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Installed new stitched leather steering wheel cover

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Syrihl, Mar 24, 2019.

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  1. Mar 24, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    Got around to installing my new leather steering wheel cover. Ordered the Loncky cover from Amazon (
    $60 Loncky Custom Steering Wheel Cover for Toyota Tacoma 2012-2023 / Tundra 2014-2021/ Toyota 4Runner 2010-2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024/ Sequoia 2014-2022 Accessories
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QLWTZ0W/ref=twister_B06XBXCWKK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1). Used the following threads for pointers:

    For installation:
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy-steering-wheel-wrap-3rd-gen.29786/

    For steering wheel airbag trim removal:
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/paint-steering-wheel-trim-panels-on-14-15-tundra.1904/

    Took about 5 hours total for installation. A lot of that was positioning and prep. In addition to the above tips for installation I would emphasize positioning and stretching the leather beforehand to make sure everything lines up and the edges meet together before sewing. I installed when it was cold out and even using a hair dryer couldn't quite get some edges to stretch enough leaving some small gaps here and there. Overall I'd give it a 8/10 for fitment. Very satisfied though, especially for the price. Steering wheel feels nicer, thicker.
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    Syrihl, Mar 24, 2019
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    Holy smokes! Did you have to do all that stitching?
     
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    Yeah, not so bad once you get started. Costs a ton less than a brand new aftermarket steering wheel too.
     
    Syrihl, Mar 24, 2019
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    Bravo on your patience. Looks really good.
     
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    Thanks. If anybody needs any tips on the install just message me and I'd be glad to help.
     
    Syrihl, Mar 25, 2019
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    nice work, looks great man!
     
    BlkTaco47, Mar 25, 2019
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    Which exact custom order with you go with?
     
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    Nice work OP.
     
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    No. 046:

    A part: Holes Black Leather
    B part: Black Leather
    C part: Holes Black Leather

    Single Red Marker

    Red thread
     
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    Did you remove the fake leather wrap or install the new one over it?
     
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    Installed it over the original.
     
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    wow that looks really good! iono if I could sit through doing all that stitch work tho!
     
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    That looks marvelous
     
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    5 hours also sounds like 12 beers at which point this might be turn into a 2 day job
     
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    I did it too on my sr.. almost 2 years now and it still looks like new...

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    I've had one of these in my Amazon cart for months but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I installed a cheaper version on my Camry that has a simpler pattern and that was not a fun job but the result was awesome.
     
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  18. Mar 25, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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    Looking good!
     
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    Ha, heard some others took 2 days to do it. Takes a bit of patience to get it positioned right.
     
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