DIY4x4 beadlock kit...welding...complete.

[JK5]

Well...here's the kit...just 2 rings..
A good price too..at $65 a wheel.

I started with a Wheel Vintiques "super-trucker" 15x10 wheel. pn.82-500804

First I ground the wheel near the weld area.
then clamped the ring to the wheel, centered...and tacked..

To prevent warpage...I welded 3"s..
then turned the wheel 90 degrees...
and dropped anouther bead..and so on..
After 4 welds..I'd let it cool..

Here's the wheel..complete... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Now...I have some painting and mounting to do.. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Thanks Kert!!!
Sweet Kit!!! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[jjlaughner]

very nice! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
clean looking welds, what welder do you have?

 

[big83chevy4x4]

cool, how long did it take you to do that.

 

[84gmcjimmy]

woah that looks awesome! /forums/images/graemlins/bow.gif

 

[JK5]

Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif

Lincoln 225 MIG
tri-gas
.035 wire

I crank-up the voltage...and spray it on..
It's FAST...
I did 3 at the same time...rotating them..
to prevent warpage..

TJ:

About 20-30 minutes per wheel

 

[cybrfire]

Looking good! You got all four welded up already? What's your color scheme gona be?

 

[JK5]

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Looking good! You got all four welded up already? What's your color scheme gona be?

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Yes sir!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif

Plum Crazy wheels...Flat Black rings.. /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif

 

[big83chevy4x4]

got a question, hw much does that add to the width?
i have some 15x10 and thinking about it but i don't want to go much wider

 

[cybrfire]

They add right at 1 to 1.5 at the most to the width. What size tire would you be running?