I'm planning on designing my own weld in beadlocks for my B2. I've seen a couple of different weld on styles, some with the inner and outer ring the same, others where the inner ring is slightly smaller so it fits inside the outer rolled lip of the rim. I see advantages of both styles, for example, when the rings are the same size I think it would seal the bead better, but the weldjoint (butt joint) isn't as good, where the smaller inner rings have a good weld joint (j groove) but if your weld isn't smooth it may not seal as good. Also it some what simplifies it if both rings are the same. Any one have experience with either type?
Also for bolting the rings down, some use the threaded inserts, others use plain bolts with nylock nuts. I'm thinking a deformed top lock weld nut on the back of the inner ring would save a lot of time...
Also for bolting the rings down, some use the threaded inserts, others use plain bolts with nylock nuts. I'm thinking a deformed top lock weld nut on the back of the inner ring would save a lot of time...