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Old 07-22-2004, 10:08 PM   #1
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Ok, So I've been thinking about a different way to mount this combo. My plan is to use stock wheels and narrow them as usual. Instead of cutting the fins down as to mount the stock TXT tires leave them alone. The BFt tires with sit on those fins. The fins are slightly larger than the Maxx rim diameter. the actually stretch the BFT beads a tad. Then I plan on taking some ABS plastic and cutting two discs 3 1/8" in diameter per wheel for the bead of the tire to rest upon. I can make these to look like real beadlocks. Which is just and bonus. So I'll take some pics and to a step by step hopefully with pics when the rims come in.

What do you guys think? I'd like some input.
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Old 07-23-2004, 08:47 AM   #2
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That's what I would have done if I hadn't already cut the fins when I was running the stock TXT tires.
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Old 07-26-2004, 08:49 PM   #3
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Well I got some more stock rims. I didn't want to do the maxx wheel thing because of the offset. This way I can keep almost the same width. I gained 1/4" of clearance just from the tires. I just need to make beadlock rings now.
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Don't forget to post those pics.

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Old 08-10-2004, 01:18 PM   #5
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Ok well I know it's been a while but other projects have taken priority. So I made the all outer beads. Looks sweet. I used some .090 black ABS plastic. Started with a 1 5/8" hole saw and then used a band saw to cut the 3 1/8" outer diameter then sanded to near round. Next was to mount the tire on the wheel and place the new (trailready lookin') outer ring in and glue. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow. It looks sweet with the chrome rim and black faux beadlock.
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Faux is Fabulous! 8O

I can't wait to see your truck in person, then beat the crap out of it in the rocks!
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Old 08-11-2004, 12:28 AM   #7
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here's the back of the wheel

here's the narrowed section with the faux beadlocks

and my CJ body

And my Camo'ed TXT body ready for battle!
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this is sweeeet, the wheels look really great, i especialy like the body, it looks just superb!!! very clever painting, and nice trimming
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That thing looks SWEEET! I don't know how you guys make yer trucks look so perty. My txt looks like a beater compared to it.
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Old 08-11-2004, 11:01 AM   #10
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Get black wheels and it will be pretty I think all truck with black wheels are pretty.
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How well do the tyres grip to the rims? Did you need to glue them to the new bead? Looks good and I dig the recovery shackle on the front. What's it's scaled rating? about 60 000 tonne 8O
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Old 08-12-2004, 12:54 PM   #12
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I had to glue the tires. I just used them at my favorite local crawling spot and they hook up great. They'll be even better once I cut some tread in them.

here's some pics:







I'm stoked now that I can post pics. Enjoy
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why are you still runing the bumpers??
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Very sweet wheels! Them beadlock lookers, look too cool.
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Old 08-12-2004, 04:15 PM   #15
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why are you still runing the bumpers??
Just haven't made anything else to mount the radio & battery trays to yet.

OK I just cut them down some. Feel better!
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why are you still runing the bumpers??
Just haven't made anything else to mount the radio & battery trays to yet.

OK I just cut them down some. Feel better!
Those plastic bumbers just slide right over the aluminum bars in the front. Bring it over and I will be happy to break them off with my TXT.
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Old 08-15-2004, 01:45 AM   #17
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Thanks John I'll keep that in mind.

So, I started cutting the tread pattern. Not sure if I should cut them a lot or a little. I cut my TXT tires a lot. Took forever. So I've cut a 1/2" off of ever other lug and glued them to the sidewall.

Question: Has anyone successfully narrowed a TXT wheel more than the standard?
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