I like it how the name of the video is "Do NOT Buy Wheel Spacers" and then the first thing I see in the description is a recommendation of a good set of spacers. XD
I put a full set of .75" Bora spacers on my 2015 tacoma to give her an aggressive stance. There was some minimal rubbing on the back of the front fender wells, but it was an easy fix with some garden sheers. I'm sure I'll be doing some more trimming in the future, so we'll see. The cornering is where I notice it the most, the lower center of gravity helps out a lot in keeping my truck more level when cornering. I'm running a 2" lift with 285 75 R17 BFGoodrich mud terrains. I'd highly recommend the Bora spacers. I'm a machinist and I was picking apart those spacers down to the last detail of noticing they run a faster feed on the back of the spacers to help prevent them from fusing to the hub. Solid machining for sure.
Hi Zachary. Did you have to grind off any of the stock studs so your wheels sit flush? I have a 2020 Tacoma with Method MR702 wheels and looking to install the .75" spacers as well. My tires are 33x12.5x17 BFGs and they slightly rub on the mud guards when turning. Do you know if pushing the wheel and tires out will help with the rubbing or make it worse?
@@michaelhull7443 oh it'll make it worse. I'd just take the mud flaps off on the front. And no, I didn't have to cut the studs on the spacers. If you take a tire off, check the back of the rim in between the stud holes and if there's an indent there, you should be good!
@@youtubetv1588 I can't speak to them, I only have experience with bora. I've heard from multiple sources that spidertrax, I think that's the name,and bora are the way to go because you don't want to go cheap.
I have an update to my original comment. I've actually upgraded my wheel spacers to 1.25", same brand, Bora. I've also added .5" strut spacers on the front which brought the front end closer to the rear, so now the front and rear have about 2.5" lift. Once I added the strut spacers to the front it pretty much eliminated 95% of the rubbing I'd get at the back of the fenderwell of the front end. It would happen pretty much any time I turned, without fail. Now it only happens if I'm fully turned and hit a large enough bump. I'm running the same tires as before as well. The strut spacers are the only change.
Spacers are just like any other car/truck mod. If you do it incorrectly or don’t maintain them properly, it could be damaging and costly. Buy quality spacers that are hub centric for your vehicle. Torque them correctly. Maintain them regularly.
@@rodricuslagroon Take them off whenever they're dirty and clean off the surface, Make sure no rust forms on the surface between the rotor and spacer. Thread lock, hit it with brake cleaner.
-Hubcentric -use red loctite -tourque to spec -tourque to spec after 5 miles -Tourque to soec after 500 miles I put my on, hubcentric and lug centric, used red Loctite torqued once.Have driven for a couple thousand miles and no issue. The horror stories you hear from idiots who don’t do things right.
So I'm finding this pretty late but yes, a lot the stories you hear is people didn't torque them at all, they tightened them and then never checked them, you gotta torque them to spec on the spacers and the wheels and makes a world of difference
@@out2flip you should be, chances are they over tourqued them, just as long as every thing seems good there should be no problems, check them after a week or 2 just to make sure very thing is good
Just got hubcentric wheel spacers installed today on my 17 Jeep grand Cherokee overland. Road only pavement princess, I don’t off road it. Will see how it goes. Have topped to 80 mph so far zero issues nor vibrations
@@tanercomertoglu5236 BORA. No longer have them installed, about 8 months ago found some SRT spider monkey rims I prefer. Nothing beats the wide tire look, I went with OEM 20x10. Bora performed excellently though.
Not sure I understand how the physics of load transfer from ground to suspension is any different between spacers and a wheel with the same amount of negative offset. Wouldn't you have he same amount of "scrub radius"?
You are exactly right. Spacer with a wheel creates same additional stress on hubs as a wheel with a negative offset matching the spacer. So "don't use spacers, use proper wheel" doesn't mean that buy wheels with crazy negative offset and you are good to go.
Used 1" Bora spacers on my old 5th gen 4Runner and recently added 0.75" Bora to my 2021 Bronco for UCA clearance with an aftermarket lift. They work great. Make sure you torque to spec and re-torque as needed.
I have 1.75 spacers on my jeep JL , for 3 years and 50k miles. Hub centric t6 anodized , blue loctite and no problems. I run stock rubicon wheels with 12.5 x 35. I can't see how it would make much of a difference between offset wheel and spacers , for suspension wear. 🤔
I’m thankful for the Internet forums that we have today. In high school I was about to go buy some spacers a friend recommended, but a little research told me that was a bad idea. I saved up a little more money and got some sweet looking wheels with the proper offset.
Just put a set of 2" spacers on my 97 Ford Ranger. I like the stance better now, but wish I had understood offset measurements and just bought the right wheels in the first place. When my tires wear out, I'm going to replace the whole wheel and tire setup.
