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- Vehicle Year
- 2006
- Make / Model
- Ranger XLT
- Transmission
- Manual
Hey all,
I've had my 2006 XLT (2.3, regular cab, RWD) for a couple years now, and one thing that is super annoying is the previous owner absolutely death gripped the steering wheel and tore the foam up enough that the metal wheel is exposed. The foam itself is also super old and kind of flaking off into little crumbs.
I'd really like to replace the steering wheel, but my truck is super basic model (not sure what even makes it an XLT) without cruise control, power windows, etc. The steering wheel is just a basic foam wrapped wheel, no buttons or anything except for the horn/airbag. I found the part number 6L5Z-3600-AB, but all of my local dealers say it's discontinued and I don't want to pay list price for it online with the chance they will just cancel my order saying the same thing.
I also surfed eBay for a while trying to find the same wheel in good condition, but all I can find is the leather wrapped wheel with the cruise control buttons.
From the photos, it looks to be mostly the same wheel, but there are very few photos of my foam wheel to actual tell if it would work. I'm curious if the leather wheel would fit the same, particularly the air bag, as it's seemingly the only option for a replacement at this point. I don't even mind if the cruise control buttons work or not, as I can just 3D print some blanks to fill up the empty space (or maybe even add cruise control in the future, if my truck is pre-wired for it).
Anyone been in this situation before and know the answer on fitment between the trims?
Edit: Not a 2011, but a 2006. Been looking at model year ranges too much.
I've had my 2006 XLT (2.3, regular cab, RWD) for a couple years now, and one thing that is super annoying is the previous owner absolutely death gripped the steering wheel and tore the foam up enough that the metal wheel is exposed. The foam itself is also super old and kind of flaking off into little crumbs.
I'd really like to replace the steering wheel, but my truck is super basic model (not sure what even makes it an XLT) without cruise control, power windows, etc. The steering wheel is just a basic foam wrapped wheel, no buttons or anything except for the horn/airbag. I found the part number 6L5Z-3600-AB, but all of my local dealers say it's discontinued and I don't want to pay list price for it online with the chance they will just cancel my order saying the same thing.
I also surfed eBay for a while trying to find the same wheel in good condition, but all I can find is the leather wrapped wheel with the cruise control buttons.
From the photos, it looks to be mostly the same wheel, but there are very few photos of my foam wheel to actual tell if it would work. I'm curious if the leather wheel would fit the same, particularly the air bag, as it's seemingly the only option for a replacement at this point. I don't even mind if the cruise control buttons work or not, as I can just 3D print some blanks to fill up the empty space (or maybe even add cruise control in the future, if my truck is pre-wired for it).
Anyone been in this situation before and know the answer on fitment between the trims?
Edit: Not a 2011, but a 2006. Been looking at model year ranges too much.