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Beadlocks are killing me...

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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 04:32 AM
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It's easy to set my WE beadlocks. Soap and water spray, slide the tire over the rim as far as it goes, bolt the ring on and let the air compressor do the rest. There will be a plus pop and you are set. Feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions.
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 05:46 AM
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Default Beadlocks are no longer killing me

That was a lot easier than I was expecting... I am going to do a video for the next wheel so that the next guy can learn from my follies... I ended up making some soapy water and spraying the rim and bead, then I set the tire on a 5 gallon bucket and started to fill. One side of the bead went on really easy but the other side didn't want to play nice so I "bounced" the tire a couple of times which helped move the bead along and then it was a little more air and pop... Golden

I'll post a pic in a few minutes (phone is dead). I know you have all seen beadlocks before, but what can I say...

Thanks for all the help
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 05:55 AM
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Still waiting on fenders, and final decision on lift... MetalCloak fenders should be here in 3-4 weeks.
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Nice 10th anniversary love the hood on those....

Wheels are going to look good...
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Do beadlocks have to be balanced?
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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Some tires are super tight it helps to use a rubber mallet and work all the way around the tire
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
Some tires are super tight it helps to use a rubber mallet and work all the way around the tire
Good deals, great advice and tech tips too!
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BRUT4CE
Nice 10th anniversary love the hood on those....

Wheels are going to look good...
Thanks, it was what originally drew me to the 10A then I saw the red leather and I was sold.
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-FREAK
Do beadlocks have to be balanced?
Yes. I took mine to Performance Plus Tires in Torrance...near you. They do great work.
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