I’m looking at the bora spacer but there aluminum and steel I need it for my 2018 Tacoma which one is better…I just need 1.25 Inch for my 34s, is it safe for daily driving and weekends off-roading…
Im looking for the same 2011 6" lift on 35x12.50s an rubs on sway bar on full turn ,so got some 1.25" spacers also but haven't put them on yet still hesitant lol
Depends on the size of the setup you are interested in, I really like this Jeep in our gallery and they are running 1.75" spacers! I would check out some of the other Wrangler's in our gallery to see what spacer size setup you like the most! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/wheel-offset-gallery/1175854/2015-jeep-wrangler-fuel-battle-axe-teraflex-suspension-lift-25in
I am new to truck mod world. I currently own my 5th truck, in 19 years, just never done these kinds of modifications before. This video was great, good information. The only question I have, is if the Bora spacers are so good, why have I found multiple articles listing top 10 spacer brands, and Bora isn't in any of those lists? I wouldn't doubt that ad funding plays a roll, but I'm curious how you'd explain it. Thanks
I don't know if I would even throw spacers on it to be honest! Check out this setup in our gallery they are running some 33" tires with no lift and no spacers and it looks pretty clean still! Would you maybe consider bigger tires or a small lift? www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/wheel-offset-gallery/1363441/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-fuel-maverick-oem-stock
I have a 2020 Nissan titan pro4x with a 2.5 front lift and right frt tire rubs the frame on a tight right turn with stock tires an wheels and wondered if spacers will work as going to put 33/12.5/18 tires real soon
Hi. I have been looking for 1.5 inch washers for my 1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne c10 for a long time. 5x5. I'm from Europe and I'm not sure about the selection on the internet. Can you advise? Thank you. Martin
Recently acquired 2000 f250 super duty w/35" tires, came with lift kit & spacers. Thought I had torqued everything down but ended up losing all 8 lugs & 3 studs off driver front. Was fortunate when tire came off axle I was on slow roll but was heading for open hwy. This is all new to me so, THANKYOUVERYMUCH for all this advice. Lesson learned, retorque spacers regularly or resolve to ride smaller tires. Thks
Don't use aluminum spacers or adaptors on 3/4ton and bigger trucks only use quality steel adaptors or spacers only to much stress,make sure to also use concentric only or buy custom wheels with offset backspacing needed 😉
I have a 2010 extended cab Silverado. I’m needing to push my wheels out a bit after my leveling kit. I’m gonna get a set for the front for sure but i want to match the spacing in the back. Can use the same set for the front in the back? I also have drum brakes in the back. Thanks!
You could definitely run the same specs for the front and back. I would check out some of the builds in our gallery first to see what setups you like the most and follow those pretty identically! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/wheel-offset-gallery?sort=yno&year=2010&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado%201500&drive=4WD
I have a 3-inch lift kit on my 2015 JK Jeep Wrangler I was thinking about getting some spacers for my tires but I was wondering if the size would matter at all if you're talkin about accommodating to lift kit.
Hi Guys for Lexus Gx 470 I need help to finding the best suits ..... what kind of spacer i need for 265/65/R17 tyres as I have a spacer installed but it is not fixing it properly from the inner side of the hub.
@@AyySpaceship me too, if it helps total weight is 6789 pounds. That’s just as heavy or even lighter than some regular pickup truck duallys that are running spacers
I own lifted ifs chevy. Lift kit calls for minimum 18 wheels due to taller steering knuckle and tie rod ends. Would a spacer work on a 17" wheel to clear tie rod ends ?
I have the same. I went with 1.5” because from looking at pictures of both, the 1.5” is all I need plus I feel like the 1.5” will place less stress on the ball joints and tie rod ends.
Any comments on spacers and offset wheels wearing out bearings? I was looking at both but backed off after I priced how much it costs per wheel to replace worn out bearings...
@John Elliott >John, as a retired ASE master tech, I have seen many engineering changes. Some good, some not. The rear if a straight axle has a robust needle bearing for some, but it comes down to service. If you go to Rock Auto and see your front bearings as a one piece bolt on assembly, the bearing are not grease-able. This bothers me as frequent checks for looseness, noise, odd handling. Technically they are subject to higher loads as if using a cheater bar to lift something. A spring, coil over or torsion bar, the point where the lower control are mounts is the pivot. The ball joint is the length of that lever. Most “Springs” are a 2:1 ratio, so adding, say two inches w/spacer or wheel offset more negative (As seen by the wheels center) changes this load increasing it say 2.5:1 ratio. This amplifies loads on the power steering gear and all other moving parts. Some parts may wear quicker but simply put, check it more often. Since a bearing hub is sealed, it is very hard to add grease like older designs wear an inner or out bearing can be cleaned, inspected, then re-packed with fresh grease. Even in the upper Midwest, like NE., pot holes are horrible as freeze/thaw cycles create craters in the road, just going to work. As for zero scrub, draw a line thru the upper ball joint, thru the lower and raised or not, this imaginary line meets the road in the middle of the tire. This angle changes during turns know as SAI (Steering axis inclination) it is measured on a alignment rack and only if not equal, indicates a bent part! Zero scrub is engineers way of reducing friction, reducing rolling resistance and helps fuel economy. But loads are increased, mileage may drop, you get 45k out of a 60k tire (Note; Trucks have 13mm of tread / cars have 9mm new) but check more often at home, look for loose parts (Trucks have more vertical movement in lower ball joints so don’t let a shop fool you) just plan on having to spend extra money on certain parts that would otherwise last longer. All little effort on your end will keep things safe, happy plus look good. I don’t get a pension but live comfortably broke, but put high quality 2” spaces on my 1967 C10 pickup. But I have C20 (3/4 ton) lower control arms with heavier ball joints and bearing I can inspect, repack and adjust as needed because the wheel I want are not available with a deep off set. If they did, I still have the same additional forces. I hope I helped & not bored you. Just passing my knowledge on this subject. If I need wheel bearings, I spend $18.00 + seal. You spend $130 plus careful to not damage ABS sensor. Same with other parts but you have rubber LCA bushings, mine are metal. Rear bearing, seal, bearing $12 per side with adaptor & slide hammer. You have a captured bearing, requires pressed off, pressed on, cost $140 per side. I wish I could work or teach like I did for ACDelco in 4hr seminars and two day classes. But no more! Hell, I can mow the yard. Injury not related to working on cars, just stupid boss, I lost. Dude, hope I helped!
