90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
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90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
After concluding I should remove my wife's original airbag steering wheel (based on the average lifespan of airbag systems being about 14 years, and considering this one is pushing 18 years), and after discovering that it's nearly impossible to find a new replacement airbag steering wheel at any price, let alone a reasonable price, I decided to look for aftermarket steering wheels.
And then I realized I have no idea what to look for when it comes to replacing a steering wheel. LOL
So... I'm looking for some recommendations for the easiest bolt-on replacement. I did some quick searching and found some people were able to make Momo wheels work with some effort, but I guess I really have two questions:
1. What measurements, dimensions, and other factors do I need to take into consideration for proper fitment?
2. What are some recommendations for brands, and/or sites that sell steering wheels that will fit?
And then I realized I have no idea what to look for when it comes to replacing a steering wheel. LOL
So... I'm looking for some recommendations for the easiest bolt-on replacement. I did some quick searching and found some people were able to make Momo wheels work with some effort, but I guess I really have two questions:
1. What measurements, dimensions, and other factors do I need to take into consideration for proper fitment?
2. What are some recommendations for brands, and/or sites that sell steering wheels that will fit?
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Re: 90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
If you want to keep the stock wheel you can call Hawks they sell air bag caps. And the good thing is they are non-functional. 1761-2DR pn
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Re: 90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
Good info there, I've never owned one with airbags but one of these days I will and would probably end up ditching it anyhow, mainly just want to have radio controls more easily accessable for a dd
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Still, if I can't find anything, I'll definitely check out Hawks.
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I sent my '90 steering wheel to American Stitches in Texas and had it recovered in leather. Looked great and kept the stock look and the airbag.
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Re: 90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
grant has some nice stuff, and you can get horn caps with bowties, etc. they sell adapter kits with the wheels for different makes and different horn caps. should about a little shy of 200 depending on the wheel. check it out http://www.grantproducts.com
looks like they have airbag stuff too...
looks like they have airbag stuff too...
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i want to replace my wheel too, but i have a question. what do i do with the airbag when i get it out of the car? old or not, it's still an explosive device
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Grant's airbag stuff is just add-ons for existing airbag wheels. In fact, this is their statement about airbag wheels:
No manufacturer is going to outright tell you, "This non-airbag wheel fits your airbag car." I'm pretty sure it's illegal to remove/disable the airbag system, because god forbid anybody keep a car more than 14 years after the manufacture date. Or, horror of horrors, drive a car without an airbag at all. Unimaginable!
That's why I asked what I need to know to determine correct fit.
We do not research airbag-equipped vehicles and our kits are not engineered for such vehicles. We do not recommend that you change, alter or remove the airbag from any vehicle for safety and legal reasons.
That's why I asked what I need to know to determine correct fit.
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Re: 90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
I bought a Momo wheel and used a Momo wheel adapter, fits like a glove.
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Re: 90 IROC, aftermarket non-airbag steering wheel
Problem Solved. Now you can drive it with handcuffs.
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