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09-06-2020, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Frisco, TX & Colorado Springs, CO
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M2 Steering Wheel
Has anyone swapped/upgraded their Freightliner steering wheel?
Realized today that thicker steering wheels like what we have in our SUVs don’t cause as much hand discomfort (arthritis) over long drives. Made me think about the RV.
Lots of options out there especially from SCI. Not sure how it would look.
Thanks in advance.
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09-06-2020, 10:44 PM
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one with some buttons would be nice...would like to move the engine brake, marker int, and a few other switches to the wheel.
--John
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09-07-2020, 08:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EdandShelley
Has anyone swapped/upgraded their Freightliner steering wheel?
Realized today that thicker steering wheels like what we have in our SUVs don’t cause as much hand discomfort (arthritis) over long drives. Made me think about the RV.
Lots of options out there especially from SCI. Not sure how it would look.
Thanks in advance.
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Get a thick/padded leather steering wheel cover in the meantime.
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09-07-2020, 01:59 PM
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Señor Miembro
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: SW Washington state
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[QUOTE=johndjmix;2408238]one with some buttons would be nice...would like to move the engine brake, marker int, and a few other switches to the wheel.
X2! Especially cruise control! I noted on the Columbia cabs in some higher end RVs they have the controls on the wheel. It would be great to find an aftermarket wheel or swap for a Columbia steering wheel but I'd hate to see what Freightliner wants to install it and hook-up the wiring. My guess is about $2k at the PDX freightliner shop.
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09-07-2020, 02:00 PM
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Location: Akron, OH
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I have a blacked out SCI steering wheel, much more comfortable. Thumb inserts and thick padded leather.
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2023 Dynaquest XL 3700BD
Had...2018 Force HD, 2016 Force, 2014 Thor 33sw
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09-07-2020, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Frisco, TX & Colorado Springs, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halla
I have a blacked out SCI steering wheel, much more comfortable. Thumb inserts and thick padded leather.
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Can you share a pic? In the market but not sure how it will look.
Thanks!
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09-07-2020, 02:12 PM
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Here you go. You have to get the hub adapter as well. I have loved the wheel, so much better than stock. 
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2023 Dynaquest XL 3700BD
Had...2018 Force HD, 2016 Force, 2014 Thor 33sw
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09-07-2020, 02:13 PM
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Victor was the name of the company before they turned it into SCI. Same wheels.
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09-07-2020, 02:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halla
Here you go. You have to get the hub adapter as well. I have loved the wheel, so much better than stock. Attachment 238596 |
That’s what I’m talking about. Very nice!
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09-07-2020, 06:38 PM
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I wonder if the Columbia wheel would fit, and if it would how do the wires pass through? I’m not worried what they connect to, I can work that part out.
—john
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09-07-2020, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halla
Here you go. You have to get the hub adapter as well. I have loved the wheel, so much better than stock. Attachment 238596 |
Love your carbon fiber dash as well. Very nice!
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09-07-2020, 10:38 PM
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That might work. I’m thinking the M2 has an airbag? Looks like it does but I’m wondering why it doesn’t have an markings “srs” or anything?
-john
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09-08-2020, 07:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johndjmix
That might work. I’m thinking the M2 has an airbag? Looks like it does but I’m wondering why it doesn’t have an markings “srs” or anything?
-john
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No airbags
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09-08-2020, 08:46 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halla
Here you go. You have to get the hub adapter as well. I have loved the wheel, so much better than stock. Attachment 238596 |
That is just dumb. What happens if you are in an accident and your thumbs get caught in those grooves??? Hunh? Did you eve think of that? Good luck hitchhiking then.
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09-08-2020, 08:47 AM
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I did think of that, and came up with the same conclusion each time....dont care. Lol
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2023 Dynaquest XL 3700BD
Had...2018 Force HD, 2016 Force, 2014 Thor 33sw
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09-08-2020, 08:53 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halla
I did think of that, and came up with the same conclusion each time....dont care. Lol
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Well...and you'll never be able wave to anyone. They'll just think "Four? Four what?"
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09-08-2020, 08:56 AM
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I golf a lot so “four” works well for me. Thanks for the help.
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2023 Dynaquest XL 3700BD
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09-08-2020, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
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Your guys are killing me! LOL!!!
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09-08-2020, 12:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
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Talked to the guys at SCI. They said the Cascadia wheel they sell wouldn’t fit on our M2s. Splint count difference.
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