weld on beadlocks

94Dodge Truggy · 08-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Just finished the install of a weld on beadlock kit. I have the tire mounted surface ground flat but wondered if anyone had leak problems and used silicone. When I broke a tire down that I blew the bead on last week I found enough mud to fill up a 40 oz. bottle inside. Gonna dump a 1/4 bag (sarges idea) of airsoft pellets in each tire before starting the bolt tightening party. Nice weather today to do some outdoor welding! :o I think I lost 5 lbs.!

fabricator · 08-23-2008, 07:50 PM

leaks..... yes
always put half the bolts in (16 of 32) and used soapy water
to find the holes , mark them and unbolt the lock while it is still on
vehicle, tack up holes and go on
last set was for tinbeater we had 1 hole for 4 wheels
wasn't bad

cheapthrills49 · 08-24-2008, 11:19 AM

i put tractor tubes n a set years ago, but my welding skills were HORRIBLE then

94Dodge Truggy · 08-24-2008, 10:38 PM

Got air soft pellets in the tires now and have to get a gun to shoot the leftover pellets.

These tires and rims are starting to get really heavy with the added bits. Gonna have to upgrade the inner shafts soon.

94Dodge Truggy · 08-25-2008, 11:15 AM

What ft. lbs. should the bolts (3/8-16) be tightened to?

carwash · 08-25-2008, 01:10 PM

german torque... GutenTeight

94Dodge Truggy · 08-25-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

german torque... GutenTeight

Sounds like 80-100 ft. lbs. translated.

blazerbrad · 08-25-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Sounds like 80-100 ft. lbs. translated.

80-100 is way too tight. Most instructions I have seen are less than 20 ft-lbs. Also, most people with weld-on kits usually put a layer of silicone over the welds, unless you are really confident you can do an air tight weld.

94Dodge Truggy · 08-25-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blazerbrad

80-100 is way too tight. Most instructions I have seen are less than 20 ft-lbs. Also, most people with weld-on kits usually put a layer of silicone over the welds, unless you are really confident you can do an air tight weld.

I have them at 30 ft. lbs now and the rubber gets a bit squished to say the least.

sarge · 08-26-2008, 03:02 AM

I put a bead of RTV around the weld and let it set up for a while before mounting the tires and outer ring. Never had a leak

08-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	weld on beadlocks Just finished the install of a weld on beadlock kit. I have the tire mounted surface ground flat but wondered if anyone had leak problems and used silicone. When I broke a tire down that I blew the bead on last week I found enough mud to fill up a 40 oz. bottle inside. Gonna dump a 1/4 bag (sarges idea) of airsoft pellets in each tire before starting the bolt tightening party. Nice weather today to do some outdoor welding! :o I think I lost 5 lbs.! __________________

08-23-2008, 07:50 PM	#2
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	leaks..... yes always put half the bolts in (16 of 32) and used soapy water to find the holes , mark them and unbolt the lock while it is still on vehicle, tack up holes and go on last set was for tinbeater we had 1 hole for 4 wheels wasn't bad __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

08-24-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
cheapthrills49 VANILLA GORILLA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blanmolester, ohio.......stonelick lake Posts: 192	i put tractor tubes n a set years ago, but my welding skills were HORRIBLE then Last edited by cheapthrills49; 08-24-2008 at 11:29 AM.

08-24-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Got air soft pellets in the tires now and have to get a gun to shoot the leftover pellets. These tires and rims are starting to get really heavy with the added bits. Gonna have to upgrade the inner shafts soon. __________________

08-25-2008, 11:15 AM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	What ft. lbs. should the bolts (3/8-16) be tightened to? __________________

08-25-2008, 01:10 PM	#6
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	german torque... GutenTeight __________________

08-26-2008, 03:02 AM	#10
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	I put a bead of RTV around the weld and let it set up for a while before mounting the tires and outer ring. Never had a leak