Short Hub & Quick Release

[2000xp8]

That is correct. They say it doesn't work simply because it doesn't slide down the shaft far enough out of the box. I bored it out with a dremel and used a nut to space the distance for the bolt that tightens the hub down. The horn would work if i spliced the wires but I haven't done so because of the quick release (which obviously isn't necessary), so I left the wires tucked in the hub cavity.

Thanks, I may give it a try.
Sounds fairly simple, especially since I have a buddy with a machine shop that could easily open up the bore.
The horn was my main concern and I've seen reproduction Ford Buttons for the horn.

 

[1badhrc]

That is correct. They say it doesn't work simply because it doesn't slide down the shaft far enough out of the box. I bored it out with a dremel and used a nut to space the distance for the bolt that tightens the hub down. The horn would work if i spliced the wires but I haven't done so because of the quick release (which obviously isn't necessary), so I left the wires tucked in the hub cavity.

 

[1badhrc]

Hub came in today . Gonna install tomorrow. I appreciate all the help .

 

[Farrell5.0]

Not a problem. Let me know how it goes.

 

[1badhrc]

I will. What did you use to close the gap behind the hub if you don't mind me asking.

 

[Farrell5.0]

I will. What did you use to close the gap behind the hub if you don't mind me asking.

You mean on the column cover? I bonded some acrylic to the face of the two halves, then did some filing and trimming and re-painting.

 

[1badhrc]

No there is about a 3/4 in. gap between hub & column cover on mine .

 

[Farrell5.0]

No there is about a 3/4 in. gap between hub & column cover on mine .

Right, that's what I'm referring to. I'll go take a picture of the inside of mine to show you.

 

[1badhrc]

Thanks man. I can't tell you how much help you have been .

 

[Farrell5.0]

I just glued an acrylic sheet to the front of the cover, then trimmed it from there.

 

[Farrell5.0]

Obviously it's a bit time consuming to do all the trimming and filing but it's worth it. Glue it on the inside like in the picture, and the outside as well, then you can file and sand it all down to look like it came that way from the factory.

 

[1badhrc]

After you modified hub did it slide all the way down steering shafts ? As it sits now steering wheel sits about 3in. further out.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

After you modified hub did it slide all the way down steering shafts ? As it sits now steering wheel sits about 3in. further out.

Post a picture of what you have going on

 

[1badhrc]

Wish I could but I don't know how to post pics .

 

[1badhrc]

Gap

• 1badhrc
• Jun 16, 2016

Is hub supposed to make contact with horn contacts ?

 

[1badhrc]

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Look at his picture again, you can see his hub looks to be sitting against that plate. I'd venture a guess that you need to remove that connector. Other people are having to purchase a universal horn kit in order to get their horn working again on airbag cars.

 

[Farrell5.0]

Honestly I don't remember if I butted it up against the contact or removed the contact. I'll check when I get home this afternoon.

 

[1badhrc]

I really appreciate it. You have been a great help .

 

[1badhrc]

I'm goin to have to modify hub for that . He mentioned having to do that . Just don't know how much I have to open hub.