Weldin bead locks
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From: crossville,tn
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have come to figure out that wide flat weld bead and just smooth out the bead and not grind it flat may do the trick. Been workin with one wheel and that's what I'm trying now
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From: Punta Cana , Dominican Republic.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4d56td
i have looked most pages searching for what beadlocks are really for , but i dont think there is someone better to ask than some one who even made them , i read that they are used to keep the tires coming out of the wheels when the jeep is crawling on sides im i right??
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From: crossville,tn
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Mostly for ppl who drop the air pressure way down. Ten pound or maybe even less. Enables the tire to grip better if it can fold around an object instead of just a part of your tire hitting. The bead lick allows for the air pressure to be dropped way down and not worry about the tire running off the rim
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From: crossville,tn
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thank ya. Motivation is what I need right now. Sweating my *** off. It's so hot today or I have took in too many fumes from welder smoke lol
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From: crossville,tn
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well as you can see in the pic I went back over all the way around the ring and run another bead. This time I went a half inch wide and just ground it smooth but left it built up. This fixed the leak problem and also stiffened up the ring so it does not come as bad. Just have to bolt the last tire on now and u will post pics if it in the sunlight tomarrow! I can't wait I'm so glad it's done
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From: Western Michigan
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l inline 6
good to hear. Hope you can get some pic with the rig flexed at 10lbs. leave the rings orange, it gives it an industrial look.....very cool


