Steering Wheels & Column Accessories

What Steering Column Parts Can You Shop Here?

This category covers the parts that mount on or around your steering column and wheel. It sits within the JEGS interior parts lineup and splits into three subcategories, so you can shop by the system you're working on. Whether you're replacing a worn factory switch or dressing up a custom wheel, you'll start in one of these three places.

Start with the subcategory that matches your job:

• Steering column components include ignition switches and lock cylinders for OE-style and universal installs.
• Steering wheel components include horn buttons and caps in billet, chrome-plated, and emblem styles.
• Steering column switches and covers include turn signal, multifunction, and cruise switches plus column covers.

Complete columns aren't in this section. If you're swapping the whole column, you'll find those in the chassis category covered below. Use the filters for material, finish, color, position, and mounting hardware included to match parts to your build's look and install needs.

How Do You Choose A Horn Button For Your Steering Wheel?

Choose a horn button by matching it to your steering wheel first, then pick the style. A button that doesn't fit your wheel's center won't seat or make proper contact, however good it looks.

Some brands build buttons for specific wheel families. The Lecarra 3301 horn button fits Lecarra MK4 and MK9 wheels. GT Performance offers GT3 3-inch horn buttons in standard and Hi-Rise versions, so you can choose a flatter or taller profile.

For a custom look, Billet Specialties makes billet-aluminum horn buttons, along with grooved and polished dimmer switch covers to match. VSW offers horn button caps, including one with a Camaro Z28 emblem. JEGS also carries its own chrome-plated billet horn button with a 3-1/4-inch ID.

Check each product's details for the wheel it fits, its diameter, and whether mounting hardware is included. If you're still picking the wheel itself, read our guide on how to choose a steering wheel before you buy the button.

Which Ignition Switch Fits Your Steering Column?

The right ignition switch depends on whether you're keeping the factory column or building a custom setup. OE-style switches restore stock operation, while universal and dash-mounted switches suit hot rods and custom wiring.

For factory replacements, OE-style ignition switch assemblies are available for 1965-1967 GM vehicles and 1994-2004 Ford Mustangs. There are also assemblies for 1970-1974 Dodge and Plymouth models without a tilt column. Match the year, make, model, and column type before you order.

For custom builds, Painless Performance Products offers a waterproof ignition switch that fits a 3/4-inch hole, plus a dash-mounted ignition switch. American Autowire makes a universal 4-position ignition switch and a universal Ford ignition switch kit. A dash-mounted switch is a common choice when your aftermarket column doesn't have a key lock.

Before you buy, confirm the mounting hole size and check that the switch's wiring works with your harness.

Should You Repair Or Replace Your Steering Column?

Repair your column when the problem is a single worn part, such as a switch, lock cylinder, or cover. Replace it when the column is damaged or loose, or when you want features your factory column doesn't have, like tilt.

Start by pinning down the symptom, since a loose wheel, a sticking key, or a dead signal each point to different parts. Our guide to diagnosing common steering issues helps you narrow down the cause. If the wheel feels heavy, read why your steering wheel is hard to turn, since the cause isn't always in the column.

If replacement makes sense, shop tilt and fixed steering columns in the chassis category. Those complete columns are part of the wider steering and alignment parts lineup.

A new column often needs a matching shaft to reach your steering box or rack. Browse steering shafts and u-joints to complete the connection, and measure your installed length before you order.

Which Brands Make Steering Wheel And Column Accessories?

JEGS carries brands for both factory-style restorations and custom builds. The right brand depends on whether you need a complete column, a new wheel, or a small part like a horn button or switch.

Flaming River and ididit build aftermarket steering columns and column accessories for hot rods and restorations. Grant offers steering wheels and the installation parts that go with them.

For horn buttons and trim, Billet Specialties, GT Performance, VSW, and Lecarra cover billet, emblem, and wheel-specific styles. For ignition and wiring projects, Painless Performance Products and American Autowire offer universal and dash-mounted switches. You don't have to stick with one brand, so you can pair one company's column with another's horn button.

Use the Brand filter to compare each lineup side by side, then narrow by finish or material to match your interior. When you're ready, shop all steering column parts and steering wheel components at JEGS to finish your column the way you want it.