i could not find much on people making their own beadlocks (not diy) making them from scatch. i would like to get some R&D results befor i go and waste my companys metal . i have access to a cnc plasma cutter and a mill. and dont worry i will post pics of the process, so this thread wont be worthless.
If not, just copy one of the dozens of weld-on lock kits and be done with it. 24 or 32 5/16"ths holes, an inner and outer ring. A bead centering ring would be nice as well.
i am a newb with the idea of bead locks, so forgive me.
I know that there is an inner ring that gets welded to the rim, with no hangover on the outside of the rim. I know that an outer ring gets bolted to the inner ring with some hangover, but is that it? Am i missing something?
i am a newb with the idea of bead locks, so forgive me.
I know that there is an inner ring that gets welded to the rim, with no hangover on the outside of the rim. I know that an outer ring gets bolted to the inner ring with some hangover, but is that it? Am i missing something?
if you need some rings already made let me know. We make them and sell the kit for 200.00 for all 8 rings. they are 1/4" thick steel and use 32 3/8" bolts.
forgot about this post. i did finish the beadlocks and here are action some shots. both mine and a buddy. we both had a part in making them.
i burnt them out and he used the mill for drilling holes.
The tires on the XJ don't look like they're aired down at all, I get more sidewall flex on the road. What psi are you running on the trails? Were those new tires in the pic or something?
its not a d35 its a 8.25. the tj has a magic d35.
and i have about 20psi in the tires. it wasnt an all day trip so i did not air down. heres a pic with 3psi.
. i have access to a cnc plasma cutter and a mill. and dont worry i will post pics of the process, so this thread wont be worthless.
