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I think the steering wheel would be a nice place to upgrade the interior. Anyone do this yet?
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Here you go.I think the steering wheel would be a nice place to upgrade the interior. Anyone do this yet?
Acela Monterra
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We replace the stock 20" (?) wheel with an 18" wheel - huge improvement in drivability.
Haha - no tease...Don't just tease us with a picture of the improved steering wheel! What did it come from, or where did you find it? Is there a direct interchange with a particular truck or something?
Haha - no tease...
Our parent company is Acela Truck Company - www.acelatruck.com - we provide better than factory new, complete frame-up restorations of FMTVs to modern, commercial-grade vehicles with many upgrades and over 650 new parts. The photo is of a Monterra interior...
Yup, checked out your site several times since you started posting. I'm a little far away to visit though I'd love to see some of your hardware (Southern Maryland presently).
I've replaced my M1081 steering wheel with a much better condition original military one. But I'd love to get something a little smaller and sportier. I'm doing a "resto-mod" on my truck. Mostly stock, but with useful changes such as seats, an in-bed hoist, tool boxes, block heater, intake wraps, etc. Eventually more sound deadening and high-speed axles. Hence, a source or specs for a nicer steering wheel would be nice.
(As an aside, I've replaced the steering box, drag link and tie rods - my king pins were not properly shimmed. I needed .125-.130" of shim on each side, the original shims were insufficient, causing steering to be essentially locked in whatever direction you were traveling. Dunno if it was shipped like this, because of an air-drop, or bad rebuild.)
You're welcome to visit anytime!Yup, checked out your site several times since you started posting. I'm a little far away to visit though I'd love to see some of your hardware (Southern Maryland presently).
I've replaced my M1081 steering wheel with a much better condition original military one. But I'd love to get something a little smaller and sportier. I'm doing a "resto-mod" on my truck. Mostly stock, but with useful changes such as seats, an in-bed hoist, tool boxes, block heater, intake wraps, etc. Eventually more sound deadening and high-speed axles. Hence, a source or specs for a nicer steering wheel would be nice.
(As an aside, I've replaced the steering box, drag link and tie rods - my king pins were not properly shimmed. I needed .125-.130" of shim on each side, the original shims were insufficient, causing steering to be essentially locked in whatever direction you were traveling. Dunno if it was shipped like this, because of an air-drop, or bad rebuild.)
What could you offer us for those looking to upgrade???
Pointman
We could look into fitting our custom hub into another upgraded wheel...what upgrade are you after?...smaller diameter, soft-touch feel, etc...?
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