What’s everyone using the reattach “wood” ring around steering wheel
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I used some epoxy, even though I didn't mix it properly it took a couple months to sort of cure but it's holding now for sure, the ring is basically just glued to the leather so I would just use whatever will dry clear so if you get a little to much on it you'll never notice, once I put it on there I just took a toothpick and cleaned the edges up, zip tied it together and let it dry, I wouldn't recommend the zip ties though if you are going to be driving it a shoe string wrapped around it and tied would work though
You could use an ACE bandage as well. It has some stretch so it can apply pressure and still provide some grip if you need to drive.
swathdiver
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RTV, Monkey Snot, or buy a new one without the wood insert for about $225.
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Big Mama
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I’ll definitely be driving it so using something to secure it makes sense. Never thought of replacing the wheel. I’ve been looking for some interior mods to do maybe I’ll have a look see at any aftermarket or GM upgrades.
The Raven
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A garbage can.
Ok, joking.
I just did the heated wheel upgrade and the non-wood heated wheels are out of production so I had no choice but to get the wood wheel. I'm trying out different 3M 1080 wraps to make the trim ring match my truck but i'm starting to consider just ripping that ring off and having the wheel re-leathered. It's expensive but that ring is just the worst. Such a frikin stupid idea.
Ok, joking.
I just did the heated wheel upgrade and the non-wood heated wheels are out of production so I had no choice but to get the wood wheel. I'm trying out different 3M 1080 wraps to make the trim ring match my truck but i'm starting to consider just ripping that ring off and having the wheel re-leathered. It's expensive but that ring is just the worst. Such a frikin stupid idea.
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Big Mama
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Ha. Nice. If it didn’t leave a hole I would go that route. My heater went out a few years back. Got real hot one day then died. I have some 3M might give it a go as mine is only partially off from 10:00-2:00
Kee Fuller
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The Raven
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Yeah i'm going to have to have the leather removed, new padding installed (to get rid of the indentation) and then have new leather done too. The advantage is that this way I can get the thread done in red to match my seats.
the_tool_man
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I tried contact cement, as it's commonly recommended for bonding leather and plastic. But it softened in the summer heat and eventually let go.
I decided to swap to a non-wood heated wheel. They're mostly out of stock. But every now and then, a few pop up at some vendors. I lucked out and grabbed one just a few months ago. Easy swap. Took less time to change than re-gluing the old insert.
I decided to swap to a non-wood heated wheel. They're mostly out of stock. But every now and then, a few pop up at some vendors. I lucked out and grabbed one just a few months ago. Easy swap. Took less time to change than re-gluing the old insert.
The Raven
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I've had two parts guys post locates since late july...both confirmed that there are four in existence, but all are spoken for and they couldn't get anyone to give one up at any price within reason. One sold on ebay in late August. That seems to be it.
It basically takes a miracle of luck to get one.
I found yesterday that 3M 1080 "Scotchprint" vinyl in "titanium" is an exact match for the Z71 "brushed aluminum" trim. So I have ordered some of that and i'm wrapping the spokes and trim ring on my Escalade wheel to match the rest of the trim. I'll see how I feel about that when its done and then decide if I want to stick with it or go ahead with the custom leather.
the_tool_man
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I got it from gmpartshouse.com back in May. Part number 22947767. Read through this thread below. It has links to multiple potential vendors, as well as the luck by which I got mine:
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/steering-wheel-question.111842/
You'll notice I got to the same sad state of depression, thinking I'd never get one. Then BAM...3 showed up at one vendor. Luckily I was able to get one of them before they got snapped up.
If all else fails, I'd search eBay for a used one and get it recovered if necessary. The non-wood one is a little fatter, and doesn't have the groove in it for the ring. So it's a better starting point than recovering your old one.
the_tool_man
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Out of curiosity, I was poking around on eBay, and ran across this black leather wheel for a Hummer:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25995628-S...:sLkAAOSwFGxdAO6H:sc:USPSPriority!29369!US!-1
It looks like it would fit. And the button arrangement looks the same as my Yukon, except for two extra buttons on the left side rear. It might be worth researching to see if it's compatible. The connectors look identical. So it might actually be plug-and-play. It's <$200, too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25995628-S...:sLkAAOSwFGxdAO6H:sc:USPSPriority!29369!US!-1
It looks like it would fit. And the button arrangement looks the same as my Yukon, except for two extra buttons on the left side rear. It might be worth researching to see if it's compatible. The connectors look identical. So it might actually be plug-and-play. It's <$200, too.
Kee Fuller
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The Raven
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HiHoeSilver
Away!
Matching sunglasses ftw.
HACK BLOCK
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i had tried some epoxy and blue tape but didnt last .i gonna try hot glue next
