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bluehair62
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 Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:05 pm Post subject: Aftermarket Steering wheel adapter... |
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Help... New to the forum. Im a 49 year old STOKED Vanagon owner again for the 4 time. Just purchased a 1990 Carat. Been looking on Samba for 2 years for the right van and I now have it in my driveway!! Happy Man.
I can't live with the stock steering wheel. I've replaced it on all my vans over the years. Now, I can't seem to locate ANY adapters or install kits. Can someone PLEASE share some advice here? |
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PDXWesty
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mtwrench540
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| Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: steering wheel |
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i used a late 80's early 90's wheel,pre air bag. fits fine with only minor mod,i used a cone shaped stone on my drill to taper where shaft goes into wheel,takes several tries but you will be happy with results!! cabriolets seem to be best,and can be found in leather!
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bluehair62
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So, I am hoping this is not the case, but my last Van was an 88 and I had a GT wheel. Anyone know if this kit will work?
Part Name Volkswagen Vanagon Steering Wheel Installation Kit - Kit Click Image to Enlarge
Part #G193568
Brand Grant
Fits 1980-1988 Volkswagen Vanagon
Features Quantitysold: Kit
Year 1980-1988
Description Includes die-cast hubs, Grade 5 hardware, matte black trim pieces, and step-by-step instructions.
Fits: Without Air Bag or Telescopic Column or Radio Controls/Cruise Controls Mounted on Steering Wheel.
Your Price $17.26
Thanks for the input |
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jpwerks
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Location: Pacific Grove,Ca
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:10 pm Post subject: aftermarket steering wheel adapter |
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I have the part you need to put Golf/GTi/Jetta wheel on your Vanagon.
PM me.
John
Or check my ads, under water cooled
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Racerrojo
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is not that I cant live with the stock wheel, but it does get old, I put this on my Syncro and love it, its from ans early Eurovan. direct bolt on
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bluehair62
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Ok Van Fans... Riddle me this...
Went to the local VW dealership today and had them check the difference between a 1988 and 1990 steering shaft. It's the same part #.
So, if Grant makes an adapter for a 1988 GL why wouldn't it work with a 1990?
My guess is the Turn indicator shut off may be in op or maybe the horn, but if the steering shaft is the same part # I am assuming the grant 3568 install adaptor will work.
Geez... What a pain.
Thanks for input.
BH |
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bluehair62
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FYI... Grant adapter 3568 works perfect with post 1988 Vanagons. |
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bluehair62
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FYI... Grant adapter 3568 works perfect with post 1988 Vanagon
I would love to post a photo, but I am a lamb @#$$
Trust me... It works.
BH |
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kevmelbel
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:46 pm Post subject: Thanks for the help! I am looking to do the same thing! |
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FYI... Grant adapter 3568 works perfect with post 1988 Vanagons. |
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Steering wheel adapter... |
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This is a "stock" non power steering wheel. It fits right on. The grip could be anything. Doesn't need to be fake wood. You could put leather right over it. Could you live with this? No installation problem because it's a Vanagon wheel. It fits right on with on adapter needed. The hub could be anything you want and the spokes can be puffed up too and leathered if you want.
Duncan |
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