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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:
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.
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.
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"...
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...
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....
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...
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?