6cyltdi Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Would it be easyer/ more cost effective to make or buy bead locks....... Any info diagrams etc would be excellent...... http://www.btfab.co.uk/black_jeep/beadlock.htm Dont need anything fancy just a set-up that works, don't mind spending some time on them, to me my time is free...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I spoke with the bloke at BT the kit he sells looks very good for the ££ young bobtail rhys has his kit on his wheels I opted for double beadlocks when they arrive, quite a while between ordering and them appearing though I'm at about 6weeks and still have shipping time to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Where did you order em from....? and how many pennies....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Where did you order em from....? and how many pennies....? I suspect Stazworks and they're not a lot of pennies - Just a lot of $$ Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Gary Andrews on here n D44 does weld-on ext rings 16 bolt (M10) ...I have a set with stainless outer rings and they seem fine , not used them in anger as such, others have ..Adrian Turner among others. Single or double is the first question really , that will then guide your choice. Cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I don't have the time or the correct tools to build them I bought a kit and got a mate with a fabrication firm to build them up with extra off set, do all the welding and balancing of the rim. I would still recomend buying them built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Gary Andrews has 15" in stock and is just cutting me a 16" - 32 bolt set - £110 you can get him on 07711879393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Where did you order em from....? and how many pennies....? Stazworks in the States and are you sitting down? I've got 10 wheels waiting for some free time so I can build them up onto tyres so I've been through it and its not that painful but it does take a little while. To give you an idea on prices - you're not a million miles away from double the price of single beadlocks over here (eg Mach 5's and Rock-a-thorn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Before making your choice consider all of the parts involved. My Gary Andrews beadlocks broke down as follows: 5 x donnor steel wheels: £70 10 x 16" Gary Andrews bead lock rings: £100 plenty of welding wire and gas, wire cup brush etc. estimated cost: £15 Powder coating: £150 Nuts, bolts and washers: £50 Sealing rings: £30 Valves and fitting: £2.50 (I did it myself!) Total: £417.50 for 5 wheels However because these wheels are home made I understand technically they are not road legal. Also they are less well balanced than factory made wheels. All of a sudden the extra money for Mach 5s or Rock-a-thorn doesn't look so bad. You pays your money, you makes your choice. However, I love my wheels in a manner I don't like to discuss with 'normal' people, mainly because they were born from the tip of my MIG and therfore nobody else has a set..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Before making your choice consider all of the parts involved. My Gary Andrews beadlocks broke down as follows:5 x donnor steel wheels: £70 10 x 16" Gary Andrews bead lock rings: £100 plenty of welding wire and gas, wire cup brush etc. estimated cost: £15 Powder coating: £150 Nuts, bolts and washers: £50 Sealing rings: £30 Valves and fitting: £2.50 (I did it myself!) Total: £417.50 for 5 wheels However because these wheels are home made I understand technically they are not road legal. Also they are less well balanced than factory made wheels. All of a sudden the extra money for Mach 5s or Rock-a-thorn doesn't look so bad. You pays your money, you makes your choice. However, I love my wheels in a manner I don't like to discuss with 'normal' people, mainly because they were born from the tip of my MIG and therfore nobody else has a set..... Mine cost about the same and look the same as well but I bought the half built kit from Will and Tonk made the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 However, I love my wheels in a manner I don't like to discuss with 'normal' people, mainly because they were born from the tip of my MIG and therfore nobody else has a set..... Is that 'has' or 'want'? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Is that 'has' or 'want'? Steve Cheeky Monkey! I love my wheels in inexplicable and personal ways and that's all that matters - they're sexy:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Where did you order em from....? and how many pennies....? stazworks wheels £900 shipping tba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Right here I am The guys at BT fab are fantastic. The kit that I have comprises of; - 10, 32 bolt hole 6mm rings - 160 stainless allen bolts - 160 stainless nuts and spring washers - 4 longer allen bolts - 5 fibre belts - and instructions of course Unfortunatly, I cannot remember what I paid for them, but inclusive with postage they were £265, and in my opinion they are top dollar beadlocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Dave, NAS90 (Who runs Cirrus Laser Cutting) cut Nick (RogueVogue) and I a set of bead lock rings each. I can't remeber what they cost - but they were pretty good value. I dare say he still has the program if someone else wanted some. The weld-on rings were made in two pieces to reduce the waste material - but it doesn't make them any harder to weld in place. If more than one set are required, the cost per set reduces some. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Dave, NAS90 (Who runs Cirrus Laser Cutting) cut Nick (RogueVogue) and I a set of bead lock rings each. I can't remeber what they cost - but they were pretty good value. I dare say he still has the program if someone else wanted some.The weld-on rings were made in two pieces to reduce the waste material - but it doesn't make them any harder to weld in place. If more than one set are required, the cost per set reduces some. Si Cirrus Laser, Make mighty fine trophy's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 Ok, well i will be running 39.6x18x15 boggers on 15x13 rims with 10" Offset and planning running them at 3-5psi What are other peoples experiences with single and double bead locks, what do you think would be most suitable for me...? I'm not very kind to my car and need something to stand up to the abuse its gona get....? :D :D ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 stazworks wheels £900 shipping tba It'll be about £500 including tax. Mine will work out about £300 a corner once coated - an expensive exercise when you've got 10 rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla 1 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 These beadlock wheels from America are on the AWDC web page - http://awdc.co.uk:81/data/awdc.nsf/ForSale...257446006BB0CC/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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