Looking for an 08+ Steering Wheel/ Clock Spring

Pwnm30rdi3 · Jul 28, 2014

I'm looking to borrow and/or buy an 08+ steering wheel and clock spring. I want to make an adapter/ modification plate to make the newer style steering wheels fit in pre-2008 trucks.

I have access to a CNC machine and 3D printer and would really like to come up with something to make this work.

Thanks,

Andrew

KYkickinit · Jul 28, 2014

mustube · Jul 28, 2014

Couldn't you just hole saw the splined part out of both wheels and weld the old one into the 08 wheel? That's how I would do it. An adapter will make an unsightly gap.

Pwnm30rdi3 · Jul 28, 2014

mustube said:
Couldn't you just hole saw the splined part out of both wheels and weld the old one into the 08 wheel? That's how I would do it. An adapter will make an unsightly gap.

I had this thought, but I'm afraid it wont be that simple. I'm actually least worried about the splined vs hexagon steering shaft differences.
The back of the steering wheels are both very different.

Here is a 99-07 SD Wheel:

Here is a 08+ Wheel:

It appears that in the 99-07 steering wheels the clock spring recedes into the steering wheel to produce a flush fit.
Whereas the the 08+ steering wheels have a clock spring that recede into steering column itself to produce a flush fit.

So I've had two thoughts.
1.) Cut out the back of the 08+ steering wheel similar to the 99-97 wheels. With the back cut out, redesign the entire metal brace inside the center of the steering wheel using a CNC machine.
2.) Create an adapter from aluminum and 3D print new plastic column cover pieces to produce a flush finish.

Either way I'd like to eventually sell kits so people can easily upgrade to the newer style steering wheel.

Pwnm30rdi3 · Jul 28, 2014

I ordered a 2011 steering wheel and 3 clock springs today, everything should arrive in 5-7 days.
I also scavenged through a bunch of wiring schematics. I'm sure that I will have questions along the way.

Assuming all goes well and I am able to make this work, I will probably need 50+ pre-orders before I can begin manufacturing. Having a good amount of pre-orders will ensure the best prices and keep costs down.

Keep posted for updates!