Pintler Beadlocks on a WJ?

[mlozano]

Hello

I have a 2004 Grand Cherokee WJ and i will like to know if the WK Pintler Beadlock wheels will fit on my Jeep:

https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=20402011AA

https://secure.aev-conversions.com/store/graphics/00000001/20402011AA.jpg

Anyone done it?. pics?

Thanks

Mariano Lozano

[mlozano]

I might be wrong, but I think the lug patterns are differant. I think the WK uses a 5x5 pattern, and the WJ uses a 5x4.5.

The lug pattern is the same (5x5)... my question was about caliper clearance, backspace, etc. (i haven't seen any picture in the whole internet of a WJ with this wheels... so there is my concern)

I don't live in the US, so i can't make the mistake of ordering the wheels and then they don't fit my Jeep (I sent the same question 2 weeks ago to AEV and they haven't answered back.

Thanks

Mariano

[AEV Dave]

Mariano,

We haven't had a WJ in here to test fit them. Its been on the list for a while. They should fit with no issues. If anyone knows for sure please post.

dh

[offroader613]

If fuel wasn't so much and I was in MT instead of ND, I could've brought my '04 over to test fit them.

[mlozano]

I answer myself.... a friend of mine here in Chile had a set Argent Pintlers on his WK (the one on the pic), and recently sold the Jeep without the wheels.... i try them on my WJ... they fit, and he sell them to me!!!... (perfect deal)

They fit great... now i

[offroader613]

Can't wait to see your Overland WJ with those wheels. :D

[mlozano]

Can't wait to see your Overland WJ with those wheels. :D

Me neither!!!

Here are a few pics of the wheels... i was mounting the tires on the wheels today (A set of used 265/70R17's a friend of mine gave me)... The 285 maxxis arrive in about a month (out of stock)... I

[offroader613]

Even your stock rims would look great on my Laredo. This is what I have......

[offroader613]

How much lift are you planning on putting on your Jeep?

[mlozano]

How much lift are you planning on putting on your Jeep?

4.5" of lift.

I'm installing a "not so loved" Rockkrawler kit:

http://www.rockkrawler.com/images/RKWJ45LAFS_03.jpg

It's suposed to make room for 32" tires... 285's are almost 33" so i will have to Cut some plastic!!!...

Here is a couple of pics of my Jeep complety stock... the next week i bough it... Those are the dunes of "Ritoque", 20 minutes from Valparaiso, 2 hours from Santiago.

[mlozano]

And here is a video... same day in the dunes:

http://www.vimeo.com/816758

My WJ appears at the end.

[offroader613]

Looked like fun! :D

[JeepinJon]

I know that Rusty's is also releasing a 4.5" system very soon for about $600 less than the Rock Krawler system, and they tend to have a better reputation if you haven't ordered yet.

[mlozano]

The lift kit is here!!!

Looks very strong!

I'll start installing it on monday...

Here are some pics of the "unboxing"

[offroader613]

Can't wait to see the results. :D:D

[somewhereinla]

Can't wait to see the results. :D:D

... and the next video with the new setup...

[offroader613]

Of course, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[mlozano]

Hello All

Finally, here are some pics of my WJ finished, it perform great!!, some tire rubbing but with some bumper trimming it will be ok... i'm going to install 1.25" wheel spacers.

Also a video of the same day.

Bye.

Mariano

[mlozano]

More pics.

[mlozano]

The last one and here is the video:

http://www.vimeo.com/1341869

[offroader613]

I'm so jealous of your WJ, mine is a stocker!