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Any way to extend steering column a couple inches?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Xaran, Aug 11, 2012.

  1. Xaran

    Xaran Junior Member

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    I'm 6'3" with a 34 in inseam I can get enough leg room in my car with the seat back 1click from the back and 3 pumps up from the lowest position but the steering wheel is a little farther away than I'd like to be really comfortable.

    Is there any mod that an be done to get the steering column to extend a couple more inches.
     
    #1 Xaran, Aug 11, 2012
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    I am 6'4 and would love the wheel to come out further....
     
    #2 ockevin, Aug 12, 2012
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    somebody would be needed to make a hub adapter to extend by 2-3" Only issue is if the wires are going to be long enough to reach. Plus considering how much safety stuff are embedded into the wheel, I'd be scared to do something like that.
     
    #3 Net Junky, Aug 12, 2012
  4. Jonny Zero

    Jonny Zero Giggidy

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    I am 6'3" with 36 inseam, I drive with the seat all the way back and the steering wheel pulled out all the way and found it quite comfortable. Maybe I just got longer arms too...
     
    #4 Jonny Zero, Aug 13, 2012
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    Net Junky Junior Member

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    wait....the steering wheels pulls out?
     
    #5 Net Junky, Aug 14, 2012
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    It has a telescoping feature. Unlatch the wheel with the lever on the left of the column, you can tilt and pull the wheel. The adjustment is like one or two inches.
     
    #6 Jonny Zero, Aug 14, 2012
  7. Xaran

    Xaran Junior Member

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    I'm 6'3" and I find leg room is ok with the seat all the way back. But even with the steering wheel pulled all the way out and down I'd like a couple more inches closer so my arms are not extended all the way
     
    #7 Xaran, Aug 19, 2012
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