What adaptor for Moab XL and narrow beadlock on TXT ?

[Benlatak]

I think to purchase a set of Moab XL with Cheyenne narrow beadlock for my TXT but I am not sure what adaptor to buy with them :
- delrin adaptor from Bender
- alu adaptor and widener from rc4wd
- or perhaps another one I don't know

OR OR ????

I made this choice of wheels because I think it is a good choice without modify anything. Just some works on the foams.


PS: I am not sure even if I read a lot of posts on this subject

[goingvertical]

both are fine, i use bender adapters for my truck and i'm happy with the way it was made. and the adapters fit perfect into the rim

[BENDER]

You will need to narrow your rims down to about 2" wide with my adapters. It's a mod that helps narrow the contact patch of the tire, and allows the wheels to clear the lower links while steering.

[DUDE]

Benders, they have to be lighter than the aluminum ones pictured. I have a set of Benders adapters and they fit the TXT perfect with Inet wheel wideners. (1.5", 3/4" per side)

[Benlatak]

Originally Posted by BENDER

You will need to narrow your rims down to about 2" wide with my adapters. It's a mod that helps narrow the contact patch of the tire, and allows the wheels to clear the lower links while steering.

Ok. So even the narrow beadlock (3" stock) have to be narrowed ?

And this assembly (bender's adapters and 2" rims) is better than stock narrow beadlock with rc4wd's adapters ? Even if "track wide" with Bender (not sure of translation) is a little smaller ?


Sorry for all these questions, but I would purchase the right parts and naturally have a good crawler. ;)

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Benlatak

Ok. So even the narrow beadlock (3" stock) have to be narrowed ?

And this assembly (bender's adapters and 2" rims) is better than stock narrow beadlock with rc4wd's adapters ? Even if "track wide" with Bender (not sure of translation) is a little smaller ?


Sorry for all these questions, but I would purchase the right parts and naturally have a good crawler. ;)

Yes, the narrowed beadlock wheels will have to be narrowed. The offset is less on the "narrow" Cheyenne beadlock then the Commando wheels.

Narrowed wheels will help the performance of your rig. Wideners put more stress on your axle housings and steering servos. It can help in off camber situations, but hurt in narrow tight squeezes. So it's really personal preference.

[Benlatak]

Ok, I understand.

Just one thing Bender : on your Shaggin' Wagon, Moab XL or Moab 2.2. And if XL, what width ? I am always try to find picts of Moab XL with Cheyenne or Commando reduce to approximatly 2" like you say.



I also PM you for adapters. ;)

[cheapjeep2]

Originally Posted by Benlatak

I am always try to find picts of Moab XL with Cheyenne or Commando reduce to approximatly 2" like you say.

There are the narrow Commandos that Bender again narrowed for me, Final width is just under 2", They have Moab XLs on them with narrowed foam cut in a star pattern, they are mounted to Bender's TXT 23mm adapters using TXT outer shafts on my clod.

The bottom picture is Dirk's rig. It has commandos narrowed the same width using Bender's 23mm Clod adaptes, moab XLs, narrowed foam in a star pattern using clod outter shafts.

[Benlatak]

I just want to say something .... euh .... THANKS.

These pics are pretty cool. Just like I want. But If my memories are good, these rims are the Cheyenne, not the Commando.

[cheapjeep2]

Originally Posted by Benlatak

I just want to say something .... euh .... THANKS.

These pics are pretty cool. Just like I want. But If my memories are good, these rims are the Cheyenne, not the Commando.

Yes, They are the Cheyenne Beadlock, but Commando just stuck with the "beadlock" wheel from Pro-line. If you look at the web site, the commandos are the full width bead locks, and the Cheyennes are the lame attempt at narrowed bead locks. All the pictures above are Pro-line's narrow beadlocks (Cheyenne) that have been narrowed to just under 2".

[BENDER]

Benlatak the rig in the pic you posted has 2.2 Moabs, on slightly narrowed wheels.

Here's a pic of a cut Cheyenne wheel next to an uncut standard 40 Series wheel.

[Benlatak]

Hello. thanks for adpaters, I just received them but I haven't got the wheels yet.

I will post some pics when I'll have all parts.