weld on beadlocks question

strange1

strange1

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How do you make sure that bead is centered on the rim, and how do you make sure it stays centered? Are the bolts spaced so that they act as the centering device? does it even matter?
 
I used washers under the ring to bring the beadlock ring to the level I wanted. I then used washers to space the ring evenly around the wheel. Tack the ring lightly in several places to keep it from drawing, and then lay the weld to it.
 
upnover said:
I used washers under the ring to bring the beadlock ring to the level I wanted. I then used washers to space the ring evenly around the wheel. Tack the ring lightly in several places to keep it from drawing, and then lay the weld to it.
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I think he is talking about after they are welded, making sure the tire is centered prior to tightening all the bolts. Thus the calibrated eye :D
 
You should be able to get it pretty damn close. I'd say close enough to not feel it driving down the road.
 
upnover said:
I used washers under the ring to bring the beadlock ring to the level I wanted. I then used washers to space the ring evenly around the wheel. Tack the ring lightly in several places to keep it from drawing, and then lay the weld to it.
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I havent even thought about that step yet, so that is still useful info.
 
one last question. about how much should I plan on spending on hardware? I know I can get bolts and washers by the pound at TSC, but the last time I needed locknuts, they seemed pretty high. I just looked at fastenal.com and enough locknuts, bolts, and washers to do 5 wheels was getting close to $200. Grade 8 of course.
 
I don't see a reason to buy grade 8. Grade 5 should be plenty.

You could use thread locker & lock washers vs locknuts. Lock nuts don't hold anything after the first tightening anyway.
 
strange1 said:
one last question. about how much should I plan on spending on hardware? I know I can get bolts and washers by the pound at TSC, but the last time I needed locknuts, they seemed pretty high. I just looked at fastenal.com and enough locknuts, bolts, and washers to do 5 wheels was getting close to $200. Grade 8 of course.
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tractor supply sells grade 5 and 8 by the pound, cheapest place to buy hardware
 
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