Bora 1.5 spacer install

[hodge-xj]

So after researching wheels and tires etc for quite a while, I don't exactly need new wheels nor were they in the budget at the moment. I wasn't having clearance issues, I just wanted a bit of a wider stance for aesthetic reasons so wheel spacers were a perfect solution for what I was after.

I decided BORA 1.5" would be just about perfect for what I was after. They brought the wheels out just a bit beyond the fenders but aren't outlandish where I feel I'll need a set of flares. That being said, my mud flaps are going to be mostly pointless as my tires will kick crap up the side of the truck since the flaps don't cover the full tread . I mostly am running the flaps to prevent the underside of the rockers and floor boards to get packed with mud and kick anyway, as well as save drivers behind me from a majority of the crap coming off my tires. I use my truck, and it's white so it hides the scratches and **** well so I really don't mind.

Install is what you would expect, so I won't delve into a step by step, just want to highlight some things I had to do.

I'm running the oem 17x7 5 spoke aluminum wheels. Not sure of other wheels as I've seen some of the 20s don't require stud trimming since they have pockets on the back of the wheels, mind do, but they were too shallow to allow the wheel to seat properly.

I trimmed about 1/4" off all the studs, which didn't touch any threads. Just take the non threaded nub off the end of each stud. Make sure to spin the nuts provided for the spacers on before trimming just to be safe, that way they chase and clean the threads in case there's a bit that would prevent the nut from spinning on easily. MAKE SURE TO REMOVE CALIPER RETAINING WASHERS! This is a normal oversight and those stupid little things won't allow the spacer to seat flush against the rotor and hub. I used blue loctite on the spacers to ensure they don't loosen and I'll check them periodically. I've lost a wheel before and it's 100% not fun.

I've gotta say these boras are beautiful units and well worth the cost. Nice finish, perfectly machined and a good snug fit both against the hub and when mounting the wheel. HUBCENTRICS ARE A MUST WHEN RUNNING SPACERS. Cheap knock offs that aren't hubcentric are why spacers got a bad wrap. Studs are hardened steel and are brittle, when exposed to shear loads they snap. Studs are designed to be used in tension, to retain the wheel, and the hub supports the load of the vehicle.

Side note if you've got a spare 40$ I got this sweet little floor ******** Amazon. It's a bottle Jack/Jack stand unit with a wide base. I'll be buying another as it's way more comfortable working under the truck supported by this thing. Jack it up till the safety latches engage at desired height and the truck was stable as can be on my uneven driveway. Best 40$ I've spent on the truck yet!!!

Now for pics. If anyone has any questions I'll be happy to answer specifics in detail.

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[WilliamS]

What size tires are you running? Im running a 295/65-20 so a true 35 inch tall and I think with the spacer on my 20's itll snag on the mid turn in. How tall are you tires?

 

[JohnnyMac]

Looks good. Thanks for the write up.

 

[hodge-xj]

What size tires are you running? Im running a 295/65-20 so a true 35 inch tall and I think with the spacer on my 20's itll snag on the mid turn in. How tall are you tires?

285 70 17. **** Cepek Fun Country's. About 1/3 tread left, but these spec out to true 33s. The top of my mud flaps is what tips in So much, that will see need trimmed, but it will be close with 35s. I do think it will only be plastic trimming tho as I still have lots of clearance to the pinch seam.

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[4eyedconekiller]

Man! Good review and write up! PM me that link on the amazon jack, pleassir!

 

[mboymopar]

Nice job, like the look.

 

[joeygster]

Good job with the modification of the studs.

I've been through almost three winters now with the Boras on my stock Sport wheels and they're still holding up great.

 

[zogg]

This gives me an idea....I would like the pocket flares for my truck, but I think they look too big with the standard wheels and tires. But, if I put on the 1 1/2 inch spacers, the pocket flares might look better....

I'll be going to all terrain tires when the crappy goodyears wear out....thinking I will stay with the 275/60/20's, and with aggressive tread and sidewalls, and spacers, the pocket flares should be nice...I hope...

Anyone done this???

 

[hodge-xj]

This gives me an idea....I would like the pocket flares for my truck, but I think they look too big with the standard wheels and tires. But, if I put on the 1 1/2 inch spacers, the pocket flares might look better....

