Author Topic: Installing staun beadlocks (Read 5052 times)

nu106 · « **on:** Apr 15, 2008, 10:59:12 PM »

Heres my writeup of Staun Internal Beadlocks

I'm impressed with the overall quality and ease of installation of the beadlocks but with the Manufacturer in Australia, orders may take up to 50 days to receive parts. Don't expect the USA dealers to have replacement parts in stock.

When I placed my ordered from "CCOR" www.classiccityoffroad.com (pirate vendor), Jason told me my locks would take about 20 to 30 days to arrive, I was in no hurry so I ordered them. They actually arrived earlier than expected.

Well, during installation one of the inner tube valve stems broke off (make sure the o-ring is pushed all the way down before tightening the valve stem nut). I called Staun and they are gonna warranty it but its gonna take another 30 to 40 days to replace the broken tube. So now I'm trying to hunt down a replacement tube.

Video of breakin the tire bead Hi-Lift style
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Lubed the rim and tire with window cleaner

Propping up the tire on some spares makes things a lot easier.

I bought two 30" tire irons form Harbor Freight and ground all the sharp edges to a radius. Its hard to explain but you will have to use one iron to prop up the bead and the other is gonna be pulling up the bead about 3inches from the first iron using the first iron as a pivot point, and just continue around the rim 3 inches at a time.

I measured where the new valve stem is gonna be drilled, make sure it exits on a flat or flatish portion of the rim. I drilled it at 1.25 from the absolute center of the rim.

I powdered up the tube and the kevlar housing then started to install
The Kevlar housing goes first then the inner tube, you dont need any tools besides your fingers to install em.

nu106 · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 05:59:56 AM »

Here is the valve stem that broke

the broken stem next to a good one

skipnrocks · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 07:16:12 AM »

Those are cool, hope they work good!!

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 07:37:31 AM »

Good so far!

I am doing these eventually.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 09:05:33 AM »

nice writeup!! Not done are ya?

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Apr 16, 2008, 07:37:31 AM

Good so far! I am doing these eventually.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 10:35:37 AM »

nice writeup

jrock · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 10:37:01 AM »

Great video, thanks.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 10:40:57 AM »

remember the secret is 2 kick it. beats swinging a BFH and hitting the rim

krawlz · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 12:50:38 PM »

WOW! Those are cool. I think I'm gonna order some. I'm wondering if the airsoft BB balancing method will still work with those, but I don't see why not.

skipnrocks · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 01:48:26 PM »

I dont see why they wouldnt work either. not sure if those would throw off your balance any but it shouldnt interfere with the bbs at all.... I know willymammoth is running these locks for a while now, wonder if they have ever lost a bead with em on?

nu106 · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 05:41:23 PM »

Thanks guys, I have 3 of the 4 tires completed just waiting on Staun to stock up the United States with tubes !!!!

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 05:53:44 PM »

Quote from: skipnrocks on Apr 16, 2008, 01:48:26 PM

I dont see why they wouldnt work either. not sure if those would throw off your balance any but it shouldnt interfere with the bbs at all.... I know willymammoth is running these locks for a while now, wonder if they have ever lost a bead with em on?

he said he had a problem with them leaking a while back a go in AR

krawlz · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 09:03:19 PM »

OK, so I was thinking about it , I use BB's because when I air down the wheel spins inside the tire, so I had to rebalanced after most runs. Especially after a snow run. The BB's work great, but I think If you air down with the Stauns, when you air up I think the BB's will get captured between the tire and the locks. So, I'm wondering if the Stauns would keep the wheel from spinning inside the tire so I could use the old method of 8 - 10 oz of lead on the wheel. Not looking for an answer really, Just thinking.

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Quote from: unclejpl4x4 on Apr 16, 2008, 05:53:44 PM

he said he had a problem with them leaking a while back a go in AR

Was the leaking problem resolved?

I think I'm gonna try them anyway because iv been thinking about bead locks for awhile and the price is worth the experiment.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 09:12:13 PM »

Quote from: unclejpl4x4 on Apr 16, 2008, 05:53:44 PM

he said he had a problem with them leaking a while back a go in AR

Overall I think he's been happy with them, hasn't he?

nu106 · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 09:34:23 PM »

The only place I can see the beadlocks leaking is out the valve stem holes. His o-rings may have been damaged during install or they might have just worn out

COToy91 · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 16, 2008, 09:42:06 PM »

Quote from: krawlz on Apr 16, 2008, 09:03:19 PM

OK, so I was thinking about it , I use BB's because when I air down the wheel spins inside the tire, so I had to rebalanced after most runs. Especially after a snow run. The BB's work great, but I think If you air down with the Stauns, when you air up I think the BB's will get captured between the tire and the locks. So, I'm wondering if the Stauns would keep the wheel from spinning inside the tire so I could use the old method of 8 - 10 oz of lead on the wheel. Not looking for an answer really, Just thinking. .

Was the leaking problem resolved?

I think I'm gonna try them anyway because iv been thinking about bead locks for awhile and the price is worth the experiment.

If gravity exists the BB's will be siting on the very bottom of the tire, even with sidewall deflection at 0 psi i doubt they will be near the staun while airing up

krawlz · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 17, 2008, 10:06:38 AM »

Quote from: COToy91 on Apr 16, 2008, 09:42:06 PM

If gravity exists the BB's will be siting on the very bottom of the tire, even with sidewall deflection at 0 psi i doubt they will be near the staun while airing up

Yeah good point. Can you say OVERANALYZE?

krawlz · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 17, 2008, 11:49:49 AM »

Just talked to Classic City off road and they aren't taking orders right now, but hope to be in a couple weeks. their gonna call me when the locks are available. One thing for sure, they have the best price.

lucky7 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2008, 05:09:56 PM »

Have you ran these yet realy debating a set ?

nu106 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2008, 04:15:21 PM »

Quote from: lucky7 on May 28, 2008, 05:09:56 PM

Have you ran these yet realy debating a set ?

Yeah I ran them last weekend and they did great. I was at 4lbs all weekend , sidehills ,uphill, downhill, mashed on rocks and no problems yet.

The main reason I got them was because my last snow run I was at 2lbs of pressure on a long climb and my wheels were spinning in my tires so I had to air up to 5lbs to keep my beads from slipping.

I'd say that if you have the cash, get em. Its nice having the peace of mind that you wont loose a bead on a technical spot.

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