Is it ok to tow with aluminum spacers? Thinking of getting 2" spacers for my 15 Silverado 1500 but do tow a 6000-7000 lbs travel trailer a few times a yr.
Been running some ebay cheapies for 2 years on my GF's Renegade on 28's. Ksp $75 for a set of 4 😬. Hub centric with her new Method wheels. We needed them to clear the strut. We figured it would be OK because it's light. Well we only recently looked at the curb weight and it's way heavier than we thought. We've driven it 90 mph on highways since install, many across country trips and 40k miles. I guess we got lucky, but we should probably upgrade asap.
I have 30mm KSP also for my Subaru Forester. I saw they seemed to have good feedback on the Tacoma forums and they're hubcentric so I grabbed them. A few weeks ago. Gotta throw them on soon!
Good day all, I have a 2021 Ranger Tremor and looking for any suggestions for wheel spacers. I am having a tough time trying to find spacers for the Tremor, just want to make sure I get the right fit before purchasing. I am looking at a max of 1.5 spacers, but would like to hear from anyone who tried spacers on the Tremor or not to do it at all?? Thanks
I see this is an older video, but I have a 23 JLU Rubicon and I want to keep the stock rims as I like the look of stock Jeeps. I am going to be putting 35x12.50x17 on and would like to know which of the spacers you sell I can use. Keep this in mind as well, I do not wish to have to trim the studs on the stock hub as I may change my mind on the rims down the road as I get more aggressive with the mods.
I have installed 30mm wheel spacers after a 2 inch suspension lift on Prado. The wheels are still stock. I have 3 options. Should I get -12 offset and remove spacers? Or Keep spacers with stock wheels Or Get -12 offset and let the wheel spacers be there..
Yea, $500 for a set of 4 1" spacers is nuts. I'm sure Bora makes a nice product but, that's crazy. Especially if you're just daily driving your vehicle.
I have a new 2022 trailblazer and I just want it to have a little bit of a stocky stance to it so I purchased 1.5 inch Aerospace grade Billet Aluminum set of for coming with new 225/60/17 to-yo open country AT III tires on the way. I’m not about being aggressive or going off-road it’s more of the look for me. What are your thoughts?
Edit out the first 3:40 seconds of needless jargon and the content gets better. Still too wordy. Simplify your message. Trying creating an outline and say as few words possible to convey each point.
I have a 2021 sr5. I was thinking about getting 1.25 inch spacers just for looks. I don't go off road at all. What do you think, good or bad idea. Thanks...
Subscription added, to think I almost bought a Raptor over my '14 JKU. The guy at the dealership told me for what I want to do this RAPTOR ain't gonna cut it but a Jeep JK will and on the YUKON doing well😁
Can you send me a link for the Bora spacers? The link above is no longer working. I can't seem to find them for my 2018 4runner TRDORP anywhere. Thanks!!
My dad get trucks with spacers in his auto shop to replace prematurely worn wheel bearings but hey brodozer tax. Its a bit of a pain getting these trucks on a vehicle lift though being extra wide.
I'm running 1.25 Spider Tracks in the front only of my Mojave. It's been working out pretty good so far- the front takes on the flexing and turning... as well it looks as aggressive as hell!
For the price of these things, you could have e purchased the correct rim offset or correct lift size to accommodate those tires. OUCH! $800 for spacers? You guys are crazy.
Slightly more wear for better performance offroad. I wouldn't run them on a racer, but offroad hell yeah for sure. If your going far enough to need spacers, you already upgraded everything else.
Great info thanks! So I have a 2021 Bronco Sport 4x4. There's seemingly a very limited amount of wheels for them to be able to provide a broader stance. I'd like the wheels to still out but most I'm finding for it run flush so I'm researching spacers. I'm looking to add some BF Goodrich KO2's which I can put on my 18" stocks that come on the Outer Banks model but I can only go about a 245/60/18 -which they do not make in the K02. The closest & widest I can put on the stock rims are 255/55/18. I wanna go higher than a 55 sidewall but with a wider tire I lose height. Hopefully you all may have some options to share as I have not even found any vids with Bronco Sports having neg offset, deeper non flush wheels & even having spacers added to gain that more aggressive look. Any pointers would be great -thanks!
I just put a 1.5" inch level lift on my 2021 BS. I wanted to put 245/65R18. But they don't have 65's to fit on 18 inch rims, only 65R17. So I went with 245/60R18 Wild Peak AT Trails
I know a dude daily driving 3 2in spacers on 16 wides and tows goosenecks often no issues. But he goes through wheel bearings like no tomorrow. I got 14 wides and off road they are horrific. But a dedicated trail rig? No I wouldn't. Stance dosent work for trail rigs
I was thinking of adding some spacers or get wheels with a lower offer set to position the tire out from the center line to make the Jeep more stable in turns does that make since and is doing so making the Jeep safer or not?
I'm curious why spacers are designed the way they are, what with all the extra holes and lugs to attach spacer to hub, then wheel to spacer. Why not just have spacers with simple straight through holes, and use a set of appropriately longer lugs, so that the lug goes all the way through wheel spacer and hub. This would simplify their manufacture, and could somewhat solve the torqueing difficulties too.
