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bigjim350
11-02-2011, 08:06 PM
Well last week I took the XJ out wheeling. Popped the bead after hitting to go pedal too hard in a deep mud hole. So flat towing it home it had VERY bad death wobble. Figured most of it was do to the track bar I broke. Fixed the track bar and the death wobble was still the same. I knew there would be some mud in the tire, but was very surpised when I saw how much. Took the tire off, cleaned out all the mud....no more death wobble. Could barely lift the damn wheel onto the tire machine, it was freaking heavy.
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XJ4IV
11-02-2011, 08:38 PM
and folks this is why you can't "bead balance" with liquids LOL, I did that once at spring creek YEARS ago but somehow I barely got any mud in mine... REALLY not sure who I didnt!
XJ4IV
11-02-2011, 08:39 PM
new meaning to the name mud king I guess... lives up to its name ... literally EATS THE MUD!
4.3LXJ
11-02-2011, 10:14 PM
No problem Jim, couple of tire weights will fix that. :D
Mudderoy
11-02-2011, 10:38 PM
God saw the green and figured it was a plant in need of soil!
LizardRunner
11-03-2011, 12:48 PM
Bead locks in your future Jimbo?
bigjim350
11-03-2011, 06:30 PM
Bead locks in your future Jimbo?

Yes sir I do belive so. That is the second time I have done that. However I may be starting an axle swap soon so I wanna wait on the bead locks for a bit.
4.3LXJ
11-03-2011, 06:35 PM
Hey Jim. I think the Stauns are the way to go here. I have lost a bead on the inside out in the rocks. Besides, with them you can run flat for a short distance.
bigjim350
11-03-2011, 06:40 PM
I like the way stauns work. And I think one sided bead lock rims are kind of a waste of money. Might end up getting the stauns, but first im gonna try to find some H1 rims and have em re-centered.
4.3LXJ
11-03-2011, 09:32 PM
The only thing I don't like about them is their weight. Not a good trail rim on a light rig
LizardRunner
11-04-2011, 12:52 PM
http://www.trailworthyfab.com/H1-Hummer-Bead-Lock-Pressed-Wheel-Centers.html (pressed centers only)

http://www.trailworthyfab.com/Custom-Hummer-Wheels/ (complete wheel, 12 bolt(for road use))

Check this site out Jimbo, they have the good stuff.
bigjim350
11-04-2011, 10:53 PM
Yeah chip I have been looking at their site for a while. Good prices.
MudRaider
11-05-2011, 07:42 AM
That must of been some sloppy mud to be like that. SOunds like fun! The Hummer inserts look interesting. Thanks for the post.