Ford Performance M-1021-RA1 Off Road Bead Lock Ring Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Ford Performance
Table of Contents
M-1021-RA1
Off-Road Bead Lock Ring Installation
Raptor Off-Road Bead Lock Wheel Mounting
M-1021-RA1 Off Road Bead Lock Ring
NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED W ITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FORD PERFORMANCE PARTS © Ford Motor Company 2020
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION READ THESE INSTRUCTION COMPETELY
For questions, Call the FORD PERFORMANCE Techline
1-800-367-3788
Please visit https://www.performanceparts.ford.com for warranty information
Warning: Converting the bead-lock compatible wheel to true bead-locks is
for off-road use only. On road driving is not permitted.
Warning: Ford Performance only recommends using bead-lock rings from Ford
Performance, in conjunction with the OEM tire. Any other combination using
this wheel could result in air loss or tire failure.
STEP 1: Existing Wheel and Tire, when installing bead-lock rings on
factory OEM bead-lock compatible wheels and not replacing the tires. Using a
level surface or on a tire machine if available release air from tire by
removing valve stem core. Remove trim ring then break outer bead of tire off
wheel and pull over outside of outer wheel flange. INew Ford Performance
wheels and tires, go to STEP 2.
STEP 2: Place a liberal amount of tire soap on the outer flange and force
the inner bead over the wheel. Use a rocking motion until entire bead has
cleared the outer flange. Tire soap can be obtained at your local auto parts
store or online.
We recommend Myers #8 MTS Europaste or equivalent. (See Pic 2.1)
STEP 3:
Place the outer bead of the tire against the outer wheel flange. Ensure the
tire fits within the flange provided. (see Pic 3.1)
STEP 4: Apply a liberal amount of tire soap onto the outside
face of the tire bead. This will greatly aid in ease of assembling the bead
lock ring and is essential to even seating of the tire. (See Pic 4.1) 
STEP 5: Press
the bead-lock ring firmly against the tire. Make sure the cut-out for the
valve stem is positioned properly. The ring will wedge itself onto the tire.
Take four (4) of the provided bolts and hand tighten them at four corners of
the wheel. Once they are threaded in, tighten them an additional one full turn
with a hand socket or wrench. The bolt head size is 13mm. (See Pics 5.1 &
5.2)
STEP 6: Hand-
tighten all remaining bolts on the bead lock ring. Ensure the gap between the
ring and wheel is uniform around the entire circumference. If it is not,
tighten the side that has a larger gap with a hand socket or wrench until is
it uniform. (See Pics 6.1 & 6.2)
STEP 7: Apply the provided torque sequence template on the
wheel. The sequence can start at any bolt.
(See Pics 7.1 & 7.2). For better clarity, use a dry erase marker and write the
torque sequence on the ring. 
7.1 sing the
sequence, torque all bolts to 15Nm (11ft.-lb.)
7.2 Repeat the torque sequence and torque all bolts to 35Nm (25.8 ft.-lb.)
7.3 Repeat the torque sequence and torque all bolts to 65Nm (47.9 ft.-lb.)
7.4 Recheck all bolts to 65Nm. (47.9 ft.-lb.) No torque sequence necessary for
this step.
STEP 8: Ensure all bolts are fully compressing the ring onto the wheel.
You will be able to tell as the bolts will gain torque quickly once they are
bottomed out. All bolts must be bottomed out before the torque sequence is
complete.
8.1 Ensure zero gap between the ring and wheel. (See Pic 8.1) Use a piece of
paper or feeler gauge to check. 8.2 Stand the tire/wheel up and inflate. DO
NOT EXCEED 44 PSI ! The rear bead will need to “pop” over the inboard bead
hump while inflating.
8.3 CAUTION: After an initial 500 miles, re-check bead lock bolt torque.
65Nm (47.9 ft.-lb.) Tighten as necessary.
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