beadlocks

[jugbutt]

I was wondering if anyone made there own beadlocks using Series 52
Rock Crawler wheels and just welding the rings yourself?
I want to use 16x8 wheels. And where to get the rings at? thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[94Dodge Truggy]

Fabricator makes em.

[her94yj]

wow i was just online looking for a set of diy beadlocks too
well FAB and i are playing phone tag so ill have to ask then .. or if you see this first faB what do you charge

[jugbutt]

Hey how much Mr. Fab for some for 16" wheels?

[her94yj]

i just tried calling him again so tag he is it i need to know the same on 15's

[fabricator]

PM me your # 94YJ

15" locks are 200 w/o hardware......8 rings 32 bolt holes
16" locks would be about the same......8 rings 32 bolt holes
but would need a wheel to program and cut
the 16" rings.
could probabally deliver within the 275 loop
during the day
if you are not in a hurry..

[jugbutt]

Off working in Youngstown but when I get back I will Be getting with you.

I will be getting some from you just tring to get my ducks in a row!

Not in a big hurry.

[acousticrawk]

i might hit you up on a set of those locks for 15's! do you countersink the holes? or just use grade 5 bolts and nylock nuts or what?

[maddhatter]

Originally Posted by fabricator

PM me your # 94YJ

15" locks are 200 w/o hardware......8 rings 32 bolt holes
16" locks would be about the same......8 rings 32 bolt holes
but would need a wheel to program and cut
the 16" rings.
could probabally deliver within the 275 loop
during the day
if you are not in a hurry..

So you only use 2 rings and no spacer center rings?

[Redriverranger]

You just need to pick up some 1/8"x 1/2" stock to bend and tack weld your own anti-coning ring in there. It is easy. Bend it around as you are tack welding it, and cut it to length when you get it wrapped all the way around and finish the deal.

[maddhatter]

Originally Posted by Redriverranger

You just need to pick up some 1/8"x 1/2" stock to bend and tack weld your own anti-coning ring in there. It is easy. Bend it around as you are tack welding it, and cut it to length when you get it wrapped all the way around and finish the deal.

Sounds a lot harder then just making 12 rings. LOL
I would very much like to see it done the way you said. The one thing I didn't like about my last set was that the anti-coning rings were to thin.

[fabricator]

I dont run them
i feel the more the ring cones the less the steel cuts into the tire
to each his own I guess
as Casey said shouldn't be too hard to make some
if thats what you want

[maddhatter]

Originally Posted by fabricator

I dont run them
i feel the more the ring cones the less the steel cuts into the tire
to each his own I guess
as Casey said shouldn't be too hard to make some
if thats what you want

I was really just asking. I am sure you know far more about bead locks then I. I can see how the outer edge would cut in a lot less if the outer ring had a bit of coning to it. I had never even thought about that.

Thanks.

[Redriverranger]

I always grind a nice radius along the entire outer edge to help keep the cut's minimal.