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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by taythegibs

wow, first time on a mig...what other welding have you done, that looks great!
Arc is all I had ever done before
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Are these "street" legal?
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Brightlight314
Are these "street" legal?
They are where I live. Better check you area. But I would say as many wheels that "look-a-like" bead lock nobody would ever notice.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Yeah true, thanks!
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by xjmarc
Worth while, hard to say. You really can't air down a 31" tire enough to warrant the cost of beadlocks. You shouldn't run less than about 12-15psi due to the short sidewall. Whereas I run 4psi in my 38s and need them but don't have the cash at the moment.
Thanks, I was just curious on that
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ABrian

Thanks, I was just curious on that
Right now I'm on 31's. Be going 33 later after these wear out but I still like being able to air down and know my tire won't come off the bead. Probably won't see much difference on air down until my xj is ready for 35's but I will have my wheels ready when I get the tires. Lol
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Freaking Awesome man. I wanna do me a set but don't trust my welding skills lol Post up a link of where u got the rings
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TheCK4x4
Freaking Awesome man. I wanna do me a set but don't trust my welding skills lol Post up a link of where u got the rings
Atozfabrication.com Then go to the DIY and click in bead lock rings. It is very simple. Almost could have let my wife do it lol
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by xjcherokee90

Atozfabrication.com Then go to the DIY and click in bead lock rings. It is very simple. Almost could have let my wife do it lol
Sweet dude I'll check em out. And are they really easy ? Do you have to have a pretty bead or can it just be normal and strong ? Cause u grind them down anyway right
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Originally Posted by TheCK4x4
Sweet dude I'll check em out. And are they really easy ? Do you have to have a pretty bead or can it just be normal and strong ? Cause u grind them down anyway right

yep just set the smaller ring inside the lip of the wheel and weld away. grind it down and buy some bolts. they even offer the bolt kit as a option and you can get an upgrade for a 5th for your spare...mine set in my garage since before christmas and i finally figured i had to start sometime
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Originally Posted by xjcherokee90

yep just set the smaller ring inside the lip of the wheel and weld away. grind it down and buy some bolts. they even offer the bolt kit as a option and you can get an upgrade for a 5th for your spare...mine set in my garage since before christmas and i finally figured i had to start sometime
So say I were to do this , it's pretty easy ? And a bolt kit is 100$. Is it cheaper to buy your own hardware. ?
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Check locally, for me no its cheaper to get the kit.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TheCK4x4

So say I were to do this , it's pretty easy ? And a bolt kit is 100$. Is it cheaper to buy your own hardware. ?
I decided to get all my hardware from fastenal that way I knew what grade bolt I was getting
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xjcherokee90

I decided to get all my hardware from fastenal that way I knew what grade bolt I was getting
True I guess. Im guessing grade 8 ? If so it's prob cheaper to get the kit now I think bout it. This is another thing to add to my b day list haha
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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I would price the hard ware before you do.
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