KORE beadlocks.... anyone have any pictures and install info

uncc civilengineer

uncc civilengineer

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Just looking at beadlock options and want to support the local market. I would like to see some pictures and get some true life stories and install info if anyone can help...

Thanks,
Chris

EDIT: I would like to beadlock my MOABS (16") and they are Cast Aluminum if that matters...
 
I appreciate wanting to support the local market. You can see a pic of Steves he installed, on our website. Would be happy to provide install info too. However, the only bead locks we make right now are steel. Nothing for the alloy market at all.
Sorry
 
So, you are producing anything in aluminum? Do you plan to in the near future? I mean is there any differences in cutting steel as opposed to aluminum?

Also, is there any reason not to beadlock Cast Aluminum wheels (Moabs for example)?

Thanks,
chris
 
Most of the beadlock around here get beat into the rocks pretty severely, and aluminum will break, not bend. Steel will bend and can be repaired, even on the trail.
I have seen the KORE rings, but not one installed yet. They look nice.
 
uglyjeepoffroad said:
Most of the beadlock around here get beat into the rocks pretty severely, and aluminum will break, not bend. Steel will bend and can be repaired, even on the trail.
I have seen the KORE rings, but not one installed yet. They look nice.
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Is anyone out there running Champion's, Trail Ready, or Walker Evans? I believe they are all made from 6061 T-6 Aluminum. I think the difference is you can get the WE wheels forged? Can they not take a beating? I dont know, I mean I just want to know if its a bad idea to beadlock the Moabs...

Also, your comment about steel bending is what I have see a lot of people complaining about... It bends and you lose air..
 
Steel may bend, but, like I said, it can be fixed.
Aluminum is a little stronger to start, but when it gets really rough, it will break, not bend.
90% of time you will be fine, but I have seen some broken aluminum wheels.
 
I have a friend who has trailready's. He thrashes it. He has not had problems. But keep in mind the trailready(at least his) are a steel wheel and inside ring. Only the outside is Aluminum. I have been running weld on bead locks for several years. I have one that will leak down over a months time. Took one apart, I had to take 7 bolts out in a row, before it leaked. I have beat mine to death, have even thought about putting tread on them for sidewall traction LOL. For the money, it's all I will run. Opinions vary.

For the low pressure we run for rock crawling, I would not want an aluminum wheel.

We only cut steel. The difference in out method of cutting is the aluminum heats up faster than the steel, so the slag burns back into the work piece, the slag just chips right off of the steel leaving a nice finish.
 
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