Wheel spacers = worn wheel bearings and other components. Rim offset and if it still doesn't fit start trimming. ETA LOL he mentioned what I just said @ 4:00 Stay away.
I don’t go faster then 65mph (70mph on flat roads) anything more then that and my MPGs go straight down the crapper, but I have a JK and Wranglers already have horrible MPGs as it is. Luckily I’m retired so I don’t have to be anywhere for anyone at anytime, so I just enjoy the drive.
Look at a video of an accident that happened last week in northwest Los Angeles (Chatsworth) on the 118 freeway. It does look like spacers were on the front wheels. The left front wheel popped off, immediately rolled into the next lane and a car hit it, going into the air and flipping. That guy is lucky to be alive. If spacers were used, I wonder what was done was street legal.
In most vehicles, a scrub radius of less than 10-15 mm is ideal. Wheels with offsets would cause the same premature damage to your suspension. You also acted like it would instantly happen. The pressure is over a long period and depends on the stress you put on your vehicle. Catchie title but misleading because if they were so dangerous you wouldn’t be selling them. One thing i did agree with you is do not buy cheap. The second you add anything after market your vehicle begins to degrade just like driving does. 😂
Slapped on a set of spider trax spacers on my wrangler a few months back. Wished I saw this video earlier, bora is cheaper and same grade. Have no complaints with spider trax blue looks rad
If you just bought new wheels and need to adjust the offset after, YOU BOUGHT THE WRONG WHEELS lmao. Spacers can be safe and fine in a perfect world sure, but 100% you’re better off NOT using them. Flat out. It’s another maintenance point that’s not there without them. Maybe you’ll never have a problem, maybe you will. Compare how many wheels you see fall off with and without spacers and be your own judge 🙃
I like it how the name of the video is "Do NOT Buy Wheel Spacers" and then the first thing I see in the description is a recommendation of a good set of spacers. XD
Click bait
It’s good advertising
That comment right there is the embodiment of this entire channel...
Is like Don’t buy it !!! But is nice to have it 😂
Swear. Something told me it was gonna be like that before I even clicked on it to.🤦♂️
This video was actually pointless and nothing but one long advertisement.
Thanks. Saved me 8 minutes. Lol
Not all hero’s wear capes, Thank You !
Thank you! Saved me from wasting time on an infomercial.
thanks xdddd
Thanks man… *exits video*
I put a full set of .75" Bora spacers on my 2015 tacoma to give her an aggressive stance. There was some minimal rubbing on the back of the front fender wells, but it was an easy fix with some garden sheers. I'm sure I'll be doing some more trimming in the future, so we'll see. The cornering is where I notice it the most, the lower center of gravity helps out a lot in keeping my truck more level when cornering. I'm running a 2" lift with 285 75 R17 BFGoodrich mud terrains. I'd highly recommend the Bora spacers. I'm a machinist and I was picking apart those spacers down to the last detail of noticing they run a faster feed on the back of the spacers to help prevent them from fusing to the hub. Solid machining for sure.
Hi Zachary. Did you have to grind off any of the stock studs so your wheels sit flush? I have a 2020 Tacoma with Method MR702 wheels and looking to install the .75" spacers as well. My tires are 33x12.5x17 BFGs and they slightly rub on the mud guards when turning. Do you know if pushing the wheel and tires out will help with the rubbing or make it worse?
@@michaelhull7443 oh it'll make it worse. I'd just take the mud flaps off on the front. And no, I didn't have to cut the studs on the spacers. If you take a tire off, check the back of the rim in between the stud holes and if there's an indent there, you should be good!
what about teraflex spacers?
@@youtubetv1588 I can't speak to them, I only have experience with bora. I've heard from multiple sources that spidertrax, I think that's the name,and bora are the way to go because you don't want to go cheap.
I have an update to my original comment.
I've actually upgraded my wheel spacers to 1.25", same brand, Bora. I've also added .5" strut spacers on the front which brought the front end closer to the rear, so now the front and rear have about 2.5" lift. Once I added the strut spacers to the front it pretty much eliminated 95% of the rubbing I'd get at the back of the fenderwell of the front end. It would happen pretty much any time I turned, without fail. Now it only happens if I'm fully turned and hit a large enough bump. I'm running the same tires as before as well. The strut spacers are the only change.
Spacers are just like any other car/truck mod. If you do it incorrectly or don’t maintain them properly, it could be damaging and costly. Buy quality spacers that are hub centric for your vehicle. Torque them correctly. Maintain them regularly.
Elaborate on the maintain them correctly part please
@@rodricuslagroon Take them off whenever they're dirty and clean off the surface, Make sure no rust forms on the surface between the rotor and spacer. Thread lock, hit it with brake cleaner.
Have 3/4" hubcentric spacers on a 430rwhp grand national. No issues even boost launching
This comment is all the reassurance I need lol
-Hubcentric
-use red loctite
-tourque to spec
-tourque to spec after 5 miles
-Tourque to soec after 500 miles
I put my on, hubcentric and lug centric, used red Loctite torqued once.Have driven for a couple thousand miles and no issue. The horror stories you hear from idiots who don’t do things right.
So I'm finding this pretty late but yes, a lot the stories you hear is people didn't torque them at all, they tightened them and then never checked them, you gotta torque them to spec on the spacers and the wheels and makes a world of difference
@@ericguttmann2852 Yup.
Wheel shop put on my spacers with the shop gun and did not torque. Will I be ok?
