Two Door Tuesday Lets See Them Two Doors

[dpAtlanta]

Along with what has already been mentioned, I highly recommend removing the thread lock from the bolts with a wire wheel, then applying a dab of anti-seize compound prior to re-installation. Also a good idea to use some compressed air to blow out the holes in the wheels. Do this, and swapping rings will be a piece of cake.

I put a T-45 on a socket to check the fit. For giggles I applied pressure to the little 6 1/2" socket handle, and the screw broke loose with minimal effort.

I pulled the entire screw out to make sure it even had thread locker on it.

I tried several others on different wheels, and they were all the same.
I then grabbed my smallest 3/8" drive Torque wrench, and I was able to loosen it on the lowest setting of 120 in.-lbs. The wrench didn't click which means the screws are torqued to less than 10 ft.-lbs.

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[ThunderFlash]

@dpAtlanta, I think I had 2 or 3 bolts per wheel that were significantly tighter than the other 9 or 10. I considered getting my stock black rings powder coated for $300, which included some size bag powder of my choice that they said could coat a whole bunch of other stuff if I wanted. Something to think about.

 

[DALOLA]

I put a T-45 on a socket to check the fit. For giggles I applied pressure to the little 6 1/2" socket handle, and the screw broke loose with minimal effort.

I pulled the entire screw out to make sure it even had thread locker on it.

I tried several others on different wheels, and they were all the same.
I then grabbed my smallest 3/8" drive Torque wrench, and I was able to loosen it on the lowest setting of 120 in.-lbs. The wrench didn't click which means the screws are torqued to less than 10 ft.-lbs.

Yeah, it's the thread lock that makes the bolts come out with resistance. Once you clean that off, and blow out the holes, and never-seize them, you can spin them in/out with your fingers. I also have two ring sets, a powder coated set for date night, and a trash set for trails. Now I use my 18V Makita driver, and can swap them in less than 5 minutes.

 

[dpAtlanta]

Yeah, it's the thread lock that makes the bolts come out with resistance. Once you clean that off, and blow out the holes, and never-seize them, you can spin them in/out with your fingers. I also have two ring sets, a powder coated set for date night, and a trash set for trails. Now I use my 18V Makita driver, and can swap them in less than 5 minutes.

Yep... I now have two sets and will be following your lead...!!!

 

[ThunderFlash]

@DALOLA and @dpAtlanta, you might want to consider the SFR Scratchuatch for trail duty. Dallas has a number of colors, they seem pretty rugged, protect the wheel better, actually give the stock wheel a little different look, are only $250 or so for a set, and you can replace individual segments if one gets fragged. I sound like a salesman, but I just like mine, though I kind of wished I'd gotten A51 color. The only thing I didn't like is the valve stem access gets a little tight, but I just ground a relief with a burr in 5 of the segments for better access.

https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/scratchuatch

 

[dpAtlanta]

@DALOLA and @dpAtlanta, you might want to consider the SFR Scratchuatch for trail duty.

I checked out their website after you posted it earlier... It is great for off-roading due to the material and the scratches and gouges aren't as noticeable.

I did want a clean set of OEM aluminum rings for the mall parking lot.

Once my trail rings are toast, I will be looking into the SFR Scratchuatch, so thanks for the heads up about that product my friend!

 

[DALOLA]

@DALOLA and @dpAtlanta, you might want to consider the SFR Scratchuatch for trail duty. Dallas has a number of colors, they seem pretty rugged, protect the wheel better, actually give the stock wheel a little different look, are only $250 or so for a set, and you can replace individual segments if one gets fragged. I sound like a salesman, but I just like mine, though I kind of wished I'd gotten A51 color. The only thing I didn't like is the valve stem access gets a little tight, but I just ground a relief with a burr in 5 of the segments for better access.

https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/scratchuatch

I looked at those, but ended up getting a set of OEM rings that were already damaged for half the price of the SFR's. Now I just swap them, pending my activity, which is 90% date night style with the powder coated rings.

 

[NORCALGXP]

 

[ThunderFlash]

I looked at those, but ended up getting a set of OEM rings that were already damaged for half the price of the SFR's. Now I just swap them, pending my activity, which is 90% date night style with the powder coated rings.

Hey, if you're getting past 3rd base on date night, I wouldn't change a thing!

 

[zyglyrox]

 

[dpAtlanta]

Those Bronze rims look incredible on the Eruption Green... well done Sir...!!!!

 

[OffRoadRockets]

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[Badlands Traveler]

Arizona Desert!

 

[ThunderFlash]

2-dr EG Base squatch you can win at a local casino. They have a moardoor Heritage, too.

 

[JL8jeff]

I got one day out of the clean Bronco before heading out today and snow meltoff was running across all the roads which are still loaded with salt. Oh well, we need a heavy rain to clean the roads and melt the snow anyway so no big deal.

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