Steel beadlock Rings does it make sense in fact of weight

[mobilow]

Hi,
Im new in the crawler scene and from the netherlands. I d like to know if it makes sense to build the beadlock rings out of steel or stainless steel to higher the weight of the tires with these part instead of weights inside the rims.

[hollywood2979]

The problem with doing them out of steel is the machine time, and the fact that the cutters will not go as far duribility wise, i.e. elevated cost, I've played with the idea my self and the guys( machine shop) cringe when I tell them thats what I want.

Just happens that I am in a position to make them run them for me-Solomon007(DNA R/C) older brother, so basically I get what I want.

[Mad Scientist]

While it definitely would add some weight, I don't think it would be enough. Chances are, most people would still end up adding extra weight.

But hey - if you can find someone with a waterjet or a laser to cut a few for you, I'd say give it a shot.

[mobilow]

sounds good, I have a friend with a lasercutter so producing is not a problem.

[Locked Up]

Here is what I did .....


http://www.noeither.com/rc/tech/rings.php


and they are cheap

[wojin]

Originally Posted by Locked Up

Here is what I did .....


http://www.noeither.com/rc/tech/rings.php


and they are cheap

your website is awsome, thanks for posting all that info with step by step pics

[mobilow]

yes nice homepage I also like the step by step pics, bt the idea with the steel spacers are fine, so in general my idea works.

[Grizzly4x4]

I did the same thing with the 1" washers except that with TLT axles I was able to put them on the inside bead of the wheel.

[Dr. Thunder]

Killer ideas fellas!

[gyrene]

Originally Posted by Locked Up

Here is what I did .....


http://www.noeither.com/rc/tech/rings.php


and they are cheap

I cut and pasted the write up into a word document.
Great Idea