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Old 07-20-2005, 03:29 PM
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Minus the cost of the wheel, how much is the conversion? The wheel price can vary depending on style but I figure the supporting parts are about standard.

Where is everyone getting the parts and do you have part numbers?
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$10 for the puller and $50-70 for the steering wheel.
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There is more to it than just the wheel, there is the adaptor or the quick release.

Also wondering how much lighter a simple Grant wheel is compared to a stock wheel with out the Air Bag on it....
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the normal adapter is about 10 bucks. quick release is anywhere from 50 to 100.

I did mine not too long ago, I just ordered a grant wheel from summit and used the noted install kit.
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i just used the adapter and the cheapest wheel i could find. i think i spent $40 total. saved quite a bit of weight.
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I can handle the 40, I will do without the quick release....
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You never asked about the quick release.
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i paid less than $100 for my quick release and wheel...shaved a little weight and it's much easier in and out of the car now with the damn cage....

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From looking around last night, i gather that the swap is only saving 5#s, is this right?
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about 7 lbs for me when i did mine on a bathroom scale.

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How much does the stock wheel weigh total? I did my wheel and I only lost a couple pounds. I was thinking my stocker only weight like 8 total.




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