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  1. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    From my chopped-down hub: Back-side (closer to column) diameter: 25mm Total hub depth: 35mm Depth of splines: 18mm Outside diameter of splines (measured between notches): 24.5mm Spline count: 36 And pics: Side facing driver: Side facing floor:
  2. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    I have an old LMTV steering wheel that I've stripped down to just the hub. I've already cut the spokes and rubber off of it. I'll take a look shortly and get some measurements and counts. Maybe someone can do the cross-reference to find out just what our steering shaft is based off of.
  3. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    Even a 10% increase in effort still puts it well below what an M35 driver has to deal with. The original definition or “Armstrong Steering”. I remember well the agony of driving my old truck. The LMTV is so much better.
  4. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    Hmmm. Hello Kitty themed LMTV? Need this to clip into the rifle holder: https://www.blog.riflegear.com/2007/12/26/hello-kitty-ar-15-evil-black-rifle-meets-cute-and-cuddly/ And that's why my handle is "Wandering Neurons"...
  5. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    How about a custom hub adapter so we could bolt on an aftermarket wheel? I'd pick a good tractor-trailer wheel such as this: https://www.iowa80.com/pd/4-spoke-stealth-sport-leather-steering-wheel-18/155343/ Or adapt FMTV hub to another hub used by a common make/model like Freightliner or...
  6. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    Actually - I've got the old beat-up wheel. Maybe I can machine out the hub and use it as the base to install an aftermarket wheel! That would open some options....
  7. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    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...
  8. wandering neurons

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    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?
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