Buzzer
4x4 Junkie
90% of the time, I have not F*cking Idea what I'm talking about!
Posts: 406
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Post by Buzzer on Nov 9, 2009 14:25:22 GMT -5
I know for hummer beadlocks, 12 bolts are prefered......
thoughts on the 8 bolts?
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Post by 1tonjeep on Nov 9, 2009 22:48:41 GMT -5
if your getting 8 bolt you have more options for designs when and if you do rock rings(rim stiffeners) because you have more room to play with. I have 12 bolts and kinda wish I had 8 bolts only because it takes a long time to tighten all those nuts, 8s are fine but there might be more warping between each bolt if you do not tighten them correctly.
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Nov 9, 2009 22:54:23 GMT -5
just bought a set of 8 bolt h1 bead locks are they a pain in the ass to get tires on and off of and what is the proper teqniuge to tighten up the lock rings.
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Post by popeye on Nov 9, 2009 23:13:33 GMT -5
when i helped my buddy mount his we just criss-crossed them just like lug nuts. not saying its right
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Post by 1tonjeep on Nov 9, 2009 23:22:28 GMT -5
what run flats do you have in them? mags? those are easy to install and you should cut them down so you can run low psi without f'n your tires up, I have pvc inserts and there kinda a bitch. I did the star pattern on my 12 bolts, seemed to work fine, basically you want to tighten them down evenly.
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Post by CRAZY BASTARD on Nov 9, 2009 23:33:24 GMT -5
dont know about the run flats got to take the tires off first i am gussing they are the mag ones they tires and rims are heavyier then hell
how tight are they supposed to be do ya know
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Post by crusty on Nov 10, 2009 0:02:09 GMT -5
Need to find out the torque spec, just search online.
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Post by jonnytsunami on Nov 10, 2009 0:07:06 GMT -5
I through one of mine together and it leaked out of the o-ring, the o-ring was in good shape but I think putting some o-ring lube on it would help, what do you think?  |
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Post by 77oneton on Nov 10, 2009 3:12:09 GMT -5
actually you have to clean the o-rings really well, and make sure you push them all the way down. i just get them wet and clean them and then install them wet. where the o-rings are is different on the 8-12 bolts, they seal different. i have 8-bolt and love them. uh.....just go for really tight.  make sure you tighten them evenly! |
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