Want to make your 5th gen Ram 1500 look meaner? You're not alone. For many of you die-hard truck guys, wheel spacers are on your minds to really set off that added touch.
Wheel spacers can Increase your axle track and give your vehicle more traction on the road. Plus, your Ram 1500 gets to turn heads by having a slicker appearance
No matter if you're trying to fill out those wheel wells or just wondering what spacers can do for your truck, this guide helps answer all your questions. Find out what you need to know to choose that perfect-fit wheel spacer for Ram 1500.
Benefits of Installing Wheel Spacers for Ram 1500 Wheel Spacers
Wheel spacers for Ram 1500 may just be the simple mods your truck needs to significantly stance and your driving experience. If you choose to go down this road, the benefits include:
Improved Stance and Appearance
Arguably, the first benefit you notice with wheel spacers is that they look awesome on your Ram 1500. Wheels move outward with spacers to give off a sportier, beefier demeanor, adding width.
Improved Stability and Control
Ram 1500 wheel spacers can also help increase the stability of your truck on-road and off as they enhance handling too. This wider track width gives the vehicle a larger footprint for even better cornering performance and less body roll when turning. This is most notable in changes of direction on twisty back roads or quick evasion moves.
Increased Tire Clearance
For those running larger tires or contemplating an upgrade, wheel spacers can offer the extra clearance required in order to stop rubbing on suspension and fenders. With this additional clearance, you get increased tire and wheel combinations to personalize your Ram 1500 in a way so far not possible with something factory built.
Choosing the Right Ram 1500 Wheel Spacers
So you are in the market for the best wheel spacer that’s a fit for your Dodge? Here are a few points you should take into account for both performance as well as safety reasons:
Thickness
Wheel spacers come in different thicknesses. The kind of effect you’re looking to achieve will generally determine the thickness of the wheel spacer to use. For example, with our 1.5-inch wheel spacers, you can give your truck a small boost in the stance and handling department—nothing crazy here!
We also build 2-inch wheel spacers for Dodge Ram 1500 that give a whole new look and guarantee you get noticed. One thing you don’t want, however, is your wheels getting pushed too far out for (your truck’s) comfort. So choose ones that fit to avoid exerting excessive load on your suspension components.
Hub-Centric vs. Lug-Centric
Hub-centric spacers line up to your truck's own hubs which helps distribute the loads correctly and reduce potential vibration. These are typically what you would want to run for your Ram 1500, as they're going to offer the most stable and properly balanced installation.
On another hand, lug-centric spacers center themselves entirely on the lug nuts. If not installed correctly, this can introduce balance issues.
How to Install Ram 1500 Wheel Spacers
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, installing performance wheel spacers onto your Ram 1500 can be a do-it-yourself project. Still not sure? It is always best to ask a pro. Let us give you the basic installation process:
Step 1: Preparation
Make sure you have the right tools handy: torque wrench, jack + stands. Park on a flat, level surface, and apply the parking brake. Loose lug nuts
Step 2: Lifting and Removing Wheels
Jack up your truck and secure it with jack stands. Remove the wheels completely.
Step 3: Clean and Inspect
Clean the hub surface and mounting face of the wheel thoroughly. Inspect for any damage or wear that could affect the spacer's fit.
Step 4: Install the Spacer
Place the wheel spacer onto the hub, ensuring it sits flush. If using hub-centric spacers, make sure they align properly with the hub.
Step 5: Mounting the Wheel
Carefully mount the wheel onto the spacer. Hand-tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
Step 6: Torquing
Lower the vehicle until the tires touch the ground. Attach lug nuts in the star pattern and tighten to manufacturer specs using a torque wrench.
Step 7: Final Check
Lower the vehicle completely and remove the jack stands. Perform a final torque check on all lug nuts.
Safety Precautions
- Always use jack stands in addition to a jack for safety.
- Follow the torque specifications provided by both the spacer manufacturer and your Ram 1500's manual.
- After installation, recheck the torque after driving 50-100 miles, as settling may occur.
Why Choose Orion Motor Tech
- Rigorous quality control ensures each spacer meets or exceeds OEM standards
- Comprehensive fitment database to guarantee compatibility with your specific Ram 1500 model
- Excellent customer support to assist with selection and installation questions
- Competitive pricing without compromising on quality
- Our wheel spacers' hub-centric designs mean you get a balanced vehicle that is as safe to drive as before the installation.
Visit our website to explore Orion Motor Tech's full range of Ram 1500 wheel spacers and find the perfect set for your truck.
Conclusion
You go to start your journey with wheel spacers and Orion Motor Tech has you covered. We can offer whatever you may need to take your Ram 1500 over the top, and we will guarantee excellent customer service working with you along the way!
Whether you want a slight change in appearance with our 1.5-inch wheel spacers or your vehicle needs some added aggressiveness that makes heads turn with 2-inch Dodge Ram1500 Wheel Spacers, we have the solution!
Take customizing your Ram 1500 even further. Experience the Orion Motor Tech difference by shopping our variety of wheel spacers. We are top-of-the-line when your truck is concerned.
