · 07-08-2009, 05:53 PM

I've got a Grant on mine and I think it looks good and functions well. I've never had the black leather get too hot to touch after sitting in the sun with the top off either - the metal part can get hot!

hgs_notes · 07-08-2009, 06:06 PM

I'm planning on using this one. I've seen at least one truck posted here that had it installed. It's a 15" wheel. I've got a 13 1/2" now that is just too small.

Small grant GT, it looks big here because of the camera view.

bouncytruck · 07-08-2009, 07:00 PM

I like the wood ones. I had one on my first Blazer.

teamradrz1 · 07-09-2009, 01:13 AM

here's an ebay link where I bought mine the "5511" 1/3 the price of Billet specialties and looks identicle. All my friends absolutely love it!

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Hotzone-...34Q2ec0Q2em322

scoyote · 07-09-2009, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the replies and especially the photos, those help a lot.

I've been to the Grant website but I can't picture what it looks like inside the blazer and those Grants are expensive ;-)

I'll check out that Ebay link too.

I'm thinking 14"....is that the most popular opinion?

teamradrz1 · 07-09-2009, 01:08 PM

14" is pretty much the size of all aftermarket. On the link I sent you those wheels have the half wrap leather that is interchangeable, which I love, and have the grooved finger notches feels very good and solid in your hands. IMO

hgs_notes · 07-09-2009, 06:13 PM

The first one I posted is a grant 967 and is only about $100 - 110. It is a 15" wheel, which is more typical of the classic styles. All the newer cars are pretty much 14". The 13.5" one I'm using now just feels tiny.

07-08-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Need a steering wheel Man....there's more options for steering wheels than there is for mag wheels.....where do you start? Anyone have one they are particularly proud of...certain model or size? I'm thinking 14"....but that is as far as I've made it so far. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

07-08-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Need a steering wheel I've got a Grant on mine and I think it looks good and functions well. I've never had the black leather get too hot to touch after sitting in the sun with the top off either - the metal part can get hot! Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-08-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Need a steering wheel I'm planning on using this one. I've seen at least one truck posted here that had it installed. It's a 15" wheel. I've got a 13 1/2" now that is just too small. Small grant GT, it looks big here because of the camera view. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 07-08-2009 at 06:06 PM.

07-08-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Need a steering wheel I like the wood ones. I had one on my first Blazer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-09-2009, 01:13 AM	#5
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	Re: Need a steering wheel here's an ebay link where I bought mine the "5511" 1/3 the price of Billet specialties and looks identicle. All my friends absolutely love it! http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Hotzone-...34Q2ec0Q2em322 __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

07-09-2009, 10:08 AM	#6
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: Need a steering wheel Thanks for the replies and especially the photos, those help a lot. I've been to the Grant website but I can't picture what it looks like inside the blazer and those Grants are expensive ;-) I'll check out that Ebay link too. I'm thinking 14"....is that the most popular opinion? __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

07-09-2009, 01:08 PM	#7
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	Re: Need a steering wheel 14" is pretty much the size of all aftermarket. On the link I sent you those wheels have the half wrap leather that is interchangeable, which I love, and have the grooved finger notches feels very good and solid in your hands. IMO __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

07-09-2009, 06:13 PM	#8
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Need a steering wheel The first one I posted is a grant 967 and is only about $100 - 110. It is a 15" wheel, which is more typical of the classic styles. All the newer cars are pretty much 14". The 13.5" one I'm using now just feels tiny. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

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