Just to finish this thread off, I managed to get my hands on another mountney kk807x boss and it was exactly the same i.e. far too tight and would hardly slide onto the splines. I'm wondering if it's designed for a steering wheel column for a different vehicle with a slightly narrower shaft with...

Thanks for the tips all. Concerned as you say about not being able to get it off. No split in it. Might try and return it and try a different make. Its so tight at the moment I'd never remove it if it went all the way on. If I find a better option I'll post it here.

Hi, Hoping for some help - I've spent a lot of time on Google / search and have ground to a halt. I'm trying to change my steering wheel (need more room in the cab). The steering column is definitely 36 spline as I've taken the old wheel off using a puller. Landy is a defender 110 td5 55 plate...

Thought I'd introduce myself. I drove a 90 for work years ago, and have hankered after one ever since! I've finally done it. I found an ex-council Defender 110 CSW with a really good chassis & cross members and have taken the plunge. It needs a bit of TLC and it's got the usual drivers side wet...