The base that fits on top of the steering wheel has an awkward shape. How do you install this thing without the unit grinding into the wheel?
300930
It fits on a wheel spoke not the rim. The flat side rests on the rim and the angle side on the spoke, this gives stability in all directions.The shape compensates for the angle of the spoke.
300931
I suggest reshaping it using a vice or a couple pairs of vice grips to make the base as flat as possible. I actually saw those tabs off with a hack saw which decreased the stability of the base. I've since bought another knob. It sucked too. I put parts from two knobs together to make one good one.
300932
I work as a Lease Driver and I install this in every truck I drive. If you sit it on the wheel "kitty-cornered" and tighten it down really well it is very stable. If you have a rubberized wheel it will make marks in it but as soon as you remove it they begin to return normal. If it is your own truck and you plan on using it in that truck, why worry about it ? ?
300933
The bracket fit the wheel of my Highlander fine. My wheel is pretty typical. I think the top is fairly flat where it touches the wheel. Just be careful not to over tighten it. It worked out well for me when I had shoulder surgery.
300934
1 1/2" rubber washer from ace Hardware between the base and the steering wheel keeps it from rubbing
300935
The one I installed REALLY went into the wheel. It wasn't a problem for me. BUT use longer bolts if it's an issue.
1392848
This is a threaeded freewheel, put your freewheel tool in vise and set freewheel on top of it, turn wheel counterclockwise. Then to install, simply spin on by hand till tight.
564897
There is 2 ways to do it. One is to use lag bolts, where you drill hole into floor and insert the lag bolt and then tighten and screw the base on.the better way is to drill holes into floor, put a bolt through it and a nut on other side under the floor if you can get to it. That would be tighter and last longer.
1401980
Depending on the year of your car, you either just have to pull on the lower air box until it pops out or remove the wheel on that side, get under the car and take all the plastic shielding apart to find the other side of the bolt where the nut is and then unscrew it. It should be hidden by the tube that bring air into the air box. Just undo a few screws to remove that as well.
740266
The small section under the round knob pictured is tubular. that part is cut open so that there is a top and bottom. When you put them together and tighten the screws, it forms a round tubular shape when it is clamped to the steering wheel. Imagine,the steering wheel has the shape of a circle ( the outer area) and you might want to mount the spinner knob at the" 9 o clock" or "11 o clock" position. hope this helps. Also if there was a picture of the underside of this item you would easily realize.
33987
the base is adjustable and securely fastens the unit. make sure the top is locked in place when you use it
1236399
The option is there. I don't have it connected because I have an aftermarket steering wheel. For all it's worth I say save a little more money and get a better unit, this one isn't bad but it is nothing special and can be crappy at points
523517
Place shield on bolt thread facing downward towards wheel, place washer on top of wheel shield, thread thru bolt hole, place flat washer or lock washer on top of assembly then install bolt an tighten
1870684
Mine was the same way but it was not the fluid joint. There's a screw (the included tool fit) that adjusts the entire units attacment. It might be loose.
1457590
Unscrew it. Grab Base with Left Hand and the Top with your right hand, then twist your Right hand Counter-Clockwise. It seals pretty tightly so it might be difficult, but it will come loose.
1343588
Im sorry but you will most likely need to fabricate mounting brackets and note that if you are a full figured model like me you will need to place the driver seat as far back as possible and maybe go with a tilt steering wheel. The passenger seat must sit just high enough to open the storage box if used....etc. good luck
344799
There are some fairly good tutorials on YouTube. That said, it's not too hard but it does involve pulling out the steering column.
2139975
Simple installation. Phillips head screwdriver installation. I recommend removing the wheel prior to install for ease.
1547323
I just found the first place it would fit in the engine compartment (which happened to be on the wheel well) and drilled a few holes through and through-bolted it to the metal on the well. Its been a little over two years of having it installed now and ive had zero problems with this location.
698777
Hi, it is normal for it to wiggle for slightly. If the fitment is too tight, it would be hard to remove and re-insert. It should fit tight enough so that it won't slide around though.
387568
Yes, that's how I installed them, they pop into place. Now if you want to remove them after installation it would be much easier to remove the wheel from the car and pop them out.
919364
Takes some maneuvering. It is basically round. You will need to have access to the space above to install correctly.