{"id":15950,"date":"2017-09-01T17:09:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T21:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/?p=15950"},"modified":"2017-09-01T17:09:47","modified_gmt":"2017-09-01T21:09:47","slug":"do-it-yourself-september-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/2017\/09\/do-it-yourself\/do-it-yourself-september-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Do-It-Yourself &#8211; September 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A steering wheel install can seem intimidating and a bit tricky, but with simple tools, the right parts, a lotta\u2019 luck and a lil\u2019 determination, it can take as little as 30 minutes! So, here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n<p>1) Before starting your steering wheel project, it is a good idea to make sure your old steering wheel is straight so you can make sure the new one will be straight when you install it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15951 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo01\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo01.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2) Pop the horn cover out of the wheel using a small screwdriver or prying tool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15952 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo02\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo02.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3) Identify the size of the nut and remove it from the spindle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo03.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15953 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo03-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo03\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo03-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo03-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo03-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo03.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4) Sometimes it takes a bit of extra convincing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15954 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo04\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo04.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5) Using a steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel. Don\u2019t attempt this without a puller.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15955 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo05\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo05.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6) If the steering wheel does not want to come off, you can tighten the bolts on the puller till there is a good amount of pressure pulling on the wheel and then tap the center part of the puller with a hammer. The little bit of an impact will usually pop even the most difficult wheels loose.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15956 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo06\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo06.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7) This is the hub adapter used for this application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15957 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo07\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo07.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8) The hub adapter is what makes a universal steering wheel fit in a variety of applications, and you will usually need one specific to your make and model of truck.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15958 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo08\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo08.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9) Here, you can see the hub adapter behind the steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15959 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo09\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo09.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>10) Bolt the steering wheel to the adapter using the provided hardware.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15960 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo10\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo10.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>11) Next, you can attach the front collar\/cover (if equipped).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15961 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo11\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo11.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>12) Place the steering wheel onto the splined column and, using the same nut you took off earlier, tighten securely.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15962 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo12\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo12.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>13) Connect the horn wires to the new horn button and snap it into place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15963 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo13\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo13.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>14) Now, your new steering wheel is ready to help you navigate between the ditches!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-15964 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"SeptHowTo14\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14-195x110.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SeptHowTo14.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out more steering wheels and hub adaptors for your big rig at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.4statetrucks.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.4statetrucks.com<\/a> \u2013 home of The Chrome Shop Mafia!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A steering wheel install can seem intimidating and a bit tricky, but with simple tools, the right parts, a lotta\u2019 luck and a lil\u2019 determination, it can take as little as 30 minutes! So, here\u2019s what to do: 1) Before starting your steering wheel project, it is a good idea to make sure your old<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":15965,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-15950","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-do-it-yourself"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15950"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15966,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15950\/revisions\/15966"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tenfourmagazine.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}