HMMWV double beadlocks wheels on a Ford Superduty
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I have done it many times, its in no way fun.... yeah..air tools are your friend...lol
Humvette
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I have an H1 with 16.5 12 bolt steelies.
Note:
- It is important to buy extra bolts and seals (call a hummer fender RubberDuck4x4.com...)
- Make sure your 12 bolts are 6 and not 5 sided nuts.
- My first time i changed the tires i pinched a new gasket.
- 2 types of gaskets red and black. depends if it is army surplus or off an original H1. The fender will know i belive the HMMWV uses the red gaskets.
Note:
- It is important to buy extra bolts and seals (call a hummer fender RubberDuck4x4.com...)
- Make sure your 12 bolts are 6 and not 5 sided nuts.
- My first time i changed the tires i pinched a new gasket.
- 2 types of gaskets red and black. depends if it is army surplus or off an original H1. The fender will know i belive the HMMWV uses the red gaskets.
Bella PSD
Explorer
Sorry for the delay. That's a tuff question, and I have been putting it off for some time now. I have run into some problems and will post up in the next day or so whats going on with the place I got the rims from (http://www.trailworthyfab.com/).
Louie
Louie has been experiencing some wheel balance issues that was our fault. Originally we started making wheels a specific way that allowed our welders to install wheel shells incorrectly. We have had a couple wheels that were welded improperly and Louie has an early set of wheels that required some warranty work and we were happy to work with him to fix the problem.
Louie contacted me awhile ago and we replaced the wheel shell he was having problems with. Now we have to get it mounted up and figure out some tire balance issues. TrailWorthyFab is dedicated to our customers. I believe that our customers are what make us successful. I'm not going to lie and say we have never had problems, because we have in the past. The best we know to do is make it right.
We try to learn from our mistakes and that's what helps us grow. We have taken the correct steps to insure that our future customers do not have the same problems.
Louie, Your pics are amazing and I really appreciate you taking the time to post them up. I'm thankful you have been willing to work with us and have allowed us to make it right with you. I'm always a phone call away and I'm here to help anybody with any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Andy
TWF = 316.337.5311
Louie contacted me awhile ago and we replaced the wheel shell he was having problems with. Now we have to get it mounted up and figure out some tire balance issues. TrailWorthyFab is dedicated to our customers. I believe that our customers are what make us successful. I'm not going to lie and say we have never had problems, because we have in the past. The best we know to do is make it right.
We try to learn from our mistakes and that's what helps us grow. We have taken the correct steps to insure that our future customers do not have the same problems. Louie, Your pics are amazing and I really appreciate you taking the time to post them up. I'm thankful you have been willing to work with us and have allowed us to make it right with you. I'm always a phone call away and I'm here to help anybody with any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Andy
TWF = 316.337.5311
silvrzuki77
explorer
What was the out come of this Ive been thinking of doing his on mine but no 100% sure yet. Were you able to get the tire's and rims balanced?
TKSC01
Adventurer
For what ist is worth...IMHO
TWF is a great company, I have spoke to Andy regarding doing the exact same thing and the man knows his stuff. I have no doubt and feel very comfortable that this situation will be completely resolved. Truth is, in business stuff happens, it is not what happens but how you respond that makes the difference.
TWF is a great company, I have spoke to Andy regarding doing the exact same thing and the man knows his stuff. I have no doubt and feel very comfortable that this situation will be completely resolved. Truth is, in business stuff happens, it is not what happens but how you respond that makes the difference.
sniderexciderr
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if you go with the hmmwv wheels i'd stay away from the runflats that come in them. they are super heavy (20 lbs each just a guess) and a pain if you do need to get them out. i just pulled some out the other day and it was a big job. i don't know how one is actually supposed to get them out but i used a ratchet strap to squish them down then a rope hanging from the celling around one side and jumped up and down on it till it popped out. took me about 3 hours to break down 2 wheels tires and pull the runflats out.
yes, good if you have to take it completely apart on the trail for some reason because you don't need any special equipment, but i'd deff go with the pvc inserts. just something to think about.
yes, good if you have to take it completely apart on the trail for some reason because you don't need any special equipment, but i'd deff go with the pvc inserts. just something to think about.
Bella PSD
Explorer
I agree. TWF have been working with me to get the rims/tires all balanced. The one beadlock shell was replaced and it helped. But I still have a bad shake at 40-45 MPH. I just have not had the time to get back at it. Plus the truck is now to big to get into the garage. So I need it to warm up. I have no doubt that TWF will be able to trouble shoot the rest of the problem. I can say that I have run the rims/tires up past 80mph a few times and they feel real good, just not so good at 40-45
I'll update as soon as I get back at it.
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Bella PSD
Explorer
Absolutely! Plus the run flats will hinder the tires low or no PSI performance off road. The PVC inserts are the way to go plus they are lighter. I went from 160 to 130 lbs. total weight per tire and wheel.
And I used the ratchet strap method as well....what a pain to get the run flats out!
Louie