Wheel spacer - good or bad

[2020FordRaptor]

I dislike spacers on anything high performance because you are changing the dynamics of the suspension. Not something I want to do when 90% of the time it is purely done for looks.

Exactly my opinion on them.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Isn't that what a spacer essentially is?

yeah, but multiple washers on each lug is better. when your alignment is off, just remove a washer from one of the lug nuts.

 

[ChrisMcP05]

That’s why I’m thinking if it only possibly rubs during full lock, should I use them. Most driving won’t have an issue.

Curious if anybody else has the factory race series 3.0 suspension on stock wheels to confirm if they had this issue.

 

[thatJeepguy]

I can tell you , I’ve personally seen at least 3 spacers fail 2 on trail and 1 on street which caused an accident. 75-100 lbs per corner with increased sheer force and fewer threads on the lug is not a bet i would personally be willing to make.

 

[Gen1TillDeath]

No hub issues?

None for me after about 13,000 miles.

 

[ChrisMcP05]

So I’m hearing from the shop that they bought 15mm rough country spacers that are lug centric. Should I just stop them and drive it without the spacer / get a second opinion? I imagine at 15mm (1/2”) they don’t make hub-centric

 

[Jakenbake]

If you are going to do it, I would prefer something like a bora wheel “adapter” that is hub centric. Considering them for my rear axle actually

Only down side is they are a bigger spacer and you would be 1 1/4-1 1/2” wider per side, similar to a 0 offset, and you seem to be chasing 1/2”.

 

[ChrisMcP05]

If you are going to do it, I would prefer something like a bora wheel “adapter” that is hub centric. Considering them for my rear axle actually

Only down side is they are a bigger spacer and you would be 1 1/4-1 1/2” wider per side, similar to a 0 offset, and you seem to be chasing 1/2”.

I agree. I think they shopped for a spacer that fits a general F150 and not used on a raptor (just heavier setup and weight on the load). Absolute headache from this as fox advertises the suspension to fit without a spacer and I’m wondering if it was mounted properly now. Haven’t yet seen it since dropping it off earlier this week.

 

[Gen1TillDeath]

I can tell you , I’ve personally seen at least 3 spacers fail 2 on trail and 1 on street which caused an accident. 75-100 lbs per corner with increased sheer force and fewer threads on the lug is not a bet i would personally be willing to make.

They’re definitely not bullet proof. But I’ve also been using them on the trail and jumped a few times and no issues. BUT I’ve been on trail runs where jeep’ers broke factory lugs before too so…..

So I’m hearing from the shop that they bought 15mm rough country spacers that are lug centric. Should I just stop them and drive it without the spacer / get a second opinion? I imagine at 15mm (1/2”) they don’t make hub-centric

yeah like “Jakenbake” said and I said previously. I would DEFINITELY get bora wheel spacers. Those are the only ones I would run. They’re made in USA and lifetime warranty. I ran them on my import for years with track days, and I run them now on my gen Juan with several trail rides and jumps with no issues.

 

[Jakenbake]

I agree. I think they shopped for a spacer that fits a general F150 and not used on a raptor (just heavier setup and weight on the load). Absolute headache from this as fox advertises the suspension to fit without a spacer and I’m wondering if it was mounted properly now. Haven’t yet seen it since dropping it off earlier this week.

When you get it, take a picture or two, perhaps someone might be able to identify if there are any install issues.


This stuff is custom, even though it is off the shelf. Sometimes little differences, possible miss alignments, etc cause some stuff to hit. I would also wager that quite a few folks running these do so on 0 offset wheels and that would eliminate the clearance issue without anyone really noticing the rub that would occur on stock wheels.