FR500 Steering wheel...

Venom55 · 04-15-2003, 07:50 PM

Where can i get one?

www.buyfordmotorsport.com has one but it doesn't say it is the FR500.

What all is involved in changing out the steering wheel?

is it hard?

thanks,

mike

**cobrabitn** · 04-16-2003, 11:33 AM

If Joe Cool can do it, I'm sure you can too. I believe it is all bolt in but since we have some Open track gurus, like Tom and John, they can probably tell you what you need or who knows, maybe even help you out?

98banana · 04-16-2003, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cobrabitn
If Joe Cool can do it, I'm sure you can too. I believe it is all bolt in but since we have some Open track gurus, like Tom and John, they can probably tell you what you need or who knows, maybe even help you out?

I would assume the job is pretty easy to do. I think tcrews swapped his out. Not sure though.

I have no experience removing the steering wheel though since I took out the entire column and wheel in one piece.

**Mystic_Cobra** · 04-16-2003, 01:58 PM

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/fr500wheel.htm

How - To

According this article the one on buyfordmotorsport.com for $159 is it. M-3601-B

also at gefracing.com

another how-to
http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/fr500/index.shtml

Venom55 · 04-16-2003, 08:23 PM

thanks for the replies guys, buyfordmotorsport.com has the best price as far as i can see so i'll get it from them.

Mike

GeoSnake · 04-18-2003, 10:56 AM

I want to do this swap as well but that is a chunk of change for metal, padding and leather.

Venom55 · 04-18-2003, 07:07 PM

yah well my current steering wheel's leather is showing signs of wear and i feel it might start to peel soon...so that's why i'm getting it.

Bartman01 · 04-21-2003, 10:06 PM

I did mine, not too difficult. The instructions that come with the wheel are pretty good.

2 recommendations:

1) Put a washer or nut between the puller and the steering wheel shaft. The metal of the column was softer than the metal on the puller and I could see it starting to get marred by the puller before I backed off and used a nut as a spacer. The puller put a nice mark on the nut where it came into contact with it.

2) Get a torque wrench if you don't have one for torquing the bolt back on.

Venom55 · 04-22-2003, 09:47 PM

How do you know the wheel is centered on the shaft? is there a mark or something on the shaft and the wheel? i ordered it yesterday so i hope it gets here by the weekend.

Mike

Bartman01 · 04-22-2003, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Venom55
How do you know the wheel is centered on the shaft? is there a mark or something on the shaft and the wheel?

There is a mark on the wheel and on the shaft. On top of that, it really only goes on one way. There is a little bit of play in the fit before the nut is tightend, but not much. If the new wheel isn't centered (not likely but possible), you will need to get the front end adjusted to fix it.

Venom55 · 04-23-2003, 08:31 PM

i see, so if you don't have your marks lined up the other bolts and stuff won't line up...cool.

Bartman01 · 04-23-2003, 11:22 PM

Actually, there is only one bolt holding the wheel on the shaft (in the middle).

wbpo · 05-09-2003, 10:10 PM

Yes it is a lot for metal, rubber, and padding. But if everyone had one, why would you want to...

04-15-2003, 07:50 PM	#1
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	FR500 Steering wheel... Where can i get one? www.buyfordmotorsport.com has one but it doesn't say it is the FR500. What all is involved in changing out the steering wheel? is it hard? thanks, mike __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-16-2003, 11:33 AM	#2
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04-16-2003, 01:58 PM	#4
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/fr500wheel.htm How - To According this article the one on buyfordmotorsport.com for $159 is it. M-3601-B also at gefracing.com another how-to http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/fr500/index.shtml __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

04-16-2003, 08:23 PM	#5
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	thanks for the replies guys, buyfordmotorsport.com has the best price as far as i can see so i'll get it from them. Mike __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-18-2003, 10:56 AM	#6
GeoSnake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pine Level, NC Posts: 133	I want to do this swap as well but that is a chunk of change for metal, padding and leather. __________________ 1996 ProCharged SVT Cobra Mustang Week Staff www.mustangweek.com

04-18-2003, 07:07 PM	#7
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	yah well my current steering wheel's leather is showing signs of wear and i feel it might start to peel soon...so that's why i'm getting it. __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-21-2003, 10:06 PM	#8
Bartman01 Eat my shorts Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 877	I did mine, not too difficult. The instructions that come with the wheel are pretty good. 2 recommendations: 1) Put a washer or nut between the puller and the steering wheel shaft. The metal of the column was softer than the metal on the puller and I could see it starting to get marred by the puller before I backed off and used a nut as a spacer. The puller put a nice mark on the nut where it came into contact with it. 2) Get a torque wrench if you don't have one for torquing the bolt back on. __________________ Silver 2001 Cobra #3230 of 3867

04-22-2003, 09:47 PM	#9
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	How do you know the wheel is centered on the shaft? is there a mark or something on the shaft and the wheel? i ordered it yesterday so i hope it gets here by the weekend. Mike __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-23-2003, 08:31 PM	#11
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	i see, so if you don't have your marks lined up the other bolts and stuff won't line up...cool. __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-23-2003, 11:22 PM	#12
Bartman01 Eat my shorts Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northwest Houston Posts: 877	Actually, there is only one bolt holding the wheel on the shaft (in the middle). __________________ Silver 2001 Cobra #3230 of 3867

05-09-2003, 10:10 PM	#13
wbpo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 15	Yes it is a lot for metal, rubber, and padding. But if everyone had one, why would you want to...

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