PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

I was told that base model Tacos and models with cruise control have different clocksprings (with the possible exception of ACs and DCs); I am starting a new thread so it doesn’t get lost in the jumble...

I was also told that an OEM clock spring is about $200, but that “aftermarket” clocksprings could be had for around $100. What’s the best source to buy one from? Amazon?

Thanks!

 

The ones on Amazon I think are like 30 bucks and they are junk. Better off getting a used one of eBay honestly. Only issue I have had is me personally breaking them after disonnecting something steering related and not recentering them. I’ve read plenty of reviews of the aftermarket ones just straight failing after months.

 

I’m in the process of gathering parts to install cruise control in my truck; I already have the cruise control stalk that goes on the right side of the steering wheel. I saw a thread about someone adding OEM audio and Bluetooth controls to their base model truck and having to add a “Sport” airbag as a result...

Will my truck’s original airbag work with a “cruise control” clockspring? Or do I have to buy a new airbag too?

 

Oh and as far as I know there are only two versions of clocksprings. Ones with steering wheel controls and ones without for the second gens.

 

Maybe I’ll just buy a new one from the dealer, like I did with the cruise control stalk...

98% of the time I try to avoid the dealer, but I’ve bought a few OEM bits from them. I bought my intermittent wiper control from them in late 2016 because while I knew that I could buy one online from a totaled truck, I didn’t know where that truck had been; Who knows if a window or two (or three) was busted out and the electrics of the truck were exposed to the elements for heaven knows how long?

 

Fair enough

 

My buddy @ABA180 has pretty much the same truck as me, and is thinking it won’t be worth it to install cruise control if he has to buy a new clockspring...

 

Only b/c my use of the truck is minimal presently though..my spring is 3 years old (recall)

 

Was I part of that recall? I vaguely remember getting something like that done...

 

I'd suspect you were since we have the same truck but run your VIN..

 

Well, I’d rather get a cruise control-compatible clockspring, even if I have to pay for it...

 

Eventually I would too if that's needed..just right now have to prioritize life stuff is all. Just had the house re-roofed and that drained me quite a bit

 

I actually think I got the clockspring replaced; I’m starting to remember now, and I haven’t gotten anything in the mail...

 

With a fresh paint job and some stainless steel wheels, this thing would look pretty badass!

 

Truth.

 

Car show in Fairless Hills tomorrow; 10am-2pm.

 

Only in the morning...

 

Do you have the resources to put that lift kit in my truck?

 

Full lift?