1998 steering wheel starting to look and feel like a 1998 steering wheel

nk24 said:
They should be compatible for install, but I’d check to make sure the older clockspring is compatible with the newer airbag.
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I have no idea how I would do that but thanks for the info.
 
Joe Biden said:
I have no idea how I would do that but thanks for the info.
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I searched and found that the splines should be the same among the years (36 splines) but I can't find anything that says definitively that the newer airbag is compatible with the older clockspring.
 
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I replaced mine... went on ebay and bought a TJ steering wheel with leather in good shape, and put that on.
 
Apparition said:
Glad your dad let you drive ;)
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Yeah, my dad's pretty cool. I just wish he'd shut up about this TJ! I get it, you installed control arms & welded your own Dana 35 JJ bracket. Good for you dad, but the family doesn't want to hear about how great it is every single night at the dinner table.
 
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mmmkam said:
Any pics of how it came out installed?
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SoCalTJ said:
Do you happen to remember what size you ordered?
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When measuring, it was right on the border of M and M-. Initially ordered the M- wanting a snug fit and couldn't get the seams together near the spokes. Returned for an M, which worked out perfectly and is what you see in the TJ pic.
 
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DaveC said:
When measuring, it was right on the border of M and M-. Initially ordered the M- wanting a snug fit and couldn't get the seams together near the spokes. Returned for an M, which worked out perfectly and is what you see in the TJ pic.
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Perfect...thank you!
 
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qslim said:
Yeah, my dad's pretty cool. I just wish he'd shut up about this TJ! I get it, you installed control arms & welded your own Dana 35 JJ bracket. Good for you dad, but the family doesn't want to hear about how great it is every single night at the dinner table.
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Yeah Dad may never hush up about the jeep, but that young man will ALWAYS remember this time driving !, (behind the steering wheel masterfully para-corded by his brilliant dad ). :)
Good job Dad! , the best thing you did wasn't the steering wheel. ;)
 
DaveC said:
When measuring, it was right on the border of M and M-. Initially ordered the M- wanting a snug fit and couldn't get the seams together near the spokes. Returned for an M, which worked out perfectly and is what you see in the TJ pic.
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Did you add the new wrap directly on top or did you remove the old wrap?
 
SoCalTJ said:
Did you add the new wrap directly on top or did you remove the old wrap?
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Directly on top; just laid it over and stitched it up. If you go this route, you'll want to make sure you go back and tighten the stiches every 5 holes or so using a J hook or something similar that's small and can get under the stitches (I used a hole-punch). That ensures the seam stays nice and tight and keeps it neat.

Around the spokes, you only repeat the stitches on the front side and skip the same # of holes on the back. When you do this, it takes a little trial and error to see how many that should be. I found on both the Jeep and truck that I skipped less than I thought I would in order to keep it nice and tight. It's in the instructions and there are a few YouTube videos out there on how to do these. It's not hard, just tedious and takes a little trial and error until you get the hang of it to see how to keep it tight and neat.
 
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DaveC said:
Directly on top; just laid it over and stitched it up. If you go this route, you'll want to make sure you go back and tighten the stiches every 5 holes or so using a J hook or something similar that's small and can get under the stitches (I used a hole-punch). That ensures the seam stays nice and tight and keeps it neat.

Around the spokes, you only repeat the stitches on the front side and skip the same # of holes on the back. When you do this, it takes a little trial and error to see how many that should be. I found on both the Jeep and truck that I skipped less than I thought I would in order to keep it nice and tight. It's in the instructions and there are a few YouTube videos out there on how to do these. It's not hard, just tedious and takes a little trial and error until you get the hang of it to see how to keep it tight and neat.
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Great..thanks. Amazon should be delivering mine today!
 
I replaced my steering wheel with a used OEM replacement from a Cherokee I believe. Just make sure you get the finish you want, there are a few, and don't worry about the controls. You can use your plastic covers on the "new" wheel. Same with the airbag, it will drop right in. Biggest advise is to rent a steering wheel puller, makes the job super quick. You just torque the wheel nut down to set the wheel in place. Years that you can use are from 1997-2002 Jeep TJ 1997-2001 cherokee I think. Ebay has them for days. Also make sure the pictures are very clear on the top, micro scratches lead to tears later down the road.
 
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