H2 Aluminum wheel Beadlock options

[DRBRONCO69]

What have you done to your H2 wheels for beadlocks. See style below.

4 Wheel Parts Wharehouse has Staun internal beadlocks buy 3 get one free for a total of 533.00 + shipping which is a good deal but a little rich for my taste.

Or..........

I am looking for an actual DIY weld on the outer lip beadlock kit. Predator used to sell the kit below, but it is not offered on their website any longer. Would you go this route? This would give me the proper wheel width and backspacing I want. Plus, I really like the way they look. I have a buddy that makes them as well, but I have heard some bad stuff about compromising the integrity of the wheel by welding on it and having the ring fail. Any info or knowledge on the matter would be appreciated. - Mike

 

[Tito]

Are the H2 wheels aluminum? Looks like a decent option. I like the 5" BS on them and will likely be looking for a set for mine when I go to the 1 tons.
Interested what you find. I'd love the Staun setup but have been happy with my steel welded beadlocks so far and the ease of tire install and maintenance.

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Well, I have found these guys, but they are in Canada so shipping would probably be the deal breaker. I can't get anyone on the phone, just an answering maching. Unfortunately, I have not gotten a quote yet. Looks like they do really nice work though.

http://www.wheelfix.com/beadlocks.htm

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Josh, the wheels are aluminum. I did get a quote from a guy in Colorado and he said 235.00 a wheel. At that price, I may as well spring for STAUN's internal beadlocks which would lock both inner and outer beads.

 

[Tito]

Or some Walker Evans ;D Oooooh those bring the wood!

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Found these at Stazworks, kinda cool looking as well. Waiting on a quote.

 

[Mark]

I paid Dean Reed,
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Hummer_Rims/
$235 per hummer wheel a couple years ago. That price included the wheel, cut out the old center and reweld new centers (for 5.5" BC), and the internal double beadlock. I specified what backspacing I wanted. I had him weld on rock rings too.
I love my Hummer wheels.

 

[Mark]

WAIT Wait
scratch all that, I just realized you are interested in the H2 aluminum wheels - duh.
sorry the only thing my slow brain grasped intially was hummer wheel.

 

[DRBRONCO69]

WAIT Wait
scratch all that, I just realized you are interested in the H2 aluminum wheels - duh.
sorry the only thing my slow brain grasped intially was hummer wheel.

Actually Mark, If you look at post 6, it is a Hummer H1 steel recentered wheel. I am looking at wheel options for my 1 ton axles and I really like the H2 Aluminum wheels, but would not be opposed to H1 steel wheels. I was just trying to save a little weight. If I could find a DIY kit for the aluminum wheels and Tig them on myself, I would save some cash and get the desired wheel backspace and width I want. That's all. - Carry On. ;D

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Found these for 125.00 a shot.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=167

 

[sprdv1]

Well, I have found these guys, but they are in Canada so shipping would probably be the deal breaker. I can't get anyone on the phone, just an answering maching. Unfortunately, I have not gotten a quote yet. Looks like they do really nice work though.

http://www.wheelfix.com/beadlocks.htm

Maybe they are busy... Nice option though, probably right on the shipping

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Talked to John at Stazworks. 10" wide, double beadlock wheel in any backspacing desired for 305.00 per wheel.

 

[70EB]

Some other cheaper options:

Recentered 12 bolt H1s for $200 -

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=746158

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=692850

 

[SpareParts]

I bought a set of 17" x 9" Crager soft 8's in chrome from Summit Racing with 5" backspacing, $400. 17" DIY beadlock rings from Great Lake Offroad, $225. And the bolts from a local hardware supplier, around $35. So I have around $175 each in them.

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Aluminum Beadlock Update

Got the wheels and I have found a place that sells 1/4" thick aluminum beadlocks. If anyone is interested, they are 125.00 per wheel. They sit on the outside edge of the wheel and are supposed to be tig welded on around the outer circumferance. The 24 bolt heads are countersunk allen head, so there are no protruding heads past the ring. They are available through
www.sky-manufacturing.com
I spoke to them today, and can have a set of them shipped to my door for 539.00 and that includes all of the hardware.