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Ordered a 4 pack of bora 1 1/4” spacers but debating on just doing the rears instead of all 4

the front really don’t need it I don’t think? But maybe I’ll think otherwise when they are on the back
 

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Yup. I have the "ideal" 22x10.5+30 wheels like most people on here but the front track width is 0.5" wider than the rear and that always bothered me, so I added 0.25" spacers in the rear.
 

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That's why I bought staggered spacers. 1.25 F and 1.5 R
 

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Hi all. I'm thinking about putting Bora 1.25 spacers on the rear only of my ST, 401A, all options. I'm a novice for mods. Does anyone have any guidance for pros / cons of doing 1.25 spacers on the rear only? Will I need to have an alignment done or any other suspension changes? Thanks very much for sharing your experience and guidance.
 

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Hi all. I'm thinking about putting Bora 1.25 spacers on the rear only of my ST, 401A, all options. I'm a novice for mods. Does anyone have any guidance for pros / cons of doing 1.25 spacers on the rear only? Will I need to have an alignment done or any other suspension changes? Thanks very much for sharing your experience and guidance.
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thats what i did, looked goofy with 1.25 spacers on the front , shouldnt need any alighment or anything
 

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I did rear Bora only, 1.25in everything is fine. looks great!
Just make sure to torque to spec, and again after driving for some time.
 

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Just to clarify the track width is not wider up front…it’s 66.9” front and rear. The rear has more camber so the rear wheels look like they’re tucked in more. A simple rear camber change to -.5° will make them fit the wheel wells the same as the front.
 

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"A simple rear camber change to -.5° will make them fit the wheel wells the same as the front. "
Is there a downside to this?
 

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"A simple rear camber change to -.5° will make them fit the wheel wells the same as the front. "
Is there a downside to this?
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Nope…although I’ve been playing with mine more and I’m recommending now to go for -1°
I did some measuring and on my car that’s closer to dead even front to rear.
 

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Anyone try the H&R spacers that steeda sells?
 

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Here’s mine with Steeda 1.25” spacers on the rear only, as well as Steeda springs. Didn’t like the idea of cutting studs, and 1.25’s on the front poked out a little farther than I liked so I ended up with this.
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spacer in the rear fit me just fine here. having a bit of the push out in the back accomplished the look i was after without the extra cost.
 

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I swear if y’all would just do the alignment right you wouldn’t need a spacer at all. The track width is identical front to rear. Set the rear camber at -1° and the tires will match front to rear with no spacer needed if that’s all you’re after. Then you also don’t have spacers on the car that most large chain tire shops won’t touch when you need tires or a repair.
 

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I swear if y’all would just do the alignment right you wouldn’t need a spacer at all. The track width is identical front to rear. Set the rear camber at -1° and the tires will match front to rear with no spacer needed if that’s all you’re after. Then you also don’t have spacers on the car that most large chain tire shops won’t touch when you need tires or a repair.
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Eh. I think for me my time is worh more than taking it in for an alignment as well as the cost of the actual alignment - at least here in california. Also, I didnt got with the typical bora spacer that everyone seems to get here for around $150 for the pair and got my rear Hubcentric spacers for $45. 6000 miles on them, and no issues.

I will probably go with your option once I finally take the time to get the springs installed and an alignment will be required.
 

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Eh. I think for me my time is worh more than taking it in for an alignment as well as the cost of the actual alignment - at least here in california. Also, I didnt got with the typical bora spacer that everyone seems to get here for around $150 for the pair and got my rear Hubcentric spacers for $45. 6000 miles on them, and no issues.

I will probably go with your option once I finally take the time to get the springs installed and an alignment will be required.
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There’s zero chance I’d put cheap spacers like that on anything…ever. Some things just aren’t worth risking.
 

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There’s zero chance I’d put cheap spacers like that on anything…ever. Some things just aren’t worth risking.
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yeah I hear ya, but lets me real here - most "high end" tools and products are made in the very same factory as the cheaper alternatives (i.e. The same company that makes Milwaukee tools makes Walmarts Hart line). People like yourself feel spending a lot of money on something means quality, and hey, no shade coming your way, more power to you. Definitely not putting you down for it but these are are one piece of billet aluminum, hardened studs with a nice snug fit around hub. Bora spacers are...one piece of billet aluminum, hardened studs with a nice snug fit around hub for 3 x the price. ‍♂️
 

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yeah I hear ya, but lets me real here - most "high end" tools and products are made in the very same factory as the cheaper alternatives (i.e. The same company that makes Milwaukee tools makes Walmarts Hart line). People like yourself feel spending a lot of money on something means quality, and hey, no shade coming your way, more power to you. Definitely not putting you down for it but these are are one piece of billet aluminum, hardened studs with a nice snug fit around hub. Bora spacers are...one piece of billet aluminum, hardened studs with a nice snug fit around hub for 3 x the price. ‍♂️
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I’ve yet to see a Bora spacer snap a stud. I’ve seen tons of cheap spacers snap studs. You’re right…lots of things are made in the same place. You’re leaving out that they’re made with no more than the amount of quality the client pays for…they’re not all created the same.
I personally don’t run bolt on spacers…and never will. I prefer a properly fitting wheel.
 

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I’ve yet to see a Bora spacer snap a stud. I’ve seen tons of cheap spacers snap studs. You’re right…lots of things are made in the same place. You’re leaving out that they’re made with no more than the amount of quality the client pays for…they’re not all created the same.
I personally don’t run bolt on spacers…and never will. I prefer a properly fitting wheel.
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agree with you there, definite potential to break as you stated and much better idea to run a better offset wheel to compensate. BMW seems to do that well with their wheel placement to the the fender.
 

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