weld on beadlock kit

i plan to buy a kit like this http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Beadlocks/Beadlocks.htm and weld on my stock wheels.

because i had on my tj beadlocks with 35" tires and i loved them.
but there are no beadlocks in 6x15, yes 6x15

i love the look of the 33x9.5-15 tires on stock wheels and so i think to
make beadlocks.

what you think, is this a good idea?
has someone done this before?

thanks

gerald

 

Extreme 4X4 has used them a couple of times on TV builds. If you are a good welder I say go for it.

 

Couple of things about beadlocks.

Welding them on will add about 1" to the rim width.

Good welding is preferable but if not perfect, RTV or rust will seal the holes.

The inner ring should be smaller than the rim lip (ID) by about 3/8". This gives a nice "V-goove" to weld in.

Don't for get about anti-crush rings. This can be as simple as (bead width) steel plate.

 

thanks
gerald

 

http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/showthread.php?p=394106

Anti coning rings is another name.
Quoted from above thread:

 

Been a few years since I posted here but i did these over the summer.





I used my MM250. Get the anti coning rings. I didn't and wish I had, it sqeaze's the rim and will Bend the rings. I got mine from Greatlakes offroad, great product bad lead time. I took 3 weeks and a few complants on pirate to finally get him to ship.

Jason.

 

thx

i hope i get the rings the next week and then i post
pic. when the work is done

gerald

 

Let me know how it goes,, I have been considering a set of the Rockstomper DIY beadlocks eventually. I will need to get a set of 8" wheels, as I wnderstand the kit adds 1" of width, and Im already running 10" wide wheels. Looks good, I also liked the write-up and advice using the BB's to help balance the wheel/tire.

 

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...essories/Part-Type/Beadlock-Kits/?Ns=Rank|Asc

i have done it with this kit
its absolutley easy














i love the 33x9.5-15 on the stock wheels.

gerald

 

the job is done

i have changed from red to white, my wife said that white is cooler:twisted:
i also have cut my tires a little bit













gerald

 

Gerald , those look great , how much did they really add to the width of the rim, I'm also running 15"x10" and think it might pop it out too much going this way.

oh by the way , what is all that white stuff on everything .

 

i have the bart ones
this is realy a easy work and when you do it right all 4
hold the air perfect


gerald

 

http://images.google.at/imgres?imgu...n+SXT&hl=de&safe=off&rlz=1W1DVXE_de&sa=G&um=1

gerald

 

So how do the bart inner rings assemble? Do they weld in along the outer or inner edge?
How much width did they add overall to the wheel?

 

I used these and the flame tips are a little rough on the skin.