Bora 1.5-Inch Wheel Spacers for Ram 1500 | Heavy-Duty Aluminum Construction
Our 1.5-inch wheel spacers are precision-engineered for Ram 1500 trucks from 2002 through 2024 model years. Machined from aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, these spacers push your wheels outward to create an aggressive stance while providing clearance for larger tire packages up to 35 inches.
Each spacer features a hub-centric design that eliminates wheel vibration and ensures proper load distribution across all mounting points. We include extended wheel studs pre-installed and torqued to factory specifications, so installation takes just 30 minutes per axle with basic hand tools.
The wider track width improves stability during highway driving and off-road maneuvers, while the anodized finish resists corrosion in harsh winter conditions. Our spacers maintain your Ram’s 5×5.5 bolt pattern and work with both OEM and aftermarket wheels that meet TPMS sensor compatibility requirements.
- 1.5-inch (38mm) thickness provides optimal clearance for 33-35 inch tires
- 6061-T6 billet aluminum construction rated for 3,000+ lbs per corner
- Hub-centric design fits Ram 1500 77.8mm center bore perfectly
- Grade 8 extended wheel studs pre-installed and thread-locked
- Black anodized Type III hardcoat finish resists road salt and UV damage
Precision Manufacturing and Material Selection
We machine every Bora wheel spacer from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum rather than casting the material. This manufacturing process creates a denser grain structure that’s 40% stronger than cast alternatives, which matters when each spacer supports over half a ton of vehicle weight during cornering.
The aluminum we source undergoes T6 heat treatment that increases tensile strength to 45,000 PSI while maintaining the machinability needed for tight tolerances. Our CNC equipment holds dimensions within 0.001 inches, ensuring your wheel sits perfectly centered on the hub without runout that causes vibration at highway speeds.
Hub-Centric Design and Fitment Specifications
Why Hub-Centric Matters
Our spacers feature a 77.8mm center bore that matches your Ram 1500’s hub diameter exactly. This hub-centric design means the vehicle’s weight transfers through the hub contact rather than relying solely on lug nut clamping force, which is how your truck was engineered from the factory.
When you install a hub-centric spacer, the center ring guides the wheel into perfect alignment before you even start threading the lug nuts. This eliminates the micro-movements that cause wheel wobble with lug-centric designs, especially noticeable when running heavy all-terrain tires that weigh 60+ pounds each.
Installation Requirements and Torque Specifications
Installing Bora wheel spacers requires basic hand tools you likely already own: a torque wrench, 22mm socket, jack stands rated for your truck’s weight, and thread degreaser. We recommend dedicating 30 minutes per wheel to ensure proper installation without rushing the critical torque steps.
Start by cleaning the hub face with a wire brush to remove any rust or debris that would prevent full contact between the spacer and hub. Apply a thin layer of anti-seize compound to the hub surface, then slide the spacer onto the hub and hand-thread the OEM lug nuts that will secure it to your truck.
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Common Questions About Bora Ram 1500 Wheel Spacers
Yes, our wheel spacers are compatible with all Ram 1500 tire pressure monitoring systems from 2002-2024. The spacers attach to your truck’s hub while your wheels mount to the spacer’s extended studs, so the TPMS sensors remain in the wheels exactly as they were before installation.
The sensor signal transmits through the aluminum spacer material without interference. We’ve tested compatibility with both the original 315MHz sensors used through 2019 and the newer 433MHz sensors in 2020+ models. No reprogramming or sensor relocation is required after installing our spacers.
Most Ram 1500 owners complete installation in approximately 30 minutes per wheel, so figure on two hours for all four corners if you’re working alone. You’ll need a torque wrench that reads up to 150 ft-lbs, a 22mm socket for the lug nuts, a jack and jack stands rated for your truck’s weight, and basic hand tools.
We recommend having thread degreaser and anti-seize compound on hand, though these aren’t strictly required. The process involves removing your wheel, cleaning the hub face, mounting the spacer to the hub, then mounting your wheel to the spacer’s extended studs. Detailed instructions with torque specifications and tightening sequences are included with every set.
Yes, we recommend re-torquing all fasteners after your first 50-100 miles of driving. This allows the aluminum to settle against the hub and wheel surfaces as microscopic high points compress under load. The re-torque process takes about 10 minutes and prevents the gradual loosening that can occur if you skip this step.
After the initial re-torque, most owners find the spacers remain tight indefinitely. We suggest checking torque values whenever you rotate tires or perform other wheel service, but the spacers typically don’t require ongoing maintenance beyond that.
Hub-centric spacers like ours feature a center bore that matches your Ram 1500’s hub diameter exactly (77.8mm). This means the vehicle’s weight transfers through the hub contact, just like it does with your wheels mounted directly to the hub. The design eliminates vibration and ensures perfect wheel centering.
Lug-centric spacers have an oversized center bore and rely entirely on lug nut clamping force to center the wheel. This can allow micro-movements that cause vibration, especially at highway speeds or with heavier wheel and tire combinations. We exclusively manufacture hub-centric spacers because they match the engineering of your truck’s original design.
Yes, our spacers work with any wheel designed for Ram 1500’s 5×5.5 bolt pattern, regardless of the wheel’s offset. The spacer effectively reduces your wheel’s offset by moving it outward from the hub—a 1.5-inch spacer changes offset by 38mm, while a 2-inch spacer changes it by 50mm.
If your aftermarket wheels have a larger center bore than the Ram’s 77.8mm hub, you’ll need hub-centric rings to adapt the wheel bore to match the spacer’s wheel-side bore. We offer <a href=”/bora-hub-centric-rings-ram-1500/”>hub-centric rings</a> in various sizes to ensure proper fitment with aftermarket wheels.
Wheel spacers themselves don’t void your entire vehicle warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which prevents manufacturers from blanket warranty denials over aftermarket parts. However, if Ram or your dealer can demonstrate that the spacers directly caused a specific failure—such as premature wheel bearing wear—they may deny coverage for that particular repair.
In practice, we’ve had thousands of Ram 1500 owners install our spacers without warranty issues. The key is proper installation following our torque specifications and re-torque procedures. We recommend keeping your installation documentation and torque records in case warranty questions arise. Many Ram dealers recognize that quality wheel spacers installed correctly don’t cause the problems associated with cheap alternatives.
For 35-inch tires on a Ram 1500 with a 2-3 inch leveling kit, we typically recommend our 2-inch spacers. This combination provides adequate clearance at full steering lock and during suspension compression, especially if you’re running wider tire profiles like 12.5 or 13 inch section widths.
The 1.5-inch spacers can work with 35-inch tires in some cases, but clearance becomes marginal depending on your exact wheel offset and tire width. If your wheel has +20mm or higher offset, the 1.5-inch version may suffice. For wheels with lower offset (closer to zero or negative), the 2-inch spacers ensure you won’t experience rubbing. We’re happy to help you calculate the exact clearance for your specific wheel and tire combination—just contact our technical support with your wheel offset and tire dimensions.