MRAP Adapter Plates for M35A2

[50BMG]

Thanks for the input,but now I'm totally cofused. I have a set of map wheels with adapter, but would like to run 22.5 tubeless super singles.I'm curtly building a g 506 that has the same lug pattern as the duece,so I can switch wheels back and forth,ehich ever works or looks the best.

 

[simp5782]

Thanks for the input,but now I'm totally cofused. I have a set of map wheels with adapter, but would like to run 22.5 tubeless super singles.I'm curtly building a g 506 that has the same lug pattern as the duece,so I can switch wheels back and forth,ehich ever works or looks the best.

There are two different types of 22.5 wheels. Standard 22.5x 8.25 inch like an 11R22.5 would.fit on. or a super single 22.5 which is 12.25in wide which is what a 385 or 425 or 445/65/22.5 would fit on. These are wide commercial tires. There are not many aggressive treads in those
385 425 445 sizes however there is Michelin XZLs in 425 65 22.5.

Accuride makes a 22.5 inch tubeless wheel for the Rockwell 6 lug but it is in steel only and your other post said you wanted aluminum wheels.so I did not mention them. They used to come on a school bus

 

[50BMG]

simp5782,that's great info,thank you very much.

 

[montaillou]

Saw a set of 6 plates on evil bay today, but at double the price they usually go for. Keep in mind, the hardware connecting the adapter plates to the mrap wheels is another couple of hundred. Unless you got the wheels for free, maybe just spend a little more and buy 6 lug wheels.

 

[winfred]

got my hardware from amazon for the 6 plates after some searching to find the best cheap options, was little over 300 iirc but that was back in 16

 

[Sgt Jiggins]

Saw a set of 6 plates on evil bay today, but at double the price they usually go for.

Yea, saw those too. Couldn't hurt to send them a PM with a lower offer if someone is interested in them.

Right now this interests me in passing only, but I'm trying to keep up with this for future reference.

 

[Jbulach]

Anyone needing hardware check with the gals at Affordable Fastener, they have tons of this big hardware in stock, and just about any length or grade you can imagine. I went about as expensive as you can get with the 3-1/4” grade 8, and grade 8 Nylocs. Note this is for just one axle, and not sure how they are on shipping, but think it was well under 1/2 the cost if I would have went with 2” long grade 2, and grade 2 distorted thread lock nuts.

 

[98G]

Anyone needing hardware check with the gals at Affordable Fastener, they have tons of this big hardware in stock, and just about any length or grade you can imagine. I went about as expensive as you can get with the 3-1/4” grade 8, and grade 8 Nylocs. View attachment 767961Note this is for just one axle, and not sure how they are on shipping, but think it was well under 1/2 the cost if I would have went with 2” long grade 2, and grade 2 distorted thread lock nuts.

My understanding is the hardware that fastens the adapter to the wheels, even in grade 5, is stronger than the wheelstuds fastening the wheel to the truck.

It is also my understanding that grade 8 fails by snapping, whereas grade 5 will distort and bend prior to breaking.

This may be one of those rare instances where grade 5 is a better choice.

(I've never encountered any broken hardware fastening the adapter plates to the wheels, so I strongly suspect any choice is fine)

 

[Jbulach]

Yes, I believe you are correct but I cant remember who or where the calculations where posted. I also suspect with the bigger bolt circle there is also a lot less leverage on the adapter bolts than the studs and the studs would likely fail even before grade 2 adapter hardware would. The reasons I bought what I did was mostly trivial due to my OCD acting up while I was in the store I’m not positive but I believe the only deal mainly with US made hardware as well

 

[montaillou]

I bought the hardware the seller (at the time) recommended. It was pretty high grade stuff, but since it was my life I figured it was worth the cost. It pays to hunt around - I got the bolts from an outfit in MA called Tri-State Fasteners (their prices were the lowest then I got a volume discount and shipping was also good even across the country. Then most of the nyloks from Amazon (saved money due to an algorithm) and the rest through a local hardware store special order. All told, it was $230 for the hardware for 6 wheels.

I should've bought enough for a 7th for a spare. I will probably buy one of the 6 lugs wheels sold by Eastern Surplus (I think) if I don't come across an A3 or LMVW (or whatever that Canadian truck is called).

 

[montaillou]

These showed up on a web search while looking for something else and thought I'd post here.

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Tahoma,Calibri,Geneva,sans-serif]http://store.dodgeoffroad.com/MRAP-Wheel-Adapter-Plate_p_294.html

They look like they'd work, pretty **** expensive though. Still, if you're determined to go this route which I don't think is really a good choice anymore (economically).
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[ZOMBIE5TON]

I do have my plasma machine up and running need to know how many adapter plates to make please contact me

 

[Jbulach]

Do have a way to bevel the lug holes?

 

[DaneGer21]

Anyone know where to get a copy of the CAD file? I have a local guy with a laser.

@peashooter

 

[gringeltaube]

Anyone know where to get a copy of the CAD file? I have a local guy with a laser.

Maybe the drawing in this post will help...(?)
PM me for more details, if interested.

 

[montaillou]

Here's another thread with more drawings. I used some of these when I had my custom wheels drilled, they came out perfect.

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