Steering Wheel Replacement

jsleboda · Aug 27, 2015

Has anyone replaced a steering wheel on these trucks yet? The one my truck calls out for is BC3Z3600BC which only has cruise control, up and down, setup and reset buttons, but i am wondering if i can get BC3Z3600BA to work. The BA has radio controls where the BC does not. Also the BA is almost half the price as the original one in my truck. Does anyone know which steering wheels are compatible with certain trucks, or have any info on this? Thanks.

Coueshunter · Sep 1, 2015

I've tried getting answers to this to no avail... I've wanted to deal in a lariat wheel

co04cobra · Sep 1, 2015

It's a direct bolt on as far as wheel goes but likely have to change Clockspring and or other parts for the radio controls to work.

Buck1 · Sep 21, 2015

I went from basic XLT wheel in my truck to leather wrapped Lariat wheel with all buttons. Easy swap and no issues. All worked good.

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KAC1023 · Jul 21, 2016

Buck1 said:
I went from basic XLT wheel in my truck to leather wrapped Lariat wheel with all buttons. Easy swap and no issues. All worked good.

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Did you have to buy the clock spring?

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Buck1 · Jul 21, 2016

No sir, just swapped the wheel and all was good.

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TripleE44 · Jul 23, 2016

Buck1 said:
No sir, just swapped the wheel and all was good.

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How involved is it swapping out the wheel? Time frame? My wheel has seen better days.

Spatel23 · Jul 23, 2016

^Whs
Any tips to ensure the air bag doesn't smack you in the face ?

Notneb · Jul 23, 2016

Spatel23 said:
^Whs
Any tips to ensure the air bag doesn't smack you in the face ?

Man that visual made me chuckle...

Sterling6.7 · Jul 23, 2016

Spatel23 said:
^Whs
Any tips to ensure the air bag doesn't smack you in the face ?

I've never messed with one, but could you disconnect the batteries to prevent it? Just a guess.

co04cobra · Jul 23, 2016

Yes, disconnect the batteries. Wait at least 15mins before disconnecting. That is the safest way to do it.

JRLott · Jul 23, 2016

I'm not 100% certain that would do it. Talk to a fireman or EMT. The disable them on a regular basis, and I'm fairly certain I've been told even if the battery is in pieces, they can still deploy.

I could be wrong though.

co04cobra · Jul 23, 2016

That will do it. I've put 100s of airbags in doing repair work without ever disabling the system or even having the batteries disconnected.

I ABSOLUTELY would never recommend that to anyone, but the system isn't as sensitive as most people think.

Biggest thing to avoid is poking around the airbag wires with a power probe or ground. That has potential to set a bag off.

Disconnecting the plug itself even powered is less of a chance.

Spatel23 · Jul 23, 2016

Notneb said:
Man that visual made me chuckle...

Lol
Makes me think I'm gonna get thrown like Seth rogan in "Neighbors"

Notneb · Jul 23, 2016

JRLott said:
I'm not 100% certain that would do it. Talk to a fireman or EMT. The disable them on a regular basis, and I'm fairly certain I've been told even if the battery is in pieces, they can still deploy.

I could be wrong though.

First thing I did when I was called to an MVA was disconnect the battery. The only thing that will set them off is an electrical current + impact. I was more worried about magnesium wheels/parts that could kick off a Class Delta fire...

Notneb · Jul 23, 2016

Spatel23 said:
Lol
Makes me think I'm gonna get thrown like Seth rogan in "Neighbors"

Just youtube airbag pranks, entertaining how dumb people can be...

JRLott · Jul 23, 2016

Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification, co & Neb. I thought they had something like a capacitor that could set them off. That's what the EMT told me. Guess he was FOS.

Notneb · Jul 23, 2016

JRLott said:
Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification, co & Neb. I thought they had something like a capacitor that could set them off. That's what the EMT told me. Guess he was FOS.

Keyword there is: EMT... They like to hang out in ambulances and talk about what version of the new Prius they want to buy.