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 Post subject: Is there such thing as a steering wheel extension for the KJ
PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:14 pm 
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I need the steering wheel at least 1.5 to 2 inches closer to be in a better driving position. The problem is even worse when I'm wearing winter boots. I know there is a lot to consider with the wiring harness and possibly the air bag but has anyone fabbed or bought some kinda spacer to get the steering wheel closer to you ? I guess my leg to arm length ratio is off

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:20 pm 
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in ancient times they had deep dish steering wheels - I doubt that you can find one that fits the KJ - but it would accomplish the same thing.

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Here's ya go: http://www.mobilityproductsdesign.com/products.asp#


Here’s a larger pic:
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I’d personally go with a John Deere steering wheel spinner knob. :mrgreen:

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cept they're illegal outside of handicap use in most every state lol

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If you want to keep your existing steering wheel then you could try to extend the shaft.
What you should do is obtain a spare steering column assembly from a breaker yard and examine it as regards making any modifications rather than mess about with your existing setup....you may need to cut the shaft and have an extra section welded in at the lower bit by a professional engineering firm...you may then be able to extend the whole steering assembly outwards by means of spacers so that all the covers, clockspring etc. moves outwards as one.
The shaft is held in at the lower section by some spring clips; remove these clips and the shaft pulls upwards and out which will give you access to the shaft to cut/weld/grind etc.
I had to remove the shaft to replace the small bearing at the top which the dealers said was not replaceable....I was supposed to buy the whole steering shaft assembly for some ridiculous amount....ended up buy a bearing for about $5.00 :)

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