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These Wheel Adapters Strong?
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Author:  bigDsmith [ Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:39 pm ]
Post subject:  These Wheel Adapters Strong?
I bought these a couple of years ago when i was thinking about building my buggy. Now its time use them. I was wondering if these will be strong enough. As you can see they are a 2 piece design. 1/2" thick, each piece. The piece that bolts onto the 4 lug piece uses six 9.6mm SCREWS. I don't know what grade. They were made by a company that makes custom adapters. The adapters are for a 5 on 5 1/2 pattern. Ford, CJ and Dodge....I think :roll: :lol: . Lets hear some opinions.

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Author:  nitro_mudder [ Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: These Wheel Adapters Strong?
The only area of concern would be the six screws. But very cool looking setup.
Author:  bigDsmith [ Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: These Wheel Adapters Strong?
I have been studying this design and calculated the area of steel used by the factory 4 lugs verses the area of the six screws. If my calculations are correct the six screws have more area than the 4 lugs do. If this is correct, this makes the screws a little stronger than the studs given that metal used is the proper grade. Can anybody confirm my theory?
Author:  bigDsmith [ Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: These Wheel Adapters Strong?
Hello fabricators. Any more opinions :?: :?: :?: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: ? :?: I can always have
Author:  Odyknuck [ Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: These Wheel Adapters Strong?
Even thought there is more thread surface the smaller diameter screws do not have the holding strength as the larger diameter studs. Personally I would put the screws in and weld the plates together.
Author:  bigDsmith [ Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: These Wheel Adapters Strong?
Thanks Ody. That's a good idea. Maybe tack welds so if I need to remove them on the trail I can use a hacksaw.
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