making your own beadlocks

[moneypitxj]

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.

 

[CRASH]

Are you working on some new, innovative design?

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.

 

[cagedxj]

here is a link I saw yesterday...pretty mmmmm different way of doing it but some good pics.

 

[JeepFreak21]

here is a link I saw yesterday...pretty mmmmm different way of doing it but some good pics.

404 - link not found.
Billy

 

[ChicksDigWagons]

Its really not too complicated of a device, measure the wheels they are going on and cut out some rings. Its that easy

 

[rock rash]

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?

 

[JeepFreak21]

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?

Does this picture answer your question?

Billy

 

[CRASH]

Does this picture answer your question?

Billy

No, please explain further.

 

[rock rash]

Does this picture answer your question?

Billy

thanks!

 

[cagedxj]

here is another try at that link:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459534

I think it may be more than what you were lookin for. I can get you some dims on rings if you are looking to build a set like those in the diagram.

Here are a set I just made for mine with a waterjet.

(I dont have a pic of them apart but I can take one apart and get you some)

 

[99NCXJ]

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.

 

[Ramsey]

a 5 month late product plug, nice

 

[moneypitxj]

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.

 

[Ramsey]

looks like your still running a good bit of air

 

[nhrocker]

looks like your still running a good bit of air

x2.

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?

 

[OT]

That's why his D35 has lasted so long.:confused1

 

[nhrocker]

That's why his D35 has lasted so long.:confused1

No traction= no breaking, right?

 

[moneypitxj]

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.

 

[XJ_ranger]

No traction= no breaking, right?

nope - tried that...

 

[Ludakris]

here is another try at that link:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459534

I think it may be more than what you were lookin for. I can get you some dims on rings if you are looking to build a set like those in the diagram.

Here are a set I just made for mine with a waterjet.

(I dont have a pic of them apart but I can take one apart and get you some)

Yowzers... Holly Fender Trim batman!
I am sooo envious...