Trail Ready Beadlock Wheels Installation Write-Up
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JeepJeep75
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Well that's interesting... I haven't seen Trail Ready BL's in person up close yet. I just assumed that any aluminum wheel that had a bolt going into it via a gorilla (that's me!) turning it would have a replaceable insert for said bolt. [emoji848]
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The only other wheel I was considering was the KMC Enduro which you can get in a 17x8, with 5.48" and blank so that you can have your own bolt pattern drilled. For the money, the Trail Ready was a better bet and I really like how they look.
You can get them in an 8-lug too a 4.5" and 5.28" which is really close. While I really LOVE the way Hutchinson's look, they're tough to install and I'm not real fond of how they tend to leak air.
That looks really sharp in red like that - nice job :thumb:
You'd be surprised at how many aluminum bead lock wheels don't have inserts. Even with inserts, you need to be careful with torque as you can spin them as well. The bigger concern is galvanic corrosion and that is why it is important to use zinc plated bolts.
JeepJeep75
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Well, I have learned a few things today about beadlocks. [emoji106]
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Destroyer
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mastrcruse
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I'm looking to start my install next weekend and had a quick question about TPMS sensors. I'd like to still be able to see the PSI in my tires, I like that feature, so I was wondering if you think I could make that work or give up on that dream? I know a guy locally is running his OEM sensors and valve stems but he is running the small rings and I ordered the larger rings. . Whats your thoughts? Thanks!
Btw...this thread is going to really make the install easier so I appreciate your write up!
Btw...this thread is going to really make the install easier so I appreciate your write up!
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HighwayTrout
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mastrcruse
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Oh F'ck yeah we did haha. Been a long week. I even made a thread about it...holy shit I must be getting old.
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SSRuger
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I'm pretty sure you are supposed to stand in th line of roll when servicing tires. I know a beadlock/tire combo for a jeep probably isn't gonna have enough pressure to really do much damage, but I've seen plenty of aircraft wheels blow out sideways.
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jeeeep
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I put a couple of ratchet straps in a cross pattern (+) on my 37's when I filled them to set the rear bead
aTX427
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Would you recommend applying anti-seize to the Chamber II bolts during installation?
JKbrick
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Uh oh, I put a small dab of anti seize on the bolts on my slabs
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You're probably fine. Wet threads just require less torque than dry threads because of less friction. The torque spec for bead lock wheels is for dry.
Finn Sizzle
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Cindy and I recently installed an all new Dynatrac XD60 front axle in a 72.5" with PRO 1550 steering knuckles but to take advantage of all the benefits this new setup has to offer, we needed to run 40" tires mounted on wheels that have 5.5" of back spacing. Needless to say, we picked up a set of Cooper Discoverer STT Pros in a 40x13.50R17 and decided to run them on Trail Ready Beadlock wheels which are offered in an 8 lug bolt pattern and with the 5.5" of back spacing we needed. In this short write-up, you'll get to see just how easy it is to get everything installed and using basic tools.
Nice write up, thank you.
I just ordered the same on a set of PR60s. What size lugnuts did you use? I ordered the 2" long lugnuts and they appear to snug the rim tightly, however would like to go with a longer lugnut, maybe 2.5"+. Would like to know what lugnuts you are running on your wheels/axle combo. Thanks!
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TrainWreck618
Caught the Bug
I tried 2" lugs with the same combo and they wouldn't work, had to move to 3".
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Clearskies
Caught the Bug
I found on the Trail Ready Beadlocks you have to tighten the bolts in a star pattern, otherwise as you go around the ring tends to pull a little to the side that's already tight and it's a bitch to get the socket in the hole to torque the bolts.
Finn Sizzle
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Which 3" lug nuts did you go with? I've been searching around and having a hard time finding a set
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