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leather wrap steering wheel cover

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by tacomawv, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. Aug 29, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    tacomawv

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    Has anyone done an aftermarket leather wrap for the steering wheel.
     
  2. Aug 29, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Your wheels starting to smooth out too?
     
  3. Aug 29, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    Yes and i miss the leather i had on my SR5 tacoma.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:34 PM
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    I need to get around to putting something on my wheel too.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    I need to do this too.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    aperezsh

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  7. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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  8. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Nice.. now the question is, where did he get it.
     
  9. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    Not I.
     
  12. Aug 30, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    I thought the previous owner had something on his hands while driving causing rapid deteriation. Guess it's just a common issue. Would be nice to find a quality cover.
     
  13. Aug 30, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    Looks like it has to come from china. I am going to order. I will report back when i get it.
     
  14. Aug 30, 2016 at 8:51 PM
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    RLHULK

    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    Maybe change it out with a leather wrapped steering wheel from a wrecked limited or order a leather wrapped steering wheel. If I keep this one that's on my list. But heck knowing me I will just get another tundra in a couple years, might as well go limited next time
     
  15. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    The owner/s of my Tundra after I'm dead (my kids) could do that if they wanted to. A leather wrapped steering wheel is pretty much last place on my list of things to do with my Tundra. Actually not on any list I have. Never even thought about that.
     
  16. Aug 31, 2016 at 5:27 AM
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    Mine is Wheelskin (got it from autoanything). 'Threading' is about one-hour job if you take your time. Very easy mod.
    Interior.jpg
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2016 at 6:17 AM
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    MotoTundra

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    How do you like it?
     
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  18. Aug 31, 2016 at 8:21 AM
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    Thanks.

    I love it. OEM quality. (Wife has leather from factory, and quality-wise, I don't see any difference.)

    In case you haven't noticed, I am partial to red accents, haha.
     
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  19. Sep 27, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    Wrap came in today. I started on it. I removed the air bag and trim parts. I will report back details.
     
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  20. Sep 27, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    Do you mind linking where you got it? Looking forward to seeing what it looks like.
     
  21. Sep 30, 2016 at 5:54 AM
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    Some updates. 20160927_180709.jpg 20160929_185301.jpg
     
  22. Sep 30, 2016 at 5:56 AM
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    One problem. 20160929_185314.jpg
     
  23. Sep 30, 2016 at 6:00 AM
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    This could be done in one day but has taken me four. Problems like work ,rain and a root canal slows it down.
     
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  24. Sep 30, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    Done. Happy with it. It has a couple of problems but I think it is good enough. All of the problems are on the back of the wheel. 20160930_161234.jpg It was a small pain but worth it. Only have 25 dollars in it.
     
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  25. Sep 30, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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    And it came from aliexpress
     
  26. Sep 30, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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    Looks really good Rich. How's it feel? Unfortunately for me, I don't think I can sew for more than 15 minutes, let alone 1-4 days. :confused: I think I'm going to buy my daughter a sewing kit and wait til she's ready to do it for me. ;)
     

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