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Old 08-02-2018, 11:25 AM
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Default 98 ram van 2500 steering wheel swap airbag delete

Hey all.
I have a 98 ram van 2500 that curently has a wheel with an airbag.
I have converted the two front seats to a bench as I have camperized the rear.
My boy will be sitting center bench and so I am deleting the airbag.
Question:
What years and models can I find a non airbag steering wheel that will bolt into my van with the same boly pattern?
Thanks ahead
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Old 08-02-2018, 12:24 PM
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Curious as to why you need to remove the airbag?
 
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Old 08-02-2018, 01:16 PM
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No need to swap anything, just disconnect it and leave it in place.
 
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Old 08-03-2018, 09:01 AM
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Curious as to why you need to remove the airbag?
As stated in post. My boy will be sitting center seat. Kids can't ride in vicinity of airbags.
 
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OK, thanks. Was not aware the airbag would effect the center seat position.
 
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Old 08-04-2018, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Itchybruno74
Kids can't ride in vicinity of airbags.
Correction "active airbags" If an airbag is just sitting there with the wires cut, or better yet have the charge removed from it, then that is both safe and legal. Being able to leave the original steering setup will save you a lot of unnecessary labor and parts expense.
 
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Old 08-04-2018, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by alloro
Correction "active airbags" If an airbag is just sitting there with the wires cut, or better yet have the charge removed from it, then that is both safe and legal. Being able to leave the original steering setup will save you a lot of unnecessary labor and parts expense.
Where do you live that an airbag in a vehicle doesn't have to be active? It either has to be removed or active. Unless it is a key on key off option. Pulling the cover and airbag to disconnect and remove the charge is 3/4 the work. Why not finish and swap the wheel.
Either way. I asked for info on removing and installing a different non airbag wheel. Not just disabling.

I have found I can get a grant steering wheel and adapter so I can remove and replace.
 



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