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Trail Ready Beadlock Wheels Installation Write-Up
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JAGS
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mastrcruse
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Hey Eddie,
Got my bolts and rings back from powercoating and was looking over your write up to prepare to do this tomorrow/saturday. Quick question, you mentioned 4 longer, silver starter bolts. I never noticed any different type of bolt when I received the hardware packets. I just lined them up and none of them seem to be longer than others. Were your starter bolts noticeably longer?
On the TR website it describes the hardware package as but if the starter bolts is something you recommend to make the job easier I wanted to confirm..any tricks and tips to make it easier.
Parts included: example is HD17
1) Wheel
2) Aluminum Clamp Ring
3) 24 ea. 1-1/4” 5/16” grade 8 bolts
4) 24 ea. Plated 5/16” Washers
5) 1 ea. Valve stem
Thanks!
Got my bolts and rings back from powercoating and was looking over your write up to prepare to do this tomorrow/saturday. Quick question, you mentioned 4 longer, silver starter bolts. I never noticed any different type of bolt when I received the hardware packets. I just lined them up and none of them seem to be longer than others. Were your starter bolts noticeably longer?
On the TR website it describes the hardware package as but if the starter bolts is something you recommend to make the job easier I wanted to confirm..any tricks and tips to make it easier.
Parts included: example is HD17
1) Wheel
2) Aluminum Clamp Ring
3) 24 ea. 1-1/4” 5/16” grade 8 bolts
4) 24 ea. Plated 5/16” Washers
5) 1 ea. Valve stem
Thanks!
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Yup, they were noticeably longer. I should note, I included that info because it was on their instructions but I didn't think they were really needed. Probably depends on the tire you're working with.
mastrcruse
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Interesting! There isn’t a single bolt that looks an ounce longer than any other haha! I’m working with 40-13.5 Trail Grapplers which don’t require The spacer so I think I should be good.
Oh yeah, I'm sure you'll be fine without them.
Brute
Hooked
This is correct...in my business, most torque values are in inch/lbs, and all fasteners are lubricated with specific lubricants...with no allowance for variation due to viscosity differences.
On another note...all analog torque wrenches are completely inaccurate for the first 20% span of scale...in other words, a 0-100 ft/lb torque wrench is not accurate for the first 20 ft/lbs...you cannot use the same torque wrench you tighten lugs nuts with that you do bead lock rim bolts...
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Finn Sizzle
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mastrcruse
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Ive seen some recommendations to use anti-seize on the bolts. Is this a recommendation?
JKbrick
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mastrcruse
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Thanks! I’ve looked at this entire thread multiple times and missed that completely. Awesome! Getting pumped to get this major upgrade competed
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
You can pick up starter bolts from Home Depot. Just bring that size you have and buy two or three. I usually use them on new tires that are really stiff. Once the are used there really is no need to use the longer bolts.
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mastrcruse
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I think this is a good idea. Its better to have them and not need em'. Thanks.
aTX427
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Where did you order them from? Little suckers are crazy expensive.
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Finn Sizzle
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Yeah they are! Cheapest I found was on Summit Racing, $19.95 for 4. Gotta order 8 of them
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cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Yup! It’s best to have a torque wrench for all the different ranges you may need. I know I have at least three different ones for the values I need to hit.
mastrcruse
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Got my first one done. Was a bad install but it was tedious for my first time. They’ll go faster (this one took 45 minutes).
Question...I didn’t hear a “pop” when the rear bead seated. The tire is holding 30 psi and has no leaks (tested with soap). Does a pop always happen? Did I do something wrong? Tried to picture the rear bead and you can see the wheel seated in the bead.
Question...I didn’t hear a “pop” when the rear bead seated. The tire is holding 30 psi and has no leaks (tested with soap). Does a pop always happen? Did I do something wrong? Tried to picture the rear bead and you can see the wheel seated in the bead.
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