A Simple Build

[Chris]

I was reading his listing and I was reading it like it was a 2006 4.0 installed with 50k miles back in 2015. As in it was a used motor put in with 50k miles

Yeah, that's just a poorly written ad. We talked, it was a brand new engine. He has the receipts showing he way overpaid at 6k for the job

Plus did he tell you what gears are in it? Is listing is really vague and confusing.

The gears are 4.88.

Fortunately he has a massive stack of receipts and maintenance records with it. He's just not the best at writing for sale ads, which is fine

 

[bobthetj03]

You don't need beadlocks, and no reason to drop down below 10psi. unless you're stuck in the snow or sand.

 

[taylormade73]

Yeah, that's just a poorly written ad. We talked, it was a brand new engine. He has the receipts showing he way overpaid at 6k for the job



The gears are 4.88.

Fortunately he has a massive stack of receipts and maintenance records with it. He's just not the best at writing for sale ads, which is fine

Gotcha.

 

[Wildman]

You don't need beadlocks, and no reason to drop down below 10psi. unless you're stuck in the snow or sand.

Why? I do most of my wheeling BELOW 10 PSI and it isn't all snow and sand.
Beadlocks are just added insurance.

 

[Starrs]

Yeah, that's just a poorly written ad. We talked, it was a brand new engine. He has the receipts showing he way overpaid at 6k for the job



The gears are 4.88.

Fortunately he has a massive stack of receipts and maintenance records with it. He's just not the best at writing for sale ads, which is fine

That’s good for your sake. I was thinking stock gears and a used new to him motor also lol

 

[Chris]

That’s good for your sake. I was thinking stock gears and a used new to him motor also lol

Haha, no, that would be weird.

Ultimately it should have 5.38 gears, but I guess the good news is that according to him it's 100% vibration free.

 

[bobthetj03]

Why? I do most of my wheeling BELOW 10 PSI and it isn't all snow and sand.
Beadlocks are just added insurance.

Just my personal experience and opinion is all. I've been wheeling for 15 years and haven't lost a bead yet, but I don't air down below 12psi. It's gotten me thru the Rubicon, Moab, Slick Rock and a slew of other trails just fine. Plus I don't like to rob ground clearance if I don't have to. I'm slung a bit lower than most.

 

[Starrs]

Haha, no, that would be weird.

Ultimately it should have 5.38 gears, but I guess the good news is that according to him it's 100% vibration free.

So this is a done deal or pending the test drive?

 

[Wildman]

Just my personal experience and opinion is all. I've been wheeling for 15 years and haven't lost a bead yet, but I don't air down below 12psi. It's gotten me thru the Rubicon, Moab, Slick Rock and a slew of other trails just fine. Plus I don't like to rob ground clearance if I don't have to. I'm slung a bit lower than most.

I am not going to try to tell you how long I have been wheeling. But I remember the first time someone explained airing down to me. It was at a 4WD clinic at Hollister Hill, CA and I thought going to 15 psi was airing down. It took them a lot to convince me to get to 10 PSI and I was amazed at how much better my traction was.

I run between 6-8 most times and 5 on snow runs. So yes I need beadlocks.

 

[Apparition]

I am not going to try to tell you how long I have been wheeling. But I remember the first time someone explained airing down to me. It was at a 4WD clinic at Hollister Hill, CA and I thought going to 15 psi was airing down. It took them a lot to convince me to get to 10 PSI and I was amazed at how much better my traction was.

I run between 6-8 most times and 5 on snow runs. So yes I need beadlocks.

Tire technology has improved. I usually run 12 psi, traction hasn’t been an issue especially in Moab.

 

[bobthetj03]

If I needed to run 5 psi. I'd want beadlocks too.

 

[Lonewolf]

Looks like a good base! I cant wait to see what it ends up looking like

 

[Wildman]

Tire technology has improved. I usually run 12 psi, traction hasn’t been an issue especially in Moab.

Very true

 

[Wildman]

Tire technology has improved. I usually run 12 psi, traction hasn’t been an issue especially in Moab.

I wheel in other places than Moab. In the PNW being under 10 PSI is pretty much a norm.

If I needed to run 5 psi. I'd want beadlocks too.

Do what works for where you wheel.

 

[bobthetj03]

I wheel in other places than Moab. In the PNW being under 10 PSI is pretty much a norm.



Do what works for where you wheel.

Agreed. I'm not diss'n your philosophy brah. Beadlocks definitely have their place in a jeep build. Your setup is way more aggressive than mine, so I get it. As mine is a daily driver, I try to run light when possible. Beadlocks are heavy, cost a lot more, and it can sometimes be tough to find a shop willing to mount tires to them or even balance them, so I just never put them on my radar for my build.

 

[Chris]

So this is a done deal or pending the test drive?

Pending test drive of course, but he took down all the ads since I gave him a $500 as a refundable deposit.

If it’s as clean and well taken care of as he says, there shouldn’t be any issue

 

[Apparition]

I wheel in other places than Moab. In the PNW being under 10 PSI is pretty much a norm.



Do what works for where you wheel.

I also wheel other places too. That said, my next wheels will be beadlocks, but not necessarily because I need them

 

[Wildman]

Agreed. I'm not diss'n your philosophy brah. Beadlocks definitely have their place in a jeep build. Your setup is way more aggressive than mine, so I get it. As mine is a daily driver, I try to run light when possible. Beadlocks are heavy, cost a lot more, and it can sometimes be tough to find a shop willing to mount tires to them or even balance them, so I just never put them on my radar for my build.

I have never balanced my tires other than to run those balance beads in them.
As for mounting tires that is the best part of beadlocks. You can break them down and mount new tires yourself.
But I agree that they aren't for everyone. But knowing @Chris He'll need them at some point. So if he is looking to buy new rim might as well get them now.

 

[Chris]

It appears 15” beadlock selection is very limited. Which beadlock wheels do you run @Wildman?

 

[Wildman]

It appears 15” beadlock selection is very limited. Which beadlock wheels do you run @Wildman?

I'd get 17" beadlocks. Style and brand is your choice.

You don't want the ones that I have.
I have Stazworks steel dual beadlocks. I'd heard of him before I went to Iraq and over there some of our trucks had his wheels.
Watching one hit a IED and the rims lived thru the blast convinced me.

But they are HEAVY buggers. I'll have to weigh one.