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Steering wheel swap??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by arnette64, Mar 14, 2013.

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  1. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:38 PM
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    If you're going to be riding in your truck/car/bike or whatever, why not spend the time to make it enjoyable? A "truck guy" doesn't have to settle for less just to live up the 'title...." which ironically, varies from person to person. If trucks are just for utilitarian use, you might as well throw out the leather seats, speakers, subs, head unit, LEDs, etc. I can imagine an old 94 Silverado k1500 be more of a utilitarian truck.
    Anyways, as to why I like this swap...it's bc I'd like to have radio/Bluetooth control on the steering wheel. My 08 didn't come with it.
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    spray paint brother
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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    I think the metal frame for the airbags are different
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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    No derp or rattle can. My mask and painting skillz are that of a 6 yr old.
    Plus high traffic area would just end up getting scratched to shit
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:45 PM
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    I think the emblem is melted on from behind the cover, take it off and try it. ...couldn't hurt. Tractor paint lasts
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    I've thought about prying it off. You mean you can remove center airbag cover ? Hmmm
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:00 PM
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    Unhook the airbag leads first
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:10 PM
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    Can someone clarify what is needed if using a 05-11 airbag on a 2012 style steering wheel? I know the airbag cover is needed, what else? Someone mentioned brackets?
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:17 PM
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    :ohsnap: now that is a good idea. who's got a 3D printer around here?
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:34 PM
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    2ND gen Tacoma has some varying wheels from what I saw:
    05-08 no audio controls
    09-11 same wheel w audio with no Bluetooth, same airbag bracket with different cover
    12-15 wheel redesigned, diff bracket.

    Desertrunner did this so he's more knowledgeable
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:42 PM
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    my 06 has audio controls.... So what is the "bracket" Can you link me something? IS there more than one bracket?


    Does it have something to do with this? :

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/tacoma-tund...715736?hash=item211951db58:g:cXUAAOSwUEVYDZhr
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:46 PM
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    Also I emailed that company "oemcovers" to see if they could shed some light on the subject hoping to hear back from them by tomorrow
     
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  13. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:55 PM
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  14. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:56 PM
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    I assume the bracket where it mounts to will be different as well
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:57 PM
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    Thanks for the pictures... to me they look like completely different airbags though? Are we certain the 05-11 airbags can be used with the 12+ wheels?
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    Don't think so man
     
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  17. Dec 29, 2016 at 5:42 AM
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    Airbags definitely look / shaped different. The earlier is larger. Plugs are even reversed between the two photos.

    Don't believe this is the right way to go....

    Back to looking for 12-15 airbag...
     
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    look at 4runner airbags to they are the same as the tacomas
     
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  19. Dec 29, 2016 at 8:27 AM
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    I did the swap
    $300 shipped I found a real Toyota bag I think on eBay
    IMG_8698.jpg
     
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    agreed
     
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