Torque specs on xr bead locks

[Easttnrhino]

Fixing to change my xr rims into real bead locks I have not my rings or bolts in yet, but does anyone know the correct torque specs for the 25 bolts on the bead lock ring? Thanks

Sponsored

 

[SCJeeps]

29.5 ftlbs

If you use antiseize you need to lower the torque.

 

[Easttnrhino]

Thanks

 

[Ricky_Starbucks]

Wow, $300/ring?! Did you find a set thru private sale or paying that price? I just picked up some 392 takeoffs earlier and was curious about doing this but $1500 just for rings is crazy to me!

 

[Easttnrhino]

I found some a lot cheaper, I could not go that route either.

 

[6.2Blazer]

Was thinking the same thing. $295 each just for the rings! But I guess most nice aluminum aftermarket beadlocks are in the $400 each range.

In regards to torque, I always use anti-seize when putting steel bolts into aluminum wheels. Even if the wheels have steel inserts. I have had multiple sets of both steel and aluminum beadlocks for years. On paper they say to reduce the forque by 25% for a lubricated fastener. So on something that says 29.5 ft-lb that would be 22 ft-lb. That's not a whole lot. I will say that I have always tightened up the beadlock bolts on my wheels to the non-lubricated spec and have never had an issue. From my experience actual anti-seize does not provide nearly as much lubrication as something like oil or grease. Anti-seize is actually kind of gritty.

 

[zouch]

be cautious; threads on those aluminum wheels strip out very easily.

 

[Herson]

Wow, $300/ring?! Did you find a set thru private sale or paying that price? I just picked

up some 392 takeoffs earlier and was curious about doing this but $1500 just for rings is crazy to me!

I went with OMF performance for the 392 wheels for $229 per ring.

 

[Terrymo]

Another option from @DOOKEY
https://www.tractionoffroad.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=61

Sponsored