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A New Steering Wheel

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by O-Dubs, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. Jan 29, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    O-Dubs

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    Hi guys i have a '96 and am redoing the interior and i really want a new wheel. Are wheels pretty much inversal or are they very specific. If somebody could point me i the right direction i'd be greatful
     
  2. Jan 29, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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    new wheel as in OEM or aftermarket without the airbag?
     
  3. Jan 30, 2010 at 6:40 AM
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    oh ya sorry, aftermarket w/o air bag
     
  4. Jan 30, 2010 at 6:44 AM
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    The main issue is the bolt pattern for mounting the wheel to your column. Different steering wheel manufacturers use varying bolt patterns. You'll need to get a steering wheel adapter / hub that matches your new steering wheel's bolt pattern.

    For legal reasons, nobody lists adapters for model years after 1995 (1996?). A hub / adapter for a 1989 - 1995 Toyota pickup will fit up on your 1996 Tacoma.
     
  5. Jan 30, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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    cool thanks for the help, i'll research the hub/adapters. would anybody know what bolt the bolt pattern would be?
     
  6. Jan 30, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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    I'm sorry if I wasn't clear in my last post ....

    First - look for the steering wheel you want. Second - see if there's a hub / adapter that's designed to fit that steering wheel to a 1989 - 1995 Toyota pickup.

    For example ... If you decide you want a MOMO steering wheel, check to see if MOMO offers a PreTaco adapter (they do).
     
  8. Jan 30, 2010 at 5:11 PM
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    oh ok thanks, ya i misunderstood you, thanks again
     
  9. Jan 30, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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    wow, that is a nice looking wheel!
     
  11. Jan 30, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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    Some friends of mine sell wheels. Obviously they won't have a hub that works, but the wheels are really nice suede. Not sure what look you're going for. I'm not sure what brand they are, but everyone in their family has them in their track cars and they feel great in your hands.
     
  12. Jan 30, 2010 at 11:32 PM
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    nice, i'll definately check that site out thanks for the tip
     

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