Locked UP's TRX-4

[svt923]

Originally Posted by Locked Up

I think this looks killer!

Nice creativity modding the stock wheels.

Too bad you don't know a guy that could get you a set of these instead.

[Locked Up]

Originally Posted by svt923

Nice creativity modding the stock wheels.

Too bad you don't know a guy that could get you a set of these instead.

I try to do things as DIY as possible in build threads.
I know not everyone can afford to but a nice set of wheels right off the bat so I like to do builds in stages.


I'll put on some of our wheels eventually though.

[Locked Up]

Oh yes I did.

[HumboldtEF]

Nice! Very creative!

Is that a first, Glue on to beadlock conversion?

Is there something to lock in the back side too?

[Locked Up]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Nice! Very creative!

Is that a first, Glue on to beadlock conversion?

Is there something to lock in the back side too?

Thanks.

I wouldn't say first though.
People have been making bead locks out of glue on wheels since the dawn of man.

The plan is to offer some affordable internal rings for people to do this themselves.

More info, pics and links coming.

[Locked Up]

I started by cutting the remainder of the lip away form the face with curved lexan body scissors.






I also cut down the 2 center ridges (DO NOT CUT THE INSIDE FACE RIDGE) but they are of course thicker and much harder on your hands and scissors. So use caution.

[Locked Up]

Then I mounted a wheel to an axle shaft so I could use a cordless drill as a makeshift lathe. I have an actual lathe... but for a DIY writeup I wanted to do this just like most of you would at home.







I hit it with 60 grit sand paper that I cupped around it.
It IS going to get HOT, so use caution.

Sand the ridges down until your internal rings for RC4WD tires fit.
If you are using Traxxas or Proline tires, use our internal rings for Traxxas tires.

Try to not remove more material than necessary ... because it's not necessary.

[Locked Up]

Once all 4 are done, slide the internal rings into your tires.


Ensure the tire is seated correctly on the back side and try to work the internal ring down as much as possible.

[Locked Up]

Line the rings up with the 6 holes and install all six screws into the wheels BUT ONLY until they make contact with the rings. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.



Look between the ring and wheel at the tire bead to make sure it is going between the wheel and inner ring and is not getting pinched by the wheel and beadlock ring. If it gets pinched you could strip out the threads in your wheel. You can poke the tire into place with a small flat head screwdriver.

Once the tire is seated correctly, start to tighten the screws using a cross pattern and again, do not over tighten them.

[Locked Up]

Looking between the wheel and ring you should be able to see the ring about to make contact with the wheel.



When it gets close, by very aware of any increase in resistance.
Once you feel it, STOP tightening and you are done!





If you are interested in a full downloadable guide you can print out, we have one available here:
http://www.lockeduprc.net/instructio...adlock-DIY.pdf

[yasikb]

Originally Posted by Locked Up

Looking between the wheel and ring you should be able to see the ring about to make contact with the wheel.



When it gets close, by very aware of any increase in resistance.
Once you feel it, STOP tightening and you are done!





If you are interested in a full downloadable guide you can print out, we have one available here:
http://www.lockeduprc.net/instructio...adlock-DIY.pdf

Looks amazing.... how did u secure the tires at the back?

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[Locked Up]

Originally Posted by yasikb

Looks amazing.... how did u secure the tires at the back?

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The inside lip of the wheel works with the internal ring to sandwich the tire.
So it is a double bead lock if that is what you are wondering.

[fr8cture]

Awesome. I actually like the look of the stock wheels but like most people I hate glue. I may have a friend do this for me. (since he has a real lathe and it would take 2 mins)

[BuffaloCrawler]

Awesome job!! I love modifying / fabbing my own parts and love to see everyone else's ideas too!! Half the fun of the hobby IMO

[chino63]

Very nice "how to" write up. Im sure people will be referencing this thread for a long time. Good to see some cool DIY stuff using basic tools. Gives the new guy a tast of fabrication/modification that will hopefully lead them to making/modifying parts for themselves instead of buying them. "Build threads" that consist only of bolting stuff together are boring.

[Locked Up]

Now I'm just teasing...

[jhghah]

And I love the added braking setup.

[Locked Up]

Originally Posted by jhghah

And I love the added braking setup.

Not sure what you mean?

[jhghah]

Originally Posted by Locked Up

Not sure what you mean?

LOL

Your left front tire in reverse direction. Is supposed to help with braking and downhill traverse in 1:1, or so I have heard...

[Locked Up]

Originally Posted by jhghah

LOL

Your left front tire in reverse direction. Is supposed to help with braking and downhill traverse in 1:1, or so I have heard...

Yeah, I keep meaning to rotate that.
To many late nights doing stuff!