[BIGBODY9SIX]

Was in the process of installing my aftermarket steering wheel on my 96 but the the steering wheel puller threads stripped and the holds in the stock steering wheel stripped also,I went threw 2 steering wheel pullers and both was stripped,I also re threaded the bolds and holes and still the same issues,what can I now?

 

[Fred Kiehl]

You can drill out the holes and rethread them to a next size up standard thread, or get a helicoil kit that will repair the original threads. You can also get new bolts for the pullers at your local hardware store. Make sure that you get the proper size and thread count to fit the use. Using the wrong size/thread will strip the holes, and possibly the bolts as well. You should be able to thread the bolts into the holes at least 1/2 inch with just your fingers, if you have the correct bolt/thread.

When you install the new adapter, cut the two locating tabs on the inside of the bezel, so they do not interfere with the trim for the adapter. Make sure the rim to turn signal stalk distance is about the same as the original wheel to turn signal stalk distance.

I hope I interpreted your spelling and word use errors correctly. It is much easier to figure out what you are trying to communicate if you use the correct words and spell them correctly. It would also be nice if you were to elaborate on exactly what you did so a starting point can be established.

 

[BIGBODY9SIX]

Ok great thanks for the input I'll look into that but like I said when I was putting the steering puller bolts inn it went good its when I was turning the middle bolt for it to pull it was stripping threads

 

[Fred Kiehl]

Which threads were being stripped?

 

[BIGBODY9SIX]

Really both

 

[Fred Kiehl]

You still have the option of the helicoil option on all holes. If you thread the bolts in enough they will not strip. A good remover will not strip the center threads. If worst comes to worst, you can cut the wheel off with an angle grinder and cutoff wheel. Just do not cut the column shaft.

 

[BIGBODY9SIX]

Never thought about cutting the wheel off but mite try the coils first just need to figure out what size I need with bolts for the puller

 

[95wagon]

Was in the process of installing my aftermarket steering wheel on my 96 but the the steering wheel puller threads stripped and the holds in the stock steering wheel stripped also,I went threw 2 steering wheel pullers and both was stripped,I also re threaded the bolds and holes and still the same issues,what can I now?

This may or may help you.
I own a number of correct pullers and rarely bother with them for steering wheels.
Try this ,
Put the center nut back on , about a 2 turns loose.
As in nut is fully on the shaft but there is a gap between it and the wheel.

Grasp the wheel with both hands , feet firmly on the froor under the brake pedal .
Pull as hard as you can , while slightly pulling more on one hand than the other, back and forth
This rocking action, 99% of the time with pop the wheel loose.

 

[BIGBODY9SIX]

Oh yea you will think that will work? Worth a try,mite do it this evening,I'll keep you posted

 

[95wagon]

Give it a try,
Maybe 5 in 45 years of doing it for a living didn't.
And those, it was obvious that some goon was in there prior and over tightened the nut going back on.
Pull as hard as you can rocking the wheel by relaxing one a little , then the other, still always pulling on both.

 

[BIGBODY9SIX]

Yea you right I think prior owner had a aftermarket wheel on here before just how it looked inside it and horn button screws missing