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    Just finished the install of a weld on beadlock kit. I have the tire mounted surface ground flat but wondered if anyone had leak problems and used silicone. When I broke a tire down that I blew the bead on last week I found enough mud to fill up a 40 oz. bottle inside. Gonna dump a 1/4 bag (sarges idea) of airsoft pellets in each tire before starting the bolt tightening party. Nice weather today to do some outdoor welding! :o I think I lost 5 lbs.!
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    leaks..... yes
    always put half the bolts in (16 of 32) and used soapy water
    to find the holes , mark them and unbolt the lock while it is still on
    vehicle, tack up holes and go on
    last set was for tinbeater we had 1 hole for 4 wheels
    wasn't bad
    For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

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    • #3
      i put tractor tubes n a set years ago, but my welding skills were HORRIBLE then
      Last edited by cheapthrills49; 08-24-2008, 10:29 AM.
      sigpicI EAT BURRITOS ON EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!

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      • #4
        Got air soft pellets in the tires now and have to get a gun to shoot the leftover pellets. These tires and rims are starting to get really heavy with the added bits. Gonna have to upgrade the inner shafts soon.
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        • #5
          What ft. lbs. should the bolts (3/8-16) be tightened to?
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          • #6
            german torque... GutenTeight


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            • #7
              Originally posted by carwash View Post
              german torque... GutenTeight
              Sounds like 80-100 ft. lbs. translated.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by 94Dodge Truggy View Post
                Sounds like 80-100 ft. lbs. translated.
                80-100 is way too tight. Most instructions I have seen are less than 20 ft-lbs. Also, most people with weld-on kits usually put a layer of silicone over the welds, unless you are really confident you can do an air tight weld.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by blazerbrad View Post
                  80-100 is way too tight. Most instructions I have seen are less than 20 ft-lbs. Also, most people with weld-on kits usually put a layer of silicone over the welds, unless you are really confident you can do an air tight weld.
                  I have them at 30 ft. lbs now and the rubber gets a bit squished to say the least.
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                  • #10
                    I put a bead of RTV around the weld and let it set up for a while before mounting the tires and outer ring. Never had a leak

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