I want to try out the do-it yourself beadlocks.

I have a set of the stock gray steel wheels 8 lug, 16x7

But I don't know if these are strong enough.

anyone have two cents?

Stock OEM steel wheels, whether they be from Ford, Chevy, or Dodge, are quite likely stronger than a common aftermarket wheel.

Buford

Stock OEM steel wheels, whether they be from Ford, Chevy, or Dodge, are quite likely stronger than a common aftermarket wheel.

Buford

Ok, but I have heard that if you went with a chevy or dodge wheel (stock), the opening may not be big enough for a ford hub?

Is that true?

Ok, but I have heard that if you went with a chevy or dodge wheel (stock), the opening may not be big enough for a ford hub?

Is that true?


I have run into a few instances where the wheels i got wouldn't fit over my full floating axle hub. I always just figured that maube they came from a semi-floating rearend. :confused: I just took a small grinder and clearenced them. problem solved. it wasn't a great deal of material that had to be removed either.

Ok, but I have heard that if you went with a chevy or dodge wheel (stock), the opening may not be big enough for a ford hub?

Is that true?

Yes, you are correct. All stock Ford 8 lug wheels (8 on 6.5" bolt pattern of course) will fit all Chevy/Dodge applications.

Some Chevy & Dodge wheels will not clear the larger Ford hubs.

Buford

I know several people that have done do-it-yourself beadlocks with great success. I wouldn't recommend doing it to any wheel narrower than 8 inches wide. They are more versitile for several widths but are not as easy to come by stock from the companies.

My .02