@@out2flip you should be, chances are they over tourqued them, just as long as every thing seems good there should be no problems, check them after a week or 2 just to make sure very thing is good
@@out2flip You should get them tourqued for sure
Just got hubcentric wheel spacers installed today on my 17 Jeep grand Cherokee overland. Road only pavement princess, I don’t off road it. Will see how it goes. Have topped to 80 mph so far zero issues nor vibrations
What brand?
@@tanercomertoglu5236 BORA. No longer have them installed, about 8 months ago found some SRT spider monkey rims I prefer. Nothing beats the wide tire look, I went with OEM 20x10. Bora performed excellently though.
So don’t buy them unless they buy yours are they safe or not?
Not sure I understand how the physics of load transfer from ground to suspension is any different between spacers and a wheel with the same amount of negative offset. Wouldn't you have he same amount of "scrub radius"?
Right, that was what I was always thinking.
I've been using the same 1/2. Inch hub centric with titanium studs since my first XJ in 1998. 3 Jeeps later, no problems.
You are exactly right. Spacer with a wheel creates same additional stress on hubs as a wheel with a negative offset matching the spacer. So "don't use spacers, use proper wheel" doesn't mean that buy wheels with crazy negative offset and you are good to go.
Used 1" Bora spacers on my old 5th gen 4Runner and recently added 0.75" Bora to my 2021 Bronco for UCA clearance with an aftermarket lift. They work great. Make sure you torque to spec and re-torque as needed.
How often do you retourque. Is every two weeks cool instead of 100 miles
@@crush9197 just ~100 miles is what I did
Do you retorque the spacer on the original studs or retorque the wheel to the spacer?
@@NoOneKnows1 both
I cheap out with 1.25, ran 2 years, so far no problem. Highest speed 75 for 4 hrs.
At ~@6:35+ "cutting studs", most alloy wheels have pockets/wells to accommodate the stud length.
I have 1.75 spacers on my jeep JL , for 3 years and 50k miles. Hub centric t6 anodized , blue loctite and no problems. I run stock rubicon wheels with 12.5 x 35. I can't see how it would make much of a difference between offset wheel and spacers , for suspension wear. 🤔
I have a 2019 tacoma. I'm thinking of putting spacers on my truck with my stock wheels. Tell me what you think?
I’m thankful for the Internet forums that we have today. In high school I was about to go buy some spacers a friend recommended, but a little research told me that was a bad idea. I saved up a little more money and got some sweet looking wheels with the proper offset.
Just put a set of 2" spacers on my 97 Ford Ranger. I like the stance better now, but wish I had understood offset measurements and just bought the right wheels in the first place. When my tires wear out, I'm going to replace the whole wheel and tire setup.
Got 1.5" aircraft bullet aluminum hub centrics on my jeep. No problems. The ones that aren't hubcentric are the dangerous ones.
I’m looking at the bora spacer but there aluminum and steel I need it for my 2018 Tacoma which one is better…I just need 1.25 Inch for my 34s, is it safe for daily driving and weekends off-roading…
Im looking for the same 2011 6" lift on 35x12.50s an rubs on sway bar on full turn ,so got some 1.25" spacers also but haven't put them on yet still hesitant lol
I have a 2021 Rubicon, can I install spacers on a stock wheel, I dont want my rig to look stupid or have safety concerns.
I'm confused as to what spacer and adapter to install on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara..
HELP!!!!
As in are you looking for what size you should go with?
@@TrailBuilt yes
Depends on the size of the setup you are interested in, I really like this Jeep in our gallery and they are running 1.75" spacers! I would check out some of the other Wrangler's in our gallery to see what spacer size setup you like the most! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/wheel-offset-gallery/1175854/2015-jeep-wrangler-fuel-battle-axe-teraflex-suspension-lift-25in
I am new to truck mod world. I currently own my 5th truck, in 19 years, just never done these kinds of modifications before.
This video was great, good information. The only question I have, is if the Bora spacers are so good, why have I found multiple articles listing top 10 spacer brands, and Bora isn't in any of those lists? I wouldn't doubt that ad funding plays a roll, but I'm curious how you'd explain it. Thanks
That’s because Bora pays these guys. And they’re usually dealers for them.
Which spacers would you recommend for a 2003 2500hd Chevy duramax with bfgoodrich all terrain t/a no lift and on stock rims
I don't know if I would even throw spacers on it to be honest! Check out this setup in our gallery they are running some 33" tires with no lift and no spacers and it looks pretty clean still! Would you maybe consider bigger tires or a small lift? www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/wheel-offset-gallery/1363441/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-fuel-maverick-oem-stock
Ive used spacers/adaptors 1.5inch to 3 inch for over a decade, still on my car to this day. Wheel adapters are safe .
What brand?
I have a 2020 Nissan titan pro4x with a 2.5 front lift and right frt tire rubs the frame on a tight right turn with stock tires an wheels and wondered if spacers will work as going to put 33/12.5/18 tires real soon
Would it be ok to install 1" spacer to the front and 2" spaceronto the rear with stock high and stock tire no lifting
You would be okay, your setup will just be staggered
Hi. I have been looking for 1.5 inch washers for my 1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne c10 for a long time. 5x5. I'm from Europe and I'm not sure about the selection on the internet. Can you advise? Thank you. Martin
Should be something we can help get sent over to you. Just shoot us an email sometime!
Does anyone know what size spacers I should run on the rear of a 2002 Silverado 2500hd to match the front wheels (stock wheels & height)
I have a 2012 charger what size should I get? I also have the eibach pro kit on my car.
Recently acquired 2000 f250 super duty w/35" tires, came with lift kit & spacers.
