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Apr 15, 2020 | 10:32 PM

THE_PVZ

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Steering wheel options

I have a 93 F250 XLT equipped with cruise control and the steering wheel is roached! It had a crappy cover on it that was in bad shape and when I took it off the leather on the actual wheel is worn down to the rubber. I am curious what my options are. Should I buy a leather cover kit from ebay and attempt to re-wrap it my self? Should I look for a used model in good shape? I don t really like the look of the stock wheel and would like to replace it with an aftermarket option, but I don't want to loose my cruise control controls.

Im sure some of us have run into this problem before? Im open to any and all thoughts or opinions.

Thanks in advance!!!

Apr 16, 2020 | 04:38 AM

EPNCSU2006

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I used a wheelskin brand leather wrap that is stitched onto the steering wheel. I think it looks pretty close to factory.

Apr 16, 2020 | 08:21 AM

THE_PVZ

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I’ve seen those wraps. Was it difficult to get it to look even or get the seam to match the factory seam? And what about the spokes on the wheel, how does it deal with wrapping around those.

Apr 16, 2020 | 12:21 PM

EPNCSU2006

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I think it looks pretty close to factory. I went over top of the original leather for a little bit thicker grip. I just did dummy stitches around the spokes so it looks like it goes all the way around. When finished, it was still pretty tight around the spokes.

Apr 16, 2020 | 12:24 PM

nekkidhillbilly

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i asked on fsb if its possible to convert the cruise over to a stalk mounted unit like a gm. i never got a clear answer. wood wheel would look great in a bko.

Sep 25, 2020 | 12:54 PM

manowell

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From: Irving

I went by Five Star in NRH a few days back and saw a star white limited 450 (rare as unicorns...), it may be been yours. Beautiful, and nice photos!

Sep 25, 2020 | 01:49 PM

Edgethis

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I have read about people installing newer f150 wheels. Even got the buttons to work.

You could make a column cruise control work with enough effort. Need some wiring for sure. A complete aftermarket column could have that option.