sm31
Active Member
I've never really done one of these before but I thought I would share my experiences & observations from installing a set of the (relatively) new Pro Comp Trilogy beadlocks recently. Was planning on the XD231's but got an offer I couldn't refuse on these so I thought I would roll the dice. My camera skills suck but hopefully this will be useful to someone...
Specs
Size: 17" x 9"
Back Space: 4.75"
Weight: 44.0 lbs (with ring, hardware, etc.)
Ring Diameter: 22.1 mm
Ring thickness: 12.7 mm
The finish on the wheels is immaculate, and I'm impressed with how well built they are. Tire installation was straightforward & not too difficult once I got the hang of it.
Torque spec on the lock ring bolts was 30 ft/lbs. That stood out to me because it seems a bit higher than other beadlocks.
The torquing process was fairly straightforward, and probably like most have experienced. I was able to get the time down to about 15 minutes per wheel as I perfected my process. The nordlock washers were pretty nice. Made the torquing process more smooth and consistent.
I checked all the bolts again after a few hundred miles but everything was about where it started. I'll check again at a thousand miles or so, just to be sure.
My only real issue is with the countersunk hardware. The bolts were a PITA because I could only fit a "cheap" socket on them due to the hole diameter. Additionally, IF hardware is going to be countersunk, then it should really be allen bolts. At some point, I will probably be switching over to them if I can find a good match.
I was speaking with a buddy who competes in offroad events in places like Mongolia... he actually does not like countersunk rock rings, regardless. Said he prefers the Walker Evans style beadlocks that are not countersunk. In his experience it's easier to deal with a beat up bolt than to get a bolt out of a beat up countersink. I don't know but it was an interesting viewpoint.
Overall, I think they look fantastic... and sort of unique. They "seem" like they will be extremely durable but only time will tell.
Specs
Size: 17" x 9"
Back Space: 4.75"
Weight: 44.0 lbs (with ring, hardware, etc.)
Ring Diameter: 22.1 mm
Ring thickness: 12.7 mm
The finish on the wheels is immaculate, and I'm impressed with how well built they are. Tire installation was straightforward & not too difficult once I got the hang of it.
Torque spec on the lock ring bolts was 30 ft/lbs. That stood out to me because it seems a bit higher than other beadlocks.
The torquing process was fairly straightforward, and probably like most have experienced. I was able to get the time down to about 15 minutes per wheel as I perfected my process. The nordlock washers were pretty nice. Made the torquing process more smooth and consistent.
I checked all the bolts again after a few hundred miles but everything was about where it started. I'll check again at a thousand miles or so, just to be sure.
My only real issue is with the countersunk hardware. The bolts were a PITA because I could only fit a "cheap" socket on them due to the hole diameter. Additionally, IF hardware is going to be countersunk, then it should really be allen bolts. At some point, I will probably be switching over to them if I can find a good match.
I was speaking with a buddy who competes in offroad events in places like Mongolia... he actually does not like countersunk rock rings, regardless. Said he prefers the Walker Evans style beadlocks that are not countersunk. In his experience it's easier to deal with a beat up bolt than to get a bolt out of a beat up countersink. I don't know but it was an interesting viewpoint.
Overall, I think they look fantastic... and sort of unique. They "seem" like they will be extremely durable but only time will tell.