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Is that Toyota what the 14 bolt you got earlier went in to?

Yes it is and the front is a kingpin60 out of a 83 dodge 1ton military truck.

 

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Unmounted the tires from the wheels this morning. I have the wheels up for sale and asking $1500. Here is the link to the thread http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?32064-17x9-5-Spyder-Lock-Beadlocks&p=608651#post608651.

 

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After the Spyderlocks were unmounted I got 2 of the new rings painted before I ran out of paint (picture of what I used below). I also got one of the tires mounted as well.

 

[JeepDrum]

After the Spyderlocks were unmounted I got 2 of the new rings painted before I ran out of paint (picture of what I used below).

Can you get that paint at a store, or just online?

 

[Grubbicon]

Can you get that paint at a store, or just online?

Ive gotten it at both Pepboys and Oreilys. Seems I can never get more then 2 cans at a time though doing it that way.

 

[Clifford33]

Painted the gauges and vents today. I have wanted to do it for a long time now and finally got around to it. View attachment 131889 View attachment 131890 View attachment 131891

I did the same to mine just don't have a pic of it. Looks good! Sick jeep! Did you use factory paint or something else?

 

[JeepDrum]

Ive gotten it at both Pepboys and Oreilys. Seems I can never get more then 2 cans at a time though doing it that way.

I'll have to check that out! I never knew duplicolor even made factory colors. Thanks!

 

[Clifford33]

I said Id through up pictures of the Gear Shade when I got it on so here it is. View attachment 141296 View attachment 141297 View attachment 141298
I have had it on for a few days now and been forgetting to post it. So far im not 100% sold on them the spiderweb shade is definitely a tighter fit and I think a little bit better quality personally. The over head pockets are kinda cool though. Lastly just a little update on the EVO corners and carrier. Since I have taken this long to do it I have decided to go over to my friends shop Saturday and have him knock it out instead of doing it in the garage. Saturday I will through up some pictures of it before it is off to powder coat.

Does your CB move a lot like shake on every bump or is it pretty secure?

 

[thardy]

Does your CB move a lot like shake on every bump or is it pretty secure?

The CB itself doesn't move, but the mic cable will smack the shit out of you if you're riding passenger.

 

[WJCO]

I think the key to the unloading discussion is focused on this ORI feature:

Unloading and Push-Off Prevention
Another great feature not found on any other shock is the ability to set a rebound park-position to prevent unloading during a hill climb or decent. Unlike coilovers or air springs that will always rebound back to their ride height position, ORI STX Struts can be set with a predetermined rebound park-position that limits the rebound travel of the strut until the weight of the wheels and axles can extend the strut back to ride height.

The CB itself doesn't move, but the mic cable will smack the shit out of you if you're riding passenger.

Kinda like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPr-xsQvhgw

 

[Grubbicon]

Does your CB move a lot like shake on every bump or is it pretty secure?

Like thardy said the CB itself doesnt move at all unless I forget its there and jump in the Jeep and slam my head into it. TBH it took me probably a few weeks of it there before I learned not to slam might head on it. Since I do run a mic retractor that does swing when the Jeep starts to jump around. I have to say though its very nice being able to just pull it down talk and let go. Its also kinda funny when it his the passenger lol.

Kinda like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPr-xsQvhgw

Oh yeah. You hit the nail on the head with that one.

 

[Grubbicon]

I shouldn't of spoke so soon earlier about having one of the tire mounted. They are supposed to be torques to 16-18ftlbs, but I had 5-6 bolt heads break off before I got to 16lbs. So I guess next time I get a chance im going to get a set of bolts and another ring before I get too deep into this and have problems later on.

 

[Grubbicon]

I did the same to mine just don't have a pic of it. Looks good! Sick jeep! Did you use factory paint or something else?

I used the same paint that I used earlier on the ring (I post the picture of the can earlier) and a self etching primer.

 

[WJCO]

I shouldn't of spoke so soon earlier about having one of the tire mounted. They are supposed to be torques to 16-18ftlbs, but I had 5-6 bolt heads break off before I got to 16lbs. So I guess next time I get a chance im going to get a set of bolts and another ring before I get too deep into this and have problems later on.

I have to be honest, I've never done bead locks myself. But bolts breaking at 16 ft lbs? China town bolts.....of is this normal??

 

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I have to be honest, I've never done bead locks myself. But bolts breaking at 16 ft lbs? China town bolts.....of is this normal??

They are grade 8, however usually on beadlocks (or some companies I believe recommend) your supposed to change bolts when you unmount them. I know my buddy I got them from put them through hell so who knows. Its not like it was everyone either so maybe just a bad set or something.

 

[cozdude]

I have to be honest, I've never done bead locks myself. But bolts breaking at 16 ft lbs? China town bolts.....of is this normal??

The ATX bolts are 22lbs for max torque so this is not normal.

 

[Grubbicon]

The ATX bolts are 22lbs for max torque so this is not normal.

My brother and I also did 4 other raceline steel beadlocks today that werent mine and they say they should only be torqued to 16-18. I know i always did my spyderlocks at 20.

EDIT: Almost sounds like my torque wrench is off, but I tried 2 of them and they both read the same. So I find it hard to believe that thats my problem.

 

[WJCO]

Problem solved.....

 

[Clifford33]

Like thardy said the CB itself doesnt move at all unless I forget its there and jump in the Jeep and slam my head into it. TBH it took me probably a few weeks of it there before I learned not to slam might head on it. Since I do run a mic retractor that does swing when the Jeep starts to jump around. I have to say though its very nice being able to just pull it down talk and let go. Its also kinda funny when it his the passenger lol.


Oh yeah. You hit the nail on the head with that one.

I also have one and I love how it just retrackes. But I haven't used it in a while.

 

[Guascone]

After the Spyderlocks were unmounted I got 2 of the new rings painted before I ran out of paint (picture of what I used below). I also got one of the tires mounted as well.
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Can I ask you the reason why are you changing the spiderlock with steel wheels?
It is possibile to balance steel wheels?

I'm also looking for steel wheel. The reason for me is that an alloy wheel cost in Italy 550/600€ each....too much expensive!