Hutchinson beadlocks

[VermontM998A1]

Hi

I own a 1994 M998 A-1 with 2 part 12 bolt rims. 37 X 12.5 X 16.5 Goodyear Wranglers on the vehicle now. As far as I know the runflats are still on.

I want to put on 4 new Wranglers with some sort of beadlock, but without the runflats. Hutchison part number 12342639 is for sale on Ebay 4 for $182. The same part number is referenced in TM 9-2320-280-24P-1 on page 614. In the diagram, however, it is shown as being used on a wheel with a run flat.

Is it correct to say that this beadlock can only be used on a wheel with run flats?

The part is only 3" wide, which seems narrow when compared to the PVC beadlocks I have seen. I have not been able to find the PVC beadlocks for sale.

Thanks for your assistance.

 

[TOBASH]

Welcome. Post pics of your rig!

I would keep the runflats. I would also install blue hummers to keep the spindles from falling off.

 

[osteo16]

Trailworthy Fab has the PVC inserts

 

[TOBASH]

PVC is tire specific. Rubber is easier to mix and match with multiple tires as it is more flexible.

 

[VermontM998A1]

Thanks for the information.

Looks like trailworthy has two options: the pvc insert or a cutdown runflat that looks like its used in tandem with the Hutchinson bead.

Can you explain what a blue hummer is?

 

[Mogman]

Trailworhy Fab makes bead locks, but they are getting pretty pricy...

Custom PVC Hummer Wheel Inserts

PVC inserts go inside your tire and allow you to air down and run low air pressure with the Hummer Double Bead Lock Wheel. With the PVC insert installed (inside the tire) both inside and outside beads are pinched between the insert and the wheel making them double bead locks. In stock form H1...

www.trailworthyfab.com

EDIT, they also sell cut down run flats, I have NO experience with these, I am running the PVC inserts in the DuraVee, they are really not a bad deal when paired with 24 bolt wheels, only $75 es with a wheel.

Cut Down Rubber Run Flat

Cut Down Hummer Wheel Rubber Run Flat Inserts are a 2pc insert. Once we trim the run flat section off of them they no longer work as a run flat but will retain the bead so you can air down. They were designed to go inside of the tires so should they Humvee take a bullet at war they could drive...

www.trailworthyfab.com

Military Double Bead Lock H1 Hummer 24 Bolt Wheel

 

[Coug]

BlueHummer is a line of expensive nuts/bolts/other stuff for the HMMWV that is designed to lock securely and not loosen up. They used to have their own website, but now it's all sold through ModMafia's website.

The early trucks had a problem with their spindle lock ring tabs not holding the spindle nut securely, so there were trucks where the spindle/wheel decided to drive off in a different direction than the rest of the truck.

They upgraded the design later on, so pretty much any truck that's gone through rebuild in the last 20 years or so should have the newer version of the spindle lock.

There is also a halfshaft locking bolt kit that uses clips and tabs similar to some exhaust system locking bolts. Once again kind of spendy, but something you're likely to deal with a lot more than spindles so might be worth the cost.


spindle locking kit

BlueHummer Outfitters Locking Spindle Nut Kit (per hub)

We strongly recommend installing these on every Hummer H1/HMMWV. We have them installed on our vehicles that we use in the HumveeLife videos. The factory spindle nuts have been known…

modmafia.com

 

[Guyfang]

Hi

I own a 1994 M998 A-1 with 2 part 12 bolt rims. 37 X 12.5 X 16.5 Goodyear Wranglers on the vehicle now. As far as I know the runflats are still on.

I want to put on 4 new Wranglers with some sort of beadlock, but without the runflats. Hutchison part number 12342639 is for sale on Ebay 4 for $182. The same part number is referenced in TM 9-2320-280-24P-1 on page 614. In the diagram, however, it is shown as being used on a wheel with a run flat.

Is it correct to say that this beadlock can only be used on a wheel with run flats?

The part is only 3" wide, which seems narrow when compared to the PVC beadlocks I have seen. I have not been able to find the PVC beadlocks for sale.

Thanks for your assistance.

Do you know what a UOC is? It is a Usable On Code. That tells you what models of truck the parts fit. Look at the front of the parts TM, find the proper UOC for your truck, and then look for the UOC, next to the parts description.

 

[VermontM998A1]

Thanks to all for the information.

 

[VermontM998A1]

Was not aware of the UOC code. Thanks Guyfang!