Stock wheel modified to beadlocks , possible? (1 Viewer)

[Goebeler]

I searched but nothing came up so that might be the answer to my question. Is it possible to modify a stock fj40 wheel into a beadlock? I am looking to go old school on my trail cruiser and thought that would be cool if possible. I wanted to have the hubcaps on...

I know, not a normal thing but still would love to do it if possible.

 

[pjohnson]

Google Fu

AtoZ Fabrication DIY Bead Lock Kit

The Original DIY BEADLOCKS (don't know if that link will work, it may be a dead site)

There are a bunch more out there too.

 

[Goebeler]

Looks precisely what I am looking for!

This might actually work.

Surprised I couldn’t find a link to someone who has done it but will try the search more.

Thanks

 

[pjohnson]

Looks precisely what I am looking for!

This might actually work.

Surprised I couldn’t find a link to someone who has done it but will try the search more.

Thanks

Try Pirate4x4.

 

[jim land]

I have the same idea, stock is 5.5" , with the weld on beadlock it will be 6.5" , you still need a tall and skinny tire.

I have weld on BD on 8" spoke with 35" tire since 2012, I have no leak and it drive just find on the street with airsoft plastic pallet inside for balancing

 

[Whiskerz]

Depending on how much beadlock ability you need the old school way was to drill holes in the rim and screw the tire to the rim with sheet metal screws

 

[Goebeler]

That may be too old school for me.

I am going to get a set of the simple A to Z ones and see if they will work.

Surprised I couldnt find someone who has done this already. Hope it comes out as cool as I anticipate.

 

[Mieser]

How low of pressures do you want to run? Honestly, a few wraps of Gorilla tape over the safety beads goes a LONG ways in the bead retention department. 2" wide tape typically works well for the inner bead. 1" wide tape works better for the outer bead typically because of the shape of the wheel shell. Clean everything well. Take your time laying down 2-3 wraps of tape over the safety bead and about 50% across the bead flat. Only use a light spray of soap and water when seating the bead. This is typically good down into the mid single digits.

I even use the trick on inner bead on beadlocks for extra insurance.

 

[mudgudgeon]

How low of pressures do you want to run? Honestly, a few wraps of Gorilla tape over the safety beads goes a LONG ways in the bead retention department. 2" wide tape typically works well for the inner bead. 1" wide tape works better for the outer bead typically because of the shape of the wheel shell. Clean everything well. Take your time laying down 2-3 wraps of tape over the safety bead and about 50% across the bead flat. Only use a light spray of soap and water when seating the bead. This is typically good down into the mid single digits.

I even use the trick on inner bead on beadlocks for extra insurance.

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How did this help? Never heard this idea, curious to know how this works.

 

[mudgudgeon]

That may be too old school for me.

I am going to get a set of the simple A to Z ones and see if they will work.

Surprised I couldnt find someone who has done this already. Hope it comes out as cool as I anticipate.

Another trick is sikafkex/polyurethane on the bead before seating the tire.


I want to do the same on OEM steel wheels on my 105 series. There's very few aftermarket wheel options for a 105, and about zero options for beadlocks. The OEM rims are pretty study as is without beadlocks

 

[74fj40]

Gorilla tape is like triple the thickness of duct tape so it builds up the rear safety bead on the wheel so the tire has a harder time slipping over it.

Ultimately it makes the wheel bigger than the tire, creating more tension

 

[Goebeler]

I am not sure how low I will go with the pressure. I had trail ready beadlocks on the truck for years and ran with crazy low pressure. My goal is to have the stock wheels and caps with the true beadlock ring. Just on the wish list over the years.

Love the idea of the tape on the inside as a bonus.

 

[jim land]

look at this one 1972 FJ40 Retro Crawler - Proffitt's Resurrection Land Cruisers

 

[Goebeler]

Bingo! That’s precisely what I have in mind.

Thanks for the link. The visual is great.

 

[bigfj62]

I was thinking of doing the same thing but with a 60 wheel. If you attempt this please post some pics.

 

[Goebeler]

I am all in. Just sent funds to Beno for wheels and caps. Ordering a ring set tomorrow from A to Z. I will try to post pics but I suck at that.

Hope it turns out as cool as I imagine. No turning back now.

 

[pjohnson]

Cool. I saw a post somewhere where a guy made a jig to spin the wheel and another to hold the mig. Then he just turned the wheel to weld the ring.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Cool. I saw a post somewhere where a guy made a jig to spin the wheel and another to hold the mig. Then he just turned the wheel to weld the ring.

I'm no boiler maker, but I'm thinking a continuous weld around a rim would cause all kinds of havoc and warpage?
I've welded plenty of pipes as a plumber, and on a 6" pipe, if it's not tacked regularly around the perimeter, a continuous weld causes a lot of expansion and deflection at the joint.

 

[pjohnson]

Agreed. I think the jig made it easy to weld a bead, rotate to the other side, weld a bead, etc. and keep them consistent.

 

[Goebeler]

All parts ordered and I believe in transit.

I am going to have some welding help. If I start and it looks like crap or isn’t feeling right, I plan to have a guy I know weld them cause he does welding for a living. He isn’t cheap but might be the best in the long run.