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Steering wheel block off plate?....

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Checook, Apr 10, 2020.

  1. Apr 10, 2020 at 12:20 AM
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    My son who turns twelve next week is working on his 98 4Runner. Great chance to learn. We replaced his tired steering wheel with one that a guy removed before his first oil change. It is the rubber mold version but it is cherry. Our issue is that there is a gaping hole on the driver side like a control stalk went there. Is there a cover plate or at least a rubber gasket that was meant to go there so we can at least cover it up some?
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    FYI...check with your local auto upholsterer, you can get the old wheel rewrapped in leather for about $200 usually.

    I plan on doing mine. Also, if you had removed the leather, I think the rubber wheel underneath is the same as the grey rubber one you got as a replacement.

    When the leather is removed, it's probably going to look as new or newer.

    At least many auto wrapped wheels were done this way. Saves on trying to make 2 molds.
     
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    Can you find a dash piece in the same color and cut a piece out of it to fit?
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2020 at 1:56 AM
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    My son thought it would be interesting to cut it and see. Pretty much the same....but there are mold holes and it is a yellowish green color from the adhesive.
     
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