Bluega Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Does anyone know of a way (or company that can do it) to extend the steering wheel on the Transit Connect? I'm tall and push the seat all the way back but my arms aren't that long so I have to slouch forward to reach the stearing wheel even when it's telescopsed out all the way. Thanks, Bluega Edited October 28, 2019 by Bluega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I've never hears of such a modification. You might be able to find a car builder who is willing to fabricate something for you. As far as being able to buy something, there is nothing on the market for that. Not for any car, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 This is usually done by adjusting pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGrimshaw Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Are you tall or are your legs too long? Although I'm only 5'9,I have a similar problem.Either my legs are scrunched up or my arms are stetched out.I love my TC but it is the most uncomfortable vehicle I have ever driven on long trips. I am thinking of adding a 2 in lift to the drivers seat.My torso is not so tall that I'll bang my head getting in or out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluega Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 I'm 6'7". I put the seat all the way back to get enough legroom but then I find the stearing wheel is too far away. This is the case for me on pretty much any car. I've heard about stearing wheel extensions elsewhere, and sounds like a lot of work that perhaps a job shop could do. I thought I'd ask specificaly here on the Transit Connect forum in case anyone has heard of anything. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluega Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 I've come across these: https://www.suregrip-handcontrols.com/steeringwheelexten I might give them a try, though definitely not ideal for still reaching all the controls.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 That looks like it could work well , It would not mess the car up if you did not like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluega Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Yah, probly going to give it a try. I'm still hoping though to hear back from Ford about an actual steering wheel column extension, says here such a thing exists: https://www.ford.ca/mobility/adaptive-equipment/list-of-adaptive-equipment/steering-devices/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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