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71_Bronco

The steering wheel on my RJ-58 is in need of a little work. It isn't broken or anything, but the rubber around the outside is dried & cracked.

Is there any way to fix the rubber part? Or would it be easier to just look for a new one?

I've been on the look-out for one that is in better shape, but have had no luck yet. I noticed on eBay, there is one off a 701 that looks just like mine, and looks to be in great shape. Will this one fit? If so, what other models shared the same steering wheel as the RJ-58.

I was also looking into the small cast ones (the reproduction ones), but cannot find them anywhere. I know that it isnt technically correct for the RJ-58, but I always thought they were pretty cool looking.

Thanks

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AMC RULES

IIRC, member charliesD250 was reproducing the small cast replacements. Maybe shoot him a PM?

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buckrancher

the 701 steering wheel is the same thing

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MikesRJ

Both BuckRancher and I have used similar methods to repair steering wheels. PC-7 works quite well too if you're willing to do the elbow work.

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71_Bronco

:bow-blue:

WOW Mike, that came out amazing! What's your secret? Did you just slather it on and then sand / file away what you didn't need / want?

Mine isn't nearly that bad, so as long as it is a simple process (i don't mind time consuming), I would probably give it a shot

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Rooster

Check out mikes site, great idea on the stainless WH on how to fix your wheel

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MikesRJ

I never did write the article on Steering Wheel Restoration. Perhaps I will do it here in the coming days and then copy the best parts to the actual article on the MWH site.

In the mean time take a look at some of BickRanchers pictures at this link:

http://www.mywheelhorse.com/modules.php?name=Docs2&do=show_doc&id=30

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stevebo

So I am clear, the 701 uses the same steering wheels as the RJ and suburban?

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Lars

So I am clear, the 701 uses the same steering wheels as the RJ and suburban?

yes they have. rj 58,rj59, sub 400,401,550,551,701 have the same steering wheel part no 3415.. and ill think also rj 57.. 55 and 56 is cast iron

pls correct me if im wrong..

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VinsRJ

In the mean time take a look at some of BickRanchers pictures at this link:

http://www.mywheelho...=show_doc&id=30

BickRanchers :confusion-confused: Who's dat?

Mike speaks wise on the steering wheel resto. I've seen his wheel and BuckRancher's in person and they super NICE!

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buckrancher

So I am clear, the 701 uses the same steering wheels as the RJ and suburban?

yes they have. rj 58,rj59, sub 400,401,550,551,701 have the same steering wheel part no 3415.. and ill think also rj 57.. 55 and 56 is cast iron

pls correct me if im wrong..

I think most 57's used #3415

Brian

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VinsRJ

So I am clear, the 701 uses the same steering wheels as the RJ and suburban?

yes they have. rj 58,rj59, sub 400,401,550,551,701 have the same steering wheel part no 3415.. and ill think also rj 57.. 55 and 56 is cast iron

pls correct me if im wrong..

I think most 57's used #3415

Brian

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