Idaho Jeep Build - Page 8

bmlawless · 10-10-2008, 09:21 AM

Isn't that the first bonehead thing you've done? (That we know about?)

**Idaho-Jeep** · 10-10-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bmlawless

Isn't that the first bonehead thing you've done? (That we know about?)

Yes that you know about!

Actually this is the first mistake I have made (that I know of...) that will cost money to fix.

- the rest of the mistakes I have made just cost me some knuckle skin or time to fix.

**spyder6** · 10-10-2008, 10:10 AM

just JB weld it :P

Shadowline · 10-10-2008, 11:19 AM

In regards to replacing that radiator, check out this thread ---> http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=604207 .
I recently replaced my leaking stock radiator with this, and I am very happy with it. Everything just bolted up perfectly, looks really nice also. I payed $159 + shipping. Looks like Border Dave was happy with it also.

**Idaho-Jeep** · 10-12-2008, 10:30 PM

Saturday I finished puttiing together my beadlocks. They are the Hutchinson double beadlock called the "Rock Monster". http://www.rockmonsterwheels.com

They are pretty impressive wheels, DOT approved and can be ran at low low pressures without worry of losing a bead. I considered the Walker Evans but really like the look of the Rock Monsters and the fact that they were a DOT approved double bead lock. I was told that they are available in 3 finishes - I considered going with black but in the end decided to go with the silver. I liked the fact I could mount the tires myself, I also decided to try out dyna beads to avoid the stuck on weights. Assuming they work, it will end up costing less than to have them balanced in a tire shop.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/

I went with the Mickey Thompson MTZ tires - they have been rated well as a general purpose tire. The cost was similar to the Good Year MTR and BFG KM2 which were the other two I was looking at. In the end, these were not on back order like the MTR and I liked the looks better than the KM2.

I took several photos during the process which should demonstrate how they go together and work to anyone that does not understand double beadlocks.

Each wheel comes well packed in a padded box. Here it is as it looks put together - each tire bead is pinched between the rubber bead lock and the wheel lip.

Here are all the parts:

The first step is to insert the bead lock - very easy if done the right way which is to squeeze the beadlock, insert into the tire and then turn sideways. After the bead lock was in the tire I pushed it aside and poured in the dyna beads.

Next the beadlock is centered into the tire.

I decided to go with black letters out. Here the back portion of the wheel is inserted into the tire. This was one of the toughest parts. It is a VERY tight fit and would take about 30 minutes or so each to get this to go down into the tire. I would stand on the wheel and use a rubber mallet to slowly work it into the tire.

Once all the way in, I would turn over the tire being careful not to spill any of the dyna beads out.

After that, a rubber o ring is inserted into a track on the back wheel portion where the two halves meet. As suggested, I used a dab of vaseline in three spots to keep the o ring in place. When working the front of the wheel into place, this o ring would probably come out if not for the vaseline.

Like the back side, the front was also difficult because of the tight fit. One tire was more difficult than the others for some reason. Also like the back, I would stand on the wheel half and work it into place. There are threaded studs mounted to the back side with three longer ones. The longer ones are needed so nuts can be put on and allow the two halves to be brought closer together.

The nuts are very interesting. They seem to be teflon coated and are some sort of locking nut. they are a two piece nut and have small notches that fit together.

**Idaho-Jeep** · 10-12-2008, 10:32 PM

Once the three nuts are on the long studs, things get really easy. The remaining nuts are threaded on and all are then torqued to 60 lbs. and then again to 85 lbs.

Each tire is aired up to 25 lbs and monitored for 48 hours.

Here is what it will look like on the Jeep. I like!

BusyDoinNothing · 10-12-2008, 10:51 PM

Those are awesome! I am so jealous of you man. I can't wait till I can afford to go crazy on my Jeep. Great build!

**Idaho-Jeep** · 10-12-2008, 10:58 PM

Among a few other little things, today I installed the Ox diff cover. It was a little tricky since there is a circular bracket on the cover that needs to slide into a track on the locker inside. The cable seems plenty long enough to reach my shifter location and it seems like my problem might be what to do with the extra foot or so of slack I will have. I will add the diff fluid tomorrow once the RTV has dried.

RVA_TJ06 · 10-12-2008, 11:30 PM

Can you run those wheels without the beadlock?

**TJamz** · 10-13-2008, 12:44 AM

Price on those most excellent rims?

**spyder6** · 10-13-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RVA_TJ06

Can you run those wheels without the beadlock?

its a 2 piece wheel - it would fall apart

**Idaho-Jeep** · 10-13-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BusyDoinNothing

Those are awesome! I am so jealous of you man. I can't wait till I can afford to go crazy on my Jeep. Great build!

Thanks - I can't wait till I can afford it either.

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Originally Posted by thedirt

Wow.. that is one of the sexiest front ends I've seen in a while. I am really really liking the rock monsters also. I will admit that I wasn't a huge fan of them when I first saw them, but once they're together and on your rig, they look awesome!

Do you have any shots of the rear of the wheels? Are they solid spokes or do they have material removed from the back?

Thanks - Here you go:

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Originally Posted by RVA_TJ06

Can you run those wheels without the beadlock?

Well, I am not sure why you would want to but I suppose it is possible.

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Originally Posted by Jamzjeep

Price on those most excellent rims?

If you are looking for a bargain - these would be your last choice. They are not cheap! Here is where I bought them and what I paid:http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/rock-monster-beadlock-approved-15x8-jeep-ford-p-2611.html

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Originally Posted by spyder6

its a 2 piece wheel - it would fall apart

Again, I am not sure why you would want to run the wheels without the bead lock - but they would not fall apart. The wheel halves are bolted together with an o ring between - there is no way the wheel would fall apart. I think they would behave just like normal rims without the bead lock. So long as the tire bead would seal to the wheel edge I think it is possible.

bmlawless · 10-13-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho-Jeep

If you are looking for a bargain - these would be your last choice. They are not cheap! Here is where I bought them and what I paid:http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/rock-monster-beadlock-approved-15x8-jeep-ford-p-2611.html

Dude, they're not all that expensive either given the scope of your project.

RVA_TJ06 · 10-13-2008, 04:35 PM

I was just wondering. Usually beadlocks are frowned upon by law enforcement. I'm just saying because if you were to use it as a dd and then you could throw the beadlock part on when you were planning a trip or something. I didn't think they would fall apart.

Jeepster83 · 10-13-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RVA_TJ06

...Usually beadlocks are frowned upon by law enforcement...

the reason theyre 'frowned upon' is because 99% of the beadlocks on the market arent DOT approved. the ones shown in the link and in the build are.