Thought I had torqued everything down but ended up losing all 8 lugs & 3 studs off driver front. Was fortunate when tire came off axle I was on slow roll but was heading for open hwy.
This is all new to me so, THANKYOUVERYMUCH for all this advice. Lesson learned, retorque spacers regularly or resolve to ride smaller tires. Thks
That's wild! glad you are safe.
@@TrailBuilt thanks, it wasn't fun
Don't use aluminum spacers or adaptors on 3/4ton and bigger trucks only use quality steel adaptors or spacers only to much stress,make sure to also use concentric only or buy custom wheels with offset backspacing needed 😉
Hi, what spacers do you recommend for Honda Civic Coupe 2017?
Depends on what kind of stance you are looking for! Did you have any ideas by chance?
Can I run 1.5 wheel spacers on my Nissan Titan pro 4x 2021 ?
You could! Are you running any aftermarket wheels or a aftermarket suspension? Or is your Titan stock at the moment?
I have a 2010 extended cab Silverado. I’m needing to push my wheels out a bit after my leveling kit. I’m gonna get a set for the front for sure but i want to match the spacing in the back. Can use the same set for the front in the back? I also have drum brakes in the back. Thanks!
You could definitely run the same specs for the front and back. I would check out some of the builds in our gallery first to see what setups you like the most and follow those pretty identically! www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/wheel-offset-gallery?sort=yno&year=2010&make=Chevrolet&model=Silverado%201500&drive=4WD
I have a 1996 F-150 and I want a good stance but love my current wheels, will running spacers mess with my manual locking hubs?
They’ll go right over them just fine I have some on my F150
I have a 3-inch lift kit on my 2015 JK Jeep Wrangler I was thinking about getting some spacers for my tires but I was wondering if the size would matter at all if you're talkin about accommodating to lift kit.
Do you rub now or have any fitment issues with how your setup is currently?
Hi Guys for Lexus Gx 470 I need help to finding the best suits ..... what kind of spacer i need for 265/65/R17 tyres as I have a spacer installed but it is not fixing it properly from the inner side of the hub.
how about 1.5 inch on ram 1500 spacer.what u recommended?
Okay question. I have a Rv and would it be fine to put a spacer between the dually wheels for a wider stance
I hope someone can answer this I’m oddly curious.
@@AyySpaceship me too, if it helps total weight is 6789 pounds. That’s just as heavy or even lighter than some regular pickup truck duallys that are running spacers
I own lifted ifs chevy. Lift kit calls for minimum 18 wheels due to taller steering knuckle and tie rod ends. Would a spacer work on a 17" wheel to clear tie rod ends ?
Lol my rig can go 120mph no problem. I need an inch spacer for the front. Is ok to run only one inch?
I got 2.5inch spacers on my stock Chevy and did 95 for 2 hours all fine
What brand of spacers?
Bet
Any1 else run maxxis razr mt? Just got a set. Want to know what to expect.
Can you use locktite on spacers?
It is optional I would say but only as long as you are using quality lugs, and properly torque your wheels with a torque wrench!
Was looking to put spacers on my 2007 highlander and was wondering if one inch or 2 inch would be better
I personally would upgrade the wheels first before running spacers, but if new wheels aren't in the cards right now then go with the 1" spacer. 😎✌💯
need advise...i have a 2023 trailboss LT all stock on 20inch tires. what size spacers should I get 1.5 or 2.0 inch
Thank You!!
I have the same. I went with 1.5” because from looking at pictures of both, the 1.5” is all I need plus I feel like the 1.5” will place less stress on the ball joints and tie rod ends.
@@winchestermodel7044 Thx for info....much appreciated
Any comments on spacers and offset wheels wearing out bearings? I was looking at both but backed off after I priced how much it costs per wheel to replace worn out bearings...
@John Elliott >John, as a retired ASE master tech, I have seen many engineering changes. Some good, some not. The rear if a straight axle has a robust needle bearing for some, but it comes down to service. If you go to Rock Auto and see your front bearings as a one piece bolt on assembly, the bearing are not grease-able. This bothers me as frequent checks for looseness, noise, odd handling. Technically they are subject to higher loads as if using a cheater bar to lift something. A spring, coil over or torsion bar, the point where the lower control are mounts is the pivot. The ball joint is the length of that lever. Most “Springs” are a 2:1 ratio, so adding, say two inches w/spacer or wheel offset more negative (As seen by the wheels center) changes this load increasing it say 2.5:1 ratio. This amplifies loads on the power steering gear and all other moving parts. Some parts may wear quicker but simply put, check it more often. Since a bearing hub is sealed, it is very hard to add grease like older designs wear an inner or out bearing can be cleaned, inspected, then re-packed with fresh grease. Even in the upper Midwest, like NE., pot holes are horrible as freeze/thaw cycles create craters in the road, just going to work.
As for zero scrub, draw a line thru the upper ball joint, thru the lower and raised or not, this imaginary line meets the road in the middle of the tire. This angle changes during turns know as SAI (Steering axis inclination) it is measured on a alignment rack and only if not equal, indicates a bent part!
Zero scrub is engineers way of reducing friction, reducing rolling resistance and helps fuel economy. But loads are increased, mileage may drop, you get 45k out of a 60k tire (Note; Trucks have 13mm of tread / cars have 9mm new) but check more often at home, look for loose parts (Trucks have more vertical movement in lower ball joints so don’t let a shop fool you) just plan on having to spend extra money on certain parts that would otherwise last longer. All little effort on your end will keep things safe, happy plus look good.
