Kawasaki beadlocks on the super cheap

[megadesertdiesel]

so being a cheap mofo i decided to make my own.

i started with metal rings cut out to fit inside my stock steel T4 wheels.

i then clamped them to the wheel and used some stainless rod to space them equal all the way around.

Next i tack welded them in place and then ground down the tacks smooth

I then welded about 2" at a time on oppisite sides and let the wheel cool between welding.

after welding i flat topped the welds and cut shallow grooves to help the tire not spin on the wheel.

added some black paint and bolted it up with 1/4" grade 8 bolts from my old OMF billet center wheels.

i have $120 in metal in all 4 rings, now thats a cheap!

thanks to Rhinonut for the blue rings.

 

[tatum]

Like!

 

[Cwb from moval]

Nice work looks really good! Way to save

 

[Ironman]

Mike you are tight (you squeak), your always building some really cool parts... I wish I had your fab skills...

Home built ingenuity... The price is right and they look awesome....

 

[megadesertdiesel]

thanks guys, i only have 3 more to go. But eff it i am going riding today.

 

[tatum]

We will be riding Sycamore creek tommorrow morning if you want to go.

 

[Glamisfan]

Hella cool!

 

[mosslager]

Very cool!