Wheel Spacers 07 Tac.... WOW

[Christopher Gordineer]

Just got done installing the wheel spacers (1.25") on my 07 Trac...... WOW, what a difference. After reading and looking at several photos of Trac's with the spacers, I decided to give it a shot. This is how the Trac should look from the factory.....





Before

After

After carefully torquing the spacers to 100 ft lbs. in 20 pound increments, I took the Trac for a 25 mile mixed drive with no problems. I will re-torque the spacers in the morning, as I have run out of daylight (here in Florida that means it's mosquito time).



Gordi

 

[CobraXP]

Looks great! Everyone keeps doing this... It makes me think about it more and more since I am probably not going to get my wheels and tires until spring (no sense in buying them now only to take them off for the winter).

 

[Brendan Schuler]

Handling get any better with the wider stance? Looks real nice...where'd you get the spacers from?

 

[Todd Z]

it is nice.......



I don't know what ford is thinking...



I know my 03 handles a ton better, I wounder what id did for the 07 ??



Todd Z

 

[Dave S 2]

ST-50...That looks freaking sweet!!! Good job!!!





MDM:

Don't know where ST-50 got theirs but I have a set of 1.5" spacers that I bought from another member here.. I lowered my Trac and put the spacers on as well. Although, I liked the rear wheels out, I took the both the lowering blocks and spacers off. I didn't like the harsher ride while lowered. Harsh on bumps that is.



I see ST-50 used 1.25" spacers but if you're interested in the 1.5" spacers, they are yours for $45 shipped.

 

[Christopher Gordineer]

Thanks.......



MDManiac..... The Trac seems to handle much better.... Seems to be more stable. I purchased the spacers from Ebay..........



Todd Z..... I also installed the Recon smoked third brake light I ordered from you....... It is awesome. I will have to post some pictures.



Thanks

Gordi

 

[Todd Z]

Please do,

Thanks Gordi !!!



Also send George a pic of your truck and we will put you on the customers rides page !!!



Todd Z

 

[Ron Reeves]

Is there a alignment/balance issue with this install? Can either 1.25 and 1.5

be used on '07 Limited? Is the install on all four wheels or just the rear?:unsure:

Dave...is that a set of 4?

 

[bRAD Baltzer]

I have the same spacers on my 07 Limited (1.25") with the OEM 18" wheels. Only been on a few weeks but the truck handles fine. Can't feel a difference with or without the spacers @ 30 mph or 75 mph. /BRad

 

[Amber Clymer]

What is involved in installing these spacers? Also, is it something that with time will wear on other parts more so then if they were not installed at all?

 

[Dingo]

It will wear the bearings faster.

 

[Amber Clymer]

All I needed to know, thanks Dingo.

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

It will wear the bearings faster.

But that is primarily for the front, correct?

 

[Todd Z]

Red,

Any time you move the wheels out or in you change the torque applied to something. Whether it be a suspension part, bushing or bearing....



Will 1.25 inches make a huge issue, maybe not in the short run, or maybe not at all, but it is always a chance you take...



I to feel the rear is more forgiving then the front ever will be on the Gen 1 , but the 07 having the independent suspension, I think it could cause issues on both front and rear...



Todd Z

 

[Ron Reeves]

Checked on a few problems with these things....more con than pro...

think I'll pass....