I don’t get a pension but live comfortably broke, but put high quality 2” spaces on my 1967 C10 pickup. But I have C20 (3/4 ton) lower control arms with heavier ball joints and bearing I can inspect, repack and adjust as needed because the wheel I want are not available with a deep off set. If they did, I still have the same additional forces.
I hope I helped & not bored you. Just passing my knowledge on this subject. If I need wheel bearings, I spend $18.00 + seal. You spend $130 plus careful to not damage ABS sensor. Same with other parts but you have rubber LCA bushings, mine are metal. Rear bearing, seal, bearing $12 per side with adaptor & slide hammer. You have a captured bearing, requires pressed off, pressed on, cost $140 per side. I wish I could work or teach like I did for ACDelco in 4hr seminars and two day classes. But no more! Hell, I can mow the yard. Injury not related to working on cars, just stupid boss, I lost. Dude, hope I helped!
Is it ok to run 1.25" spacers on the front only? i dont need them on the rear. thougths? i have a cj7
Is it ok to tow with aluminum spacers? Thinking of getting 2" spacers for my 15 Silverado 1500 but do tow a 6000-7000 lbs travel trailer a few times a yr.
Bora makes super good spacers, I have 1.75 on my 2015 Silverado 12 wides
Been running some ebay cheapies for 2 years on my GF's Renegade on 28's. Ksp $75 for a set of 4 😬. Hub centric with her new Method wheels.
We needed them to clear the strut.
We figured it would be OK because it's light. Well we only recently looked at the curb weight and it's way heavier than we thought. We've driven it 90 mph on highways since install, many across country trips and 40k miles. I guess we got lucky, but we should probably upgrade asap.
I have 30mm KSP also for my Subaru Forester. I saw they seemed to have good feedback on the Tacoma forums and they're hubcentric so I grabbed them. A few weeks ago. Gotta throw them on soon!
Good day all, I have a 2021 Ranger Tremor and looking for any suggestions for wheel spacers. I am having a tough time trying to find spacers for the Tremor, just want to make sure I get the right fit before purchasing. I am looking at a max of 1.5 spacers, but would like to hear from anyone who tried spacers on the Tremor or not to do it at all?? Thanks
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I have a 16 Rebel and wanna use the wheels and tires of 20 Rebel. How can I go from 5 lug to 6 lug?
I see this is an older video, but I have a 23 JLU Rubicon and I want to keep the stock rims as I like the look of stock Jeeps. I am going to be putting 35x12.50x17 on and would like to know which of the spacers you sell I can use. Keep this in mind as well, I do not wish to have to trim the studs on the stock hub as I may change my mind on the rims down the road as I get more aggressive with the mods.
I have installed 30mm wheel spacers after a 2 inch suspension lift on Prado.
The wheels are still stock.
I have 3 options.
Should I get -12 offset and remove spacers?
Or
Keep spacers with stock wheels
Or
Get -12 offset and let the wheel spacers be there..
Will they help with tire clearance in the wheel well?
They can help when it comes to making a full turn!
Yea, $500 for a set of 4 1" spacers is nuts.
I'm sure Bora makes a nice product but, that's crazy. Especially if you're just daily driving your vehicle.
For an extra hundred a half you can buy wheels
I would like to get some spacers 2 inches for my Kia Soul 2010 , are available? For it ?
I have a new 2022 trailblazer and I just want it to have a little bit of a stocky stance to it so I purchased 1.5 inch Aerospace grade Billet Aluminum set of for coming with new 225/60/17 to-yo open country AT III tires on the way. I’m not about being aggressive or going off-road it’s more of the look for me. What are your thoughts?
Edit out the first 3:40 seconds of needless jargon and the content gets better.
Still too wordy. Simplify your message. Trying creating an outline and say as few words possible to convey each point.
Alot of manufacturers use T6061 billet cnc hubcentric wheel spacers now such as supreme suspensions
Put some spacers on my gladiator 2 years ago. Looks really good and no problems at all.
Around how much are some good 2in spacers
Check out our prices here: www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/store/spacers
@@TrailBuilt any challenger spacers
Are these hub-centric spacers?
Yes, they are!
I have a 2021 sr5. I was thinking about getting 1.25 inch spacers just for looks. I don't go off road at all. What do you think, good or bad idea. Thanks...
same here
Subscription added, to think I almost bought a Raptor over my '14 JKU. The guy at the dealership told me for what I want to do this RAPTOR ain't gonna cut it but a Jeep JK will and on the YUKON doing well😁
Can you send me a link for the Bora spacers? The link above is no longer working. I can't seem to find them for my 2018 4runner TRDORP anywhere. Thanks!!
www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/store/spacers
How quickly everyone blames a spacer for changing scrub radius but they change wheel offsets all the time …. With the same effect on the vehicle.
My dad get trucks with spacers in his auto shop to replace prematurely worn wheel bearings but hey brodozer tax. Its a bit of a pain getting these trucks on a vehicle lift though being extra wide.
Bora love them. Running them 2 years no problems.
You have them all around?
We need answers 🧐
@@Calbear707trees Yea all 4 corners.
mine goes 90 and stays smooth . check suspension
I'm running 1.25 Spider Tracks in the front only of my Mojave. It's been working out pretty good so far- the front takes on the flexing and turning... as well it looks as aggressive as hell!
I have a 2016 Silverado 2500HD that I upgraded the wheels and tires to 10x20 Moto's and 33.5x11.3 Toyo tires.
