jeffw Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Given that the steering wheels on these trucks seem to be a significant wear item on the interior, has anyone replaced it? I would imagine the wheel could be replaced separate from the airbag, so it shouldn't be too expensive (other than the controls on it on the gen2 trucks).... What's the thinking here? Thanks! -jeff 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 New steering wheel will not change the badging to KW...jus sayin Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 New steering wheel will not change the badging to KW...jus sayin And the steering wheels on used KWs are worn out, too. Just sayin' . . . from experience. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 And the steering wheels on used KWs are worn out, too. Just sayin' . . . from experience. This is very true because a KW is on the road still working. Just sayin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 The airbag can definitely be removed--4 T20 (I think) screws hold it on. If you can't find a good used wheel or the dealer price is too steep, you might consider a leather cover if the wear is mostly on the rim of the wheel like mine was. Wheelskins made mine--17.7x4" is what you'd need. After 4 years, it still looks new. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 The airbag can definitely be removed--4 T20 (I think) screws hold it on. If you can't find a good used wheel or the dealer price is too steep, you might consider a leather cover if the wear is mostly on the rim of the wheel like mine was. Wheelskins made mine--17.7x4" is what you'd need. After 4 years, it still looks new. Very cool. And thanks for the work you've done on the lighting. If we end up with a Volvo HDT, the lights will be a must-have upgrade! 2007 Volvo 780 Volvo D12D, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I put a Wheelskins leather cover on mine over 10 years and 80k ago and it still looks and feels great! I did the installation my self and it was simple. My wheel was not badly worn, but it was imbedded with grease and grime. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Replacing the wheel is easy, I've done mine a half dozen times to get it straight. Couple notes here- disconnect batteries at least 10 mins before fooling w/air bag for safety. (Must wait, because residual charge sets it off if electric fails within a few secs of a crash) Also, get the wheel absolutely straight before swapping. Tape on wheel matched to tape on dash while driving works, then bring it home & swap w/ marks lined up. I didn't need a puller, lift up w/knees under wheel & rap on the shaft (W/ THE NUT STILL ON. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 No puller needed? Drat.... wish I had known that. I found a really nice Volvo steering wheel on a truck at Eubanks in Richmond. Guy told me $15 if I pulled it off (sans airbag). I then asked if I could borrow a wheel puller..... was told they did not have one but I could buy the entire steering column with wheel, switches, U-joint, etc. for $200. I passed. Couldn't go back later. I did put a Wheelskin on mine back when. It made a fat wheel fatter but I like it. Still looks good. I did have a thought at the time..... like David I had previously found that the SRS air bag was easily removed. I then thought it should not be too difficult to place one of the SRS modules out of the steering wheel on the passenger side. Of course mounting and blending to the dash would take some time with clay, fiberglass, Bondo and paint. Parallel wiring should work fine. Next time I run across a nicer steering wheel I can buy I will have to try the knee trick. I don't think a "regular" car wheel puller will work on the Volvo - have not tried but I do not believe the pulling holes are there. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Randy, I was at Eubanks yesterday. We took the 2 rearends that we changed out on a 1990 pete up there and they bought them. They said they were to be exported. Hope your finger is getting better. Take Care, Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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