Spacers

YUNGBECK · Apr 16, 2023

I have a 22’ ST, does anyone have a link for bora spacers? And should I do 1” in front and 1.25” in rear or what is recommended? Have stock 21” wheels.

Scalarrthu · Apr 16, 2023

https://www.motorsport-tech.com/bora.html

I did 1.25” Steeda spacers in the rear and wanted to do 1” in the front, but didn’t like the idea of cutting the studs on the fronts... so I left the front stock.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Apr 16, 2023

I did 1.25" front and 1.5" rear on mine. I still had to notch the back of the factory 20's for the 1.25", the 1.5" cleared just fine. My OEM 22's also cleared just fine. The wheel studs stick out about 1.375" and most wheels have a small divot on the back of the hub to clear but my 20's the divot was too small to even clear the 1/8" the studs stuck out past the spacer on the front.

Knowing what I know now, I would order 1.5" all around if I were going to run my 20's with spacers year round, and if I was just going to run the 22's I would get 1.25" all around. Also my next set of wheels will be aftermarket with the correct offset so I don't need to run spacers at all.

When I took off my 22's and put them away for the winter and put my 20's back on, I also took off the spacers. I didn't want the salt and grime from winter roads in Cleveland to destroy the spacers.

Dgoebel57 · Apr 16, 2023

And I did 1.25" both front and back, as well as H&R Lowering springs and a Steeda anti-sway bar upgrade. Very happy with the results,
Here's a link to the post back in '21.
Explorer ST Forum's Wheel and Spacer thread

ARC · Apr 16, 2023

I have the street pack 21 wheels.
I went with BORA spacers 1.5 all around.
I wish I would have done 1.25 front and then kept 1.5 back.
I was told the 1.25 spacers would not work without having to cut the studs, but now I am hearing otherwise.
I put aftermarket gorilla lugs (black) on the wheels and the gorilla lugs seem to have more depth on them which would help to clear the studs.
I only want to go to 1.25 on the front due to the slinging of mud etc the wheels give off when turning as they slightly stick out.
I have had mine on for 15k plus miles without a problem.
Also the website for the Bora's is motorsport-tech.com

ARC · Apr 16, 2023

Dgoebel57 said:

Hello,
So did you have to cut back the studs with the 1.25 spacers?

YUNGBECK · Apr 17, 2023

Dgoebel57 said:

Does 1.25 front and back make them the same?

UNBROKEN · Apr 17, 2023

YUNGBECK said:

Depends on your alignment settings. Stock settings…no. Match camber front and rear then yes they’ll be the same they’ll just stick out about 1/4”.

YUNGBECK · Apr 17, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

What size spacers would you run front and rear for stock 21’s?

UNBROKEN · Apr 17, 2023

YUNGBECK said:

I’m not a spacer fan so I don’t really recommend them. I just try to post info on how they fit so people can make an informed decision.

YUNGBECK · Apr 17, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

Thanks.

RedbearST · Apr 29, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

I did 1.25" front and 1.5" rear on mine. I still had to notch the back of the factory 20's for the 1.25", the 1.5" cleared just fine. My OEM 22's also cleared just fine. The wheel studs stick out about 1.375" and most wheels have a small divot on the back of the hub to clear but my 20's the divot was too small to even clear the 1/8" the studs stuck out past the spacer on the front.

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Knowing what I know now, I would order 1.5" all around if I were going to run my 20's with spacers year round, and if I was just going to run the 22's I would get 1.25" all around. Also my next set of wheels will be aftermarket with the correct offset so I don't need to run spacers at all.

When I took off my 22's and put them away for the winter and put my 20's back on, I also took off the spacers. I didn't want the salt and grime from winter roads in Cleveland to destroy the spacers.

Haven't really seen anyone with factory 20s with spacers. I have factory 20s. You have any pics from the back or front? I've seen some 21s that stick out too far especially in front.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Apr 29, 2023

Never got any pics with the 20's and the spacers, sorry.

wnumber7 · May 24, 2023

good morning, did you all go with the steel or aluminum spacers? not too concerned about "extra" weight, just like to have a comfort state-of-mind and safety

ARC · May 24, 2023

wnumber7 said:

BORA aluminum spacers. They are excellent!

wnumber7 · May 25, 2023

ARC said:

thanks ARC

Chuck Henson · Feb 5, 2024

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

I did 1.25" front and 1.5" rear on mine. I still had to notch the back of the factory 20's for the 1.25", the 1.5" cleared just fine. My OEM 22's also cleared just fine. The wheel studs stick out about 1.375" and most wheels have a small divot on the back of the hub to clear but my 20's the divot was too small to even clear the 1/8" the studs stuck out past the spacer on the front.

View attachment 17468

Knowing what I know now, I would order 1.5" all around if I were going to run my 20's with spacers year round, and if I was just going to run the 22's I would get 1.25" all around. Also my next set of wheels will be aftermarket with the correct offset so I don't need to run spacers at all.

When I took off my 22's and put them away for the winter and put my 20's back on, I also took off the spacers. I didn't want the salt and grime from winter roads in Cleveland to destroy the spacers.

Why do you call your factory wheels 22" when they're 21"?

I Bleed Ford Blue · Feb 5, 2024

Because I have factory 22's from a 2014 edge sport that I had modified to fit.

UNBROKEN · Feb 5, 2024

Chuck Henson said:

How’s that crow taste? lol

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