I'll be going to all terrain tires when the crappy goodyears wear out....thinking I will stay with the 275/60/20's, and with aggressive tread and sidewalls, and spacers, the pocket flares should be nice...I hope...

Anyone done this???

If you Google for them I had some hits with similar setups, couldn't find much with 17" wheels except on rebels. Tho if you're going with pocket flares I'd look at 2" spacers or wider tires. My 285s are just about flush without flares.

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[hodge-xj]

Good job with the modification of the studs.

I've been through almost three winters now with the Boras on my stock Sport wheels and they're still holding up great.

These things are super nice. I really like the look of the stock wheels actually so aside from maybe blacking them out once they get beat up I'm running this setup permanently and have no doubts it will last. Now the question at hand is do I go with 295s and avoid trimming or stuff some 35x10.5s and go full idiot

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[hodge-xj]

Forgot to add some full truck pictures.

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[William Hastings]

Your Spacers look awesome, thinking about the supreme suspension 1.5 set for $145 after i just got the Falken wildpeaks. Dumb question, i use automatic car washes throughout the winter to get the salt off. When you widen your stance with spacers or different offset wheels, can you still fit into the car washes tracks? This is the dumb **** that goes through my head

 

[hodge-xj]

Your Spacers look awesome, thinking about the supreme suspension 1.5 set for $145 after i just got the Falken wildpeaks. Dumb question, i use automatic car washes throughout the winter to get the salt off. When you widen your stance with spacers or different offset wheels, can you still fit into the car washes tracks? This is the dumb **** that goes through my head

That's a good question! Idk to be honest, after they almost ripped my mirros offI haven't been back. I have to assume you'll be too wide

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[William Hastings]

Damn! Might be a deal breaker then, all the corrosion talk around here scares the **** outta me. I always take my antenna off and fold mirrors in. Ill have to get out next time and see how wide those tracks are, if any room is left

 

[hodge-xj]

Damn! Might be a deal breaker then, all the corrosion talk around here scares the **** outta me. I always take my antenna off and fold mirrors in. Ill have to get out next time and see how wide those tracks are, if any room is left

I use the self serve bays. I never did like auto car washes. Unless you live somewhere frigid than I don't blame you for not wanting to diy

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[mikegrook]

Your Spacers look awesome, thinking about the supreme suspension 1.5 set for $145 after i just got the Falken wildpeaks. Dumb question, i use automatic car washes throughout the winter to get the salt off. When you widen your stance with spacers or different offset wheels, can you still fit into the car washes tracks? This is the dumb **** that goes through my head

Running Bora 1.75 spacers with 20 inch stock rim. General Grabber ATX 35x12.5 r20. 3differant local car washes and no troubles at all

 

[hodge-xj]

Running Bora 1.75 spacers with 20 inch stock rim. General Grabber ATX 35x12.5 r20. 3differant local car washes and no troubles at all

Pics??? Everyone loves pics

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[William Hastings]

Running Bora 1.75 spacers with 20 inch stock rim. General Grabber ATX 35x12.5 r20. 3differant local car washes and no troubles at all

Thanks for the info, im gonna check the one i use just incase, but glad to hear that

 

[rwhjr]

Your Spacers look awesome, thinking about the supreme suspension 1.5 set for $145 after i just got the Falken wildpeaks. Dumb question, i use automatic car washes throughout the winter to get the salt off. When you widen your stance with spacers or different offset wheels, can you still fit into the car washes tracks? This is the dumb **** that goes through my head

I have 2” bora spacers and get thru the car wash (the kind that you put your car in neutral and the track pulls your vehicle along) without a single issue.

 

[hodge-xj]

Finally had a warm day here in Jersey so I got around to putting my flares back on. Exactly the look I was hoping for, fill out the wells enough that I'm flush with the oem flares but still under enough to keep my truck kinda clean. At least compared to the daily altering of mud it saw without flares. I work in the trades and most jobs I am on are a mud pit till about June so this was a necessary mod for me. 3m tape was a ***** to line up but we'll worth it to keep the paint under the flares alive.

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