H1 press centers

[TRINDU]

TWF is unresponsive. I know Dookey has absolutely nothing to do with them anymore and didn't see anything on his website either.

So, where do I buy them?

 

[willis_racing]

Following. Right after I bought a set of 12 bolts with intent to run pressed centers and rock rings from TWF I found out that they've gone ghost. Seems like I've seen people mention Stazworks, But from what I can tell his pressed centers are still just plate pressed into a bowl shape.

 

[DannyK]

It has been many years, but I ordered a set of 17" wheel centers from MRW before anybody was selling them.

H1 re-centers

www.pirate4x4.com

 

[TRINDU]

It has been many years, but I ordered a set of 17" wheel centers from MRW before anybody was selling them.

H1 re-centers

www.pirate4x4.com

So MRW 17" centers 'press' in a H1 wheels?

I'm working with 24 bolt if it matters.

 

[Njt]

What lug pattern are you looking for? I have some 8 on 6.5" I ended up not using.

 

[RTH]

Kind of interesting. I was looking into these the other day and it seems like history is about to repeat itself where there's no decent H1 wheel parts supplier anywhere.

Maybe not... hopefully not. I'd go for some pressed centers in 8x170 if anyone knows of any

 

[Lilyota]

Look at precision fabrication.


He might.

 

[gozuki]

6x6

 

[subybaja]

Rogue's still selling gusseted.
Gusseted H1 Wheel Center - Rogue Fabrication

I'm curious who's got pressed too. I got some from Jesterfab, but they're gone .

I always got the impression that someone brought in a container-load from China and sold them wholesale. Dunno why I thought that- maybe because they all look the same?

On further consideration, I'll bet they're made by some barefoot Indians in a dirt-floor garage with a 200-ton press from 1930.

 

[DannyK]

So MRW 17" centers 'press' in a H1 wheels?

I'm working with 24 bolt if it matters.

Yes, the centers dropped right in for a perfect fit on my 12 bolts. Measure the inside diameter of your 24 bolts and see if they match what I posted in that thread

 

[bunk]

Jester Fab might still do them, i know he was building wheels for awhile. Look him up on commiebook

 

[subybaja]

Jester Fab might still do them, i know he was building wheels for awhile. Look him up on commiebook

Website, FB, and phone are gone.

 

[rugburn]

6x6

pm Daniel for all things H1 ….

 

[bunk]

Website, FB, and phone are gone.

Just messaged him

 

[AKnate]

Do centers exist for 5 ton beadlocks? Unimog pattern.

Planned to cut my own, but maybe would buy something that's been tested out.

 

[reptillikus]

Stazworks still makes centers for the hummer wheels. And his HDPE lock rings are a lot easier to work with than the PVC ones that TWF used to make.

 

[AKnate]

Try "Hey Wheels" in Kansas. Hey is the last name.

They have centers and wheels for all sorts of off road stuff (tractors, farm carts, etc)

HEY WHEEL HOME-WHEELS, RIMS, AIRCRAFT TIRES FOR AG USE

"Hey Machinery Company Inc. wheels, rims, aircraft tires and more for agricultural and non-highway use."

www.heywheel.com

 

[Etyler2]

Cyro Dean used to do them too a long time ago.

 

[JesterFab]

I am trying to see if the centers are still in production. I have had no response from them so far. If I can get them then I'll look into starting the pvc inserts again as well.

 

[subybaja]

I am trying to see if the centers are still in production. I have had no response from them so far. If I can get them then I'll look into starting the pvc inserts again as well.

Glad to hear it! When I got centers from you a few years ago, I really appreciated the time you took to hide them in a ditch so my roadtripping wife could pick them up after hours!

Seems like a medium-sized hole in the market with TWF gone...

 

[willis_racing]

What lug pattern are you looking for? I have some 8 on 6.5" I ended up not using.

I didn't see this earlier. I'm looking for four 8x6.5s. What do you want for them?

 

[89Breaker]

Rogue's still selling gusseted.
Gusseted H1 Wheel Center - Rogue Fabrication

I'm curious who's got pressed too. I got some from Jesterfab, but they're gone .

I always got the impression that someone brought in a container-load from China and sold them wholesale. Dunno why I thought that- maybe because they all look the same?

On further consideration, I'll bet they're made by some barefoot Indians in a dirt-floor garage with a 200-ton press from 1930.

Thread hijack:

This makes me rethink my next welder purchase! Apparently I don’t need a $3k welder for a hobby toy garage….but but but the airgas rep said I couldn’t do it otherwise…

 

[subybaja]

There are tons of those "Made in India" videos. It's amazing what a guy with kids to feed can get done with nothing.

 

[benw]

BTT has anyone found a source for these?

 

[RTH]

H1 Hummer – Bead Lock Wheel Centers (PRESSED)

We stock them in 8x6.5, 8x170 (Ford Super Duty), 5x5, 5x5.5, 5x4.5 as well as Toyota and Chevy 6 lug. These centers are stronger and lighter than the flat centers. The Pressed centers are 1/4 inch thick and have a 2 inch press depth, the lightening holes are also swedged for even better...

www.trailworthyfab.com

looks like they're open again. be worth calling or shooting an email before though....

 

[subybaja]

H1 Hummer – Bead Lock Wheel Centers (PRESSED)

We stock them in 8x6.5, 8x170 (Ford Super Duty), 5x5, 5x5.5, 5x4.5 as well as Toyota and Chevy 6 lug. These centers are stronger and lighter than the flat centers. The Pressed centers are 1/4 inch thick and have a 2 inch press depth, the lightening holes are also swedged for even better...

www.trailworthyfab.com

looks like they're open again. be worth calling or shooting an email before though....

Damn, clownworld pricing sucks. By the time you buy H1s, TW parts, and shipping, you're only a little ahead of brand new 17" Frictions.