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smaller diameter steering wheel

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by m38willys, Aug 23, 2012.

  1. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    Anyone know of a smaller in diameter wheel for a stock column? This is for a 65. Just looking for a little bit more clearance between bottom of wheel and stomach.

    Already lowered and moved seat back. Any ideas? Thanks
     
  2. jasonjp62

    jasonjp62 Member

    Just thinking of a smaller wheel and a stock column (ross steering I presume) just makes my arms hurt!!!!
     
  3. Smokeater

    Smokeater Sponsor

    I'm using a 15" Grant wheel with Ross steering. It's not too bad on the trails with 33's. I wouldn't go any smaller than that though. I'll see if I can't find a model #.

    Edit: I was wrong, it's 14 3/4". http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/83/ . I found it on Amazon for $40 I think.
     
    Last edited: Aug 23, 2012
  4. they sell smaller after market steering wheels that fit the jeep column I put one on mine when i went to a manual saginaw and have no problem with it , cant say about the ross though.
     
  5. i think mines a 15" grant also
     
  6. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't shrink the wheel. I enjoy mine where it sits, enough room to get the wheel moving.

    Recommend power steering and a smaller wheel if you're still to close.
     
  7. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Yup, if you want a smaller wheel power steering is a good thing. I ran manual Saginaw steering for years with a smaller wheel. Arms got a serious workout. Power made things much more enjoyable.....


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  8. grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

    12" Grant. Drops it below the windshield and plenty of belly room. I had to lower my column for the headers and the 15" made it hard to get in and out of the seats. Really nice to drive. I have power steering though.
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  9. oddfirejeeper

    oddfirejeeper Active Member

    i have the 15" grant wheel on mine with ross and let me tell you after a day of hard wheelin i had popeye arms. this is with 33" tires. i'm gathering parts for power steering so it won't be such a workout.
     
  10. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    Thanks guys. This jeep is my dads driver and it doesn't see any real off road. Tires are 30" tall. Just looking for a little more clearance.
     
  11. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Did the same thing and never put a stabilizer on it. You absolutely do not want your thumbs/fingers indside the wheel when in the rocks with that arrangement.
     
  12. 2manytoys

    2manytoys Member


    How does the stock turn signals cancel with the smaller wheel? Does the turn signal wheel still touch the new wheel? I was looking at this same wheel and I have PS.
     
  13. culls

    culls Member

    Might want to check your state laws. Some states like Texas have a minimum diameter.
     
  14. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    They don't. You need to manually cancel them.


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  15. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Manually canceling is easy. Just make it a habit.
     
  16. grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

    If you're talking Grant wheels they do cancel. The roller on the Spartan turn signal rides on the Grant adapter.
     
  17. 2manytoys

    2manytoys Member

    Yes, I was looking at a grant wheel. Thought I was going to have to make an adapter to cancel them. Thanks.
     
    Last edited: Apr 11, 2013
  18. Philip-TX

    Philip-TX Member

    It might just be "my perspective" but I know my stomach makes my steering wheel seem too big, too.bunny with a pancake
     
  19. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    "Any ideas? "

    Tighten your belt a notch? ;-)
     
  20. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    My dad and I started working out....
    Amazing how much room we have now....R)