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Jricharc
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This is the main reason I am not getting the Custom trim level Trail Boss.  I just find it hard to believe that a leather wrapped steering wheel with controls aren't standard on a $40k+ vehicle...

redwngr
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OTOH, it's' hard to believe people buy a $40k+ vehicle without ensuring it has the options that are important to them....

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Jaydel29 Enthusiast

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I have swapped the steering wheel on my 2020 custom for a wheel from a 2020 LTZ. The wiring does not exist in the custom or WT trim trucks.     
 

to make the radio/phone controls work here are the things that are needed: 1. A replacement steering wheel with controls,  2. Replaced wire harness in the column, and to the DIC and Headunit. (Possibly the clockspring, but I cannot conform that),  3. A replacement gauge cluster with the upgraded DIC,  4. A replacement head unit that allows for the steering wheel control input.    
 

on top of that.... most likely going to need some programming for the ECU/DIC ..... at this time (2/19/2020) I don't believe anyone has actually completed a full swap of all these components to make it all work.

 

I really just wanted the leather wrapped wheel and used all the "guts/wiring" from my existing wheel to put into the leather wrapped shell.   

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Good job, Jason . Could one  also just replace  the steering control (part #6) and paddle (part # 3) , add the harness, cluster  and keep the existing steering wheel? See attachment. Thanks.

 

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OnTheReel Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, Pdubb Pdubb said:

Good job, Jason . Could one  also just replace  the steering control (part #6) and paddle (part # 3) , add the harness, cluster  and keep the existing steering wheel? See attachment. Thanks.

 

Perry

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The radio controls are the paddle buttons on the back of the steering wheel, parts 7 & 8. Image is of the previous generation steering wheel but control layout is the same. Gonna take a wild guess that the holes on the back side probably aren’t even there on the base steering wheel (unless they put blank plates there).

Jaydel29 Enthusiast

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Most likely you could.... but the audio control still isn't going to work without the head unit replacement, and programming to the ECU/DIC.   
 

these new trucks are much more specific than the older models with the components.   Unfortunately you really can't just swap the parts in/out because the electronics are all controlled and monitored by the computers..... ?

Jaydel29 Enthusiast

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I do have those controls from the steering wheel (audio control, rear paddles) if anyone wants them.... just pay the shipping for usps priority bubble envelope.

 

i can text pictures if someone wants them

Goobax Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, Jaydel29 said:

I do have those controls from the steering wheel (audio control, rear paddles) if anyone wants them.... just pay the shipping for usps priority bubble envelope.

 

i can text pictures if someone wants them

I will take them if available

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Hi Chris,

 

The hood was ordered by the  Chevy Dealership  Body Shop a several weeks ago and it is still on back order.I will keep you posted.

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4 hours ago, Pdubb Pdubb said:

Hi Chris,

 

The hood was ordered by the  Chevy Dealership  Body Shop a several weeks ago and it is still on back order.I will keep you posted.

I understand that, the fog lights I ordered were on back order for 2 months. There are some guys on here who have been waiting for fuel pumps for more than 4-5 months. I hope you hood arrives soon!

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Andy Dill New Member

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On 12/21/2019 at 9:22 PM, redwngr said:

OTOH, it's' hard to believe people buy a $40k+ vehicle without ensuring it has the options that are important to them....

I did the same thing because to get those options you have to get one with that package and that was 6-12k more than my custom trail boss.

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Robert S New Member

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I added a steering wheel with all the options on my Trail Boss Custom last night and the audio controls did not work. However, I might keep it because of the leather wrap.

Dunn Senior Enthusiast

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On 9/23/2020 at 12:10 PM, Andy Dill said:

I did the same thing because to get those options you have to get one with that package and that was 6-12k more than my custom trail boss.

not necessarily....its only about $1800 between a custom and LT trim and if you can buy and finance the right way you can save there too.....TB if needed/wanted is easy to replicate as well in aftermarket.....GM sells the kit so just depends how you go about the whole process....

 

adding interior is a PITA but suspension and tires is super easy

 

std LT Z71 4x4 all star and do gm lift for 1k.......add rims and tires when stock ones wear out....

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