| Steering Wheel Drop Instructions [message #74975] |
Thu, 25 February 2010 18:40  |
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WD0AFQ
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Location: Dexter, Mo.
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I have been carrying around a 2 inch drop bracket for about 3 years. I'd like to install it. Can't quite figure it out. I got it from Bert Curtis. It is two pieces that bolt together and is sloped. Anyone dropped their steering wheel with this bracket? I guess I need a picture.
Dan
with new headlight switch installed
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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| Re: Steering Wheel Drop Instructions [message #74983 is a reply to message #74975] |
Thu, 25 February 2010 21:12  |
GeorgeRud
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Location: Chicago, IL
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If it's the same as the ones I got from the Curtis's, they don't bolt together, but rather act as spacers once you unbolt the steering wheel retaining bolts on either side of the steering wheel), allowing the wheel to drop and then you simply bolt them between the steering wheel support plates. You should also have 4 more stove bolts to bolt them up. I don't have a picture, but once you pull the wheel down, it's pretty self-explanatory how they go in. There's not a lot of room to work in there, but it can be done and I certainly like the new position of the wheel.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering Wheel Drop Instructions [message #75160 is a reply to message #75088] |
Sun, 28 February 2010 11:42 |
gbarrow2
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Location: Lake Almanor, Ca./ Red Bl...
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Dan,
I wish we had had more time to talk when I met you at Miguel's shop.
Since you drive your GMC more than most I wanted to know if you have done anything to your seat or steering wheel to increase driver comfort.
I have driven 2 different GMC's 80,000+ UNCOMFORTABLE miles since 2002.
I am only 5'10" @ 165 lb and I find the GMC driver space more cramped than any vehicle I have driven. It is very uncomfortable for me on long trips.
I don't understand how the taller and heavier GMC'ers can drive these coaches.
If I move the seat all the way back, I can't reach the top of the steering wheel (my arms are proportional to my body size) and there still is not enough room to extend my left leg which begins to hurt at the hip after a while.
Did raising the seat 3" give more leg room and increase comfort? Can you post pictures or explain how you did it?
My original seats were changed by the PO. They have adjustable backs and arm rests and are much more comfortable than the originals.
I recently dropped my steering wheel about 1" by installing washers as a spacer. I can't drop it any further without removing the Bert Curtis close out below the steering column which houses my gauges. So I don't want to do that.
Surely I'm not the first GMCer to complain about this.
All suggestions will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering Wheel Drop Instructions [message #75487 is a reply to message #74975] |
Wed, 03 March 2010 02:57 |
Donovan-formerly Jase386
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Greenville SC
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Im glad im not the only one unhappy with my seat!
Now i dont have to feel guilty thinking bad thoughts about my factory seat. I hate that the back isnt adjustable, and i cant wait to find some Conversion Van electric seats to put in my Coach.
Donovan, Greenville SC
1975 Eleganza II
81,500 miles
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| Re: Steering Wheel Drop Instructions [message #75525 is a reply to message #75487] |
Wed, 03 March 2010 11:24 |
Ron
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Conifer, Colorado
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Hi All..
I used a MAC drop and installed a pair of Jim Bounds seats.. Improved the comfort level so much it's hard to describe.. IU think the drop made the most difference.. The seats are great but didn't do much for the strange angle in the column..
Ron
now a P.O.
Conifer, CO
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| Re: Steering Wheel Drop Instructions [message #75530 is a reply to message #75487] |
Wed, 03 March 2010 12:17 |
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WD0AFQ
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| Donovan-formerly Jase386 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2010 02:57 |
Im glad im not the only one unhappy with my seat!
Now i dont have to feel guilty thinking bad thoughts about my factory seat. I hate that the back isnt adjustable, and i cant wait to find some Conversion Van electric seats to put in my Coach.
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Our seats had already been changed to some big comfortable seats. I just could not understand why I hurt so bad and was so aggitated after I got this thing home. I started putting a pillow in the seat to raise me up. Hmmm, why not raise the seat? So that is what I did. Made a world of difference for me. I am like Ron now in that I dont want to stop. We have driven 800 miles in one day and I stopped only because Teri made me. It is very comfortable now. I did not raise the passenger seat because Teri did not want me to. I do plan to move the passenger seat over closer to the wall. When they retrofitted our coach they got the passenger seat too close to the hatch opening and it bugs me.
I say do what you want to your coach to make it suit you better.
Dan
heading to montgomery in little over a week
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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