For the price of these things, you could have e purchased the correct rim offset or correct lift size to accommodate those tires. OUCH! $800 for spacers? You guys are crazy.
Sometimes the wheels and tires that people want are not available for months on end. This is definitely a good alternative!
I just bought 1.5" hub centric spacers for my 2016 Wrangler online for $200 for a set of four. Not from Bora Bora. 😂
Decent aftermarket wheels $1200 plus. Some people like their stock wheels with added offset of spacers is WAY cheaper than nee wheels.
Are those Jeep Shots from Tail Recon?
This is Clickbait all he did was stamp his logo on the side of that wheel adapter a.k.a. spacer😂😂😂
Slightly more wear for better performance offroad. I wouldn't run them on a racer, but offroad hell yeah for sure. If your going far enough to need spacers, you already upgraded everything else.
Is dyno a good spacer company?
It NEVER amazes me the ways GM can screw things up!
Teraflex 1.75” Wheel Offset Adapter Kit, works for me... Wrangler WILLYS 2021 JLU...
Great info thanks! So I have a 2021 Bronco Sport 4x4. There's seemingly a very limited amount of wheels for them to be able to provide a broader stance. I'd like the wheels to still out but most I'm finding for it run flush so I'm researching spacers. I'm looking to add some BF Goodrich KO2's which I can put on my 18" stocks that come on the Outer Banks model but I can only go about a 245/60/18 -which they do not make in the K02. The closest & widest I can put on the stock rims are 255/55/18. I wanna go higher than a 55 sidewall but with a wider tire I lose height. Hopefully you all may have some options to share as I have not even found any vids with Bronco Sports having neg offset, deeper non flush wheels & even having spacers added to gain that more aggressive look. Any pointers would be great -thanks!
I just put a 1.5" inch level lift on my 2021 BS. I wanted to put 245/65R18. But they don't have 65's to fit on 18 inch rims, only 65R17. So I went with 245/60R18 Wild Peak AT Trails
Anyone ever use titan spacers?
My two door Wrangler goes over 100 mph just with 33s
I know a dude daily driving 3 2in spacers on 16 wides and tows goosenecks often no issues. But he goes through wheel bearings like no tomorrow. I got 14 wides and off road they are horrific. But a dedicated trail rig? No I wouldn't. Stance dosent work for trail rigs
I was thinking of adding some spacers or get wheels with a lower offer set to position the tire out from the center line to make the Jeep more stable in turns does that make since and is doing so making the Jeep safer or not?
Im running half-inch spacers on a Mustang. I literally have no difference in steering.
I'm curious why spacers are designed the way they are, what with all the extra holes and lugs to attach spacer to hub, then wheel to spacer. Why not just have spacers with simple straight through holes, and use a set of appropriately longer lugs, so that the lug goes all the way through wheel spacer and hub. This would simplify their manufacture, and could somewhat solve the torqueing difficulties too.
lot more effort to pound out every stud and install new studs, turns labor intensive job into a simple bolt on.
I bought the same ones, my rear wheels came off on the highway at 80 mph. I just got out of the hospital
Oooo! This is critical! Thanks for the heads up.
Wheel spacers = worn wheel bearings and other components.
Rim offset and if it still doesn't fit start trimming.
ETA LOL he mentioned what I just said @ 4:00 Stay away.
Only 2 inch + spacers. Less than that and it really isn't a big deal.
I felt that 80 mph comment 😭
I don’t go faster then 65mph (70mph on flat roads) anything more then that and my MPGs go straight down the crapper, but I have a JK and Wranglers already have horrible MPGs as it is. Luckily I’m retired so I don’t have to be anywhere for anyone at anytime, so I just enjoy the drive.
“We know your Rigs can’t go that fast?” Lol I do 80 mph in a school zone on a Monday morning in my 2016 f150….
You win 😂😂😂
I was told it well burn your transmission up. Is this true?
Look at a video of an accident that happened last week in northwest Los Angeles (Chatsworth) on the 118 freeway. It does look like spacers were on the front wheels. The left front wheel popped off, immediately rolled into the next lane and a car hit it, going into the air and flipping. That guy is lucky to be alive. If spacers were used, I wonder what was done was street legal.
Spider Trax is another great option.
Yes, do a vid on scrub radius
Can add it to the list!
In most vehicles, a scrub radius of less than 10-15 mm is ideal. Wheels with offsets would cause the same premature damage to your suspension. You also acted like it would instantly happen. The pressure is over a long period and depends on the stress you put on your vehicle. Catchie title but misleading because if they were so dangerous you wouldn’t be selling them. One thing i did agree with you is do not buy cheap. The second you add anything after market your vehicle begins to degrade just like driving does. 😂
Slapped on a set of spider trax spacers on my wrangler a few months back. Wished I saw this video earlier, bora is cheaper and same grade. Have no complaints with spider trax blue looks rad
My spider Trax were cheaper 🤷
Always good info. Thanks.
Maybe that’s why the tires on my charger was getting ate up and blowing out on me 👀🤦🏽♂️
So pretty much just let your wheels rub?
If you just bought new wheels and need to adjust the offset after, YOU BOUGHT THE WRONG WHEELS lmao. Spacers can be safe and fine in a perfect world sure, but 100% you’re better off NOT using them. Flat out. It’s another maintenance point that’s not there without them. Maybe you’ll never have a problem, maybe you will. Compare how many wheels you see fall off with and without spacers and be your own judge 🙃
ive personally never seen or heard of anybody have an issue with spacers