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doruk1981



Member Since: 15 Aug 2022
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Switzerland 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Steering wheel replacement
Dear all,

given my 110 (2002, manufactured 8 Oct 2001) has still the original steering wheel, I'd like to replace it with something new. This also given that I'm the third owner, it would be neat to have something new in the car.
Is there any recommendations for the steering wheels?
In my Datsun I'm using a Momo Prototipo, thought that would be nice as well - just not sure if I need an adapter or not. This also given i note there are different tooth spleens with different years of make ...
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello doruk1981

You are probably a 36 Spline, but as always with Land Rover check, take the Steering Wheel Nut off
and the Locking Washer and this will allow you to count the just visible splines...


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As for what Steering Wheel... that will be down to personal choice, I have a Startech on my 90 and love it, all be it expensive, I inherited it and in reality don't think I would pay full price for one new.

I have just fitted a Momo Quark on my wife's 110 which to my judgement feels really good and is excellent value, certainly when compared to the Startech, near enough 4 Momo Quark's for the cost of 1 Startech.

Depending on what Steering Wheel you choose you will almost certainly need a sized Boss (with the right number of splines) to install the Steering Wheel on the Defender these Bosses usually have a 74mm PCD arrangement...



Our 110 Momo Quark Install...
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242-30.html

Good Luck... SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html


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Post #963545 31st Aug 2022 4:35pm
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andylee



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Re: Steering wheel replacement
doruk1981 wrote:
Dear all,

given my 110 (2002, manufactured 8 Oct 2001) has still the original steering wheel, I'd like to replace it with something new. This also given that I'm the third owner, it would be neat to have something new in the car.
Is there any recommendations for the steering wheels?
In my Datsun I'm using a Momo Prototipo, thought that would be nice as well - just not sure if I need an adapter or not. This also given i note there are different tooth spleens with different years of make ...


I put one of these in...
Momo TUNER Black Steering Wheel - 350mm - SKU: PM276
It's considerably smaller than the original and as result creates more elbow room, you just need to match it with the correct spline boss, mine was 36 spline on a 2003 CSW.
Pretty hard wearing too as the steering lock is on and off and it hasn't got shabby in over 4 years so quality item and worth the money. The only downside is a smaller wheel slightly obscures the clock dial but that doesn't bother me.


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Post #963556 31st Aug 2022 5:29pm
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Puddings 3112



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I went down the momo prototipo route - wood rim because I like the look and feel plus at the time it was unusual to see - sadly it became a 'look' for a certain type of resto mod defender and you see the bloody things everywhere Rolling Eyes

I love the additional elbow room with the smaller wheel (and have not had any steering weight issues) plus took the opportunity to fit the now ubiquitous Optimill security

Definitely worth checking your spline count as suggested above - mine did not match the expected specification - probably due to a repair/placement done on the cheap in the past

Also, make sure that you are supplied with the indicator cancelling pins on your adaptor boss if you do not go down the Optimill route - they are not always included
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Leamreject



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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
Got this for a reasonable price off the dreaded eBay, love the looks and feel.


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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

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Prefer something more basic looking, like the Defender, for me. I would also say, it’s not worth fitting any boss apart from a quick release one. A great facility and takes no more room than a standard boss.

All the defenders I’ve had the Mudstuff guide to wheel, and spline numbers has always been correct and where I get my wheel and boss from.
Post #963626 1st Sep 2022 6:36am
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discomog



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Maybe now is also the time to consider a quick release boss and Optimil swivel lock. Both these and a Momo wheel can be had for less than the price of a Startech. (Lovely as the Startech wheel is, it is extremely expensive). Defender 90XS SW
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doruk1981



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Switzerland 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Thanks for the great pics - always helps to see how a steering wheel looks when mounted. My 110 is already at the workshop so i'm sure he'll be bothered quickly with the missaligned steering wheel position and will pry off the existing steering wheel shorty. Will need to tell him to count the splines to order the correct Momo boss kit. In Switzerland the quick releases are difficult to get registered. so a fixed solution is easier to manage...

Kind of annoying the change in spline count within the models life cycle
Post #963628 1st Sep 2022 7:34am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
The steering if not central maybe because the link between steering box (drag link) and primary wheel is the wrong length. Ideally you want to central the steering box (there is a fork that lines up with hole for this) then centre steering wheel to that. If not then traveling straight adjust drag link (bar that goes from box to wheel hub).
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Leamreject



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landy andy wrote:

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Prefer something more basic looking, like the Defender, for me. I would also say, it’s not worth fitting any boss apart from a quick release one. A great facility and takes no more room than a standard boss.

All the defenders I’ve had the Mudstuff guide to wheel, and spline numbers has always been correct and where I get my wheel and boss from.


This suits your interior perfectly, where as I think mine works well with the Puma dash Thumbs Up Ride like you stole it!!
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
landy andy wrote:

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Prefer something more basic looking, like the Defender, for me. I would also say, it’s not worth fitting any boss apart from a quick release one. A great facility and takes no more room than a standard boss.

All the defenders I’ve had the Mudstuff guide to wheel, and spline numbers has always been correct and where I get my wheel and boss from.


Is that the Mountney one? Had one on my S3 and it was a nice size, flexed a little bit with the lack of PAS but would work well on a Defender.

Cheers,
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Post #963640 1st Sep 2022 9:27am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Leamreject wrote:

This suits your interior perfectly, where as I think mine works well with the Puma dash Thumbs Up


Agree completely Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


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landy andy



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rallysteve wrote:


Is that the Mountney one? Had one on my S3 and it was a nice size, flexed a little bit with the lack of PAS but would work well on a Defender.

Cheers,
Steve


It’s a Motalita. Lovely soft leather, and no flex.

https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/collections/moto-lita-steering-wheels
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Cheers, not a fan of aftermarket wheels but that one really suits it.

My personal (and controversial) opinion is that I really dont like the Startech ones Whistle 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
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