Spacers & ECU Flash for 2023 Ranger Raptor

[RaptorRo]

Hy
I’m the happy owner of a ‘23 Ford Ranger Raptor in Conquer Grey . I live in Romania Europe . Since i’m new to this car and scene i wanted to ask about the wheel spacers . I wanna use them strictly for looks . Are they reliable ? I heard that if you use them you can damage the wheel bearings !
Second question is about the ECU Flash . Since I’m in Europe we have only 292 HP . Is there any other way to release the remaining 100 HP ? USB with a chip ?

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[CrustyNoodle]

In Australia, wheel spacers are illegal though some people don't seem to care and just use them anyhow. I believe in Germany they have TUV approved wheel spacers so maybe you will be OK in Romania.
Wheel spacers will put more load on your wheel bearings and probably a whole lot more but it is no different from fitting wheels with greater (numerically lower) offset.

 

[bill_AUS]

In Australia, wheel spacers are illegal though some people don't seem to care and just use them anyhow. I believe in Germany they have TUV approved wheel spacers so maybe you will be OK in Romania.
Wheel spacers will put more load on your wheel bearings and probably a whole lot more but it is no different from fitting wheels with greater (numerically lower) offset.

I agree with Peter's sentiments, wheel spacers are not an ideal solution.

Second question is about the ECU Flash . Since I’m in Europe we have only 292 HP . Is there any other way to release the remaining 100 HP ? USB with a chip ?

There currently is no way of re-flashing the ECU due to the high level of encryption used, plenty of places are working on it but have had zero success so far. To do so would also render your vehicle non compliant with emissions and would likely be illegal.

 

[Dansage]

DTUK have tuning boxes now in stock for the next gen Europe raptor

 

[BadBoyBillyRaptorRanger]

What engine do you have?

 

[Jungle Bill]

In Australia, wheel spacers are illegal though some people don't seem to care and just use them anyhow. I believe in Germany they have TUV approved wheel spacers so maybe you will be OK in Romania.
Wheel spacers will put more load on your wheel bearings and probably a whole lot more but it is no different from fitting wheels with greater (numerically lower) offset.

Hi Peter, what is the wheel (rim) width and off set on the 2023 next gen Ranger Raptor ? I cannot find these specs anywhere, +55 maybe?

 

[Jungle Bill]

Hy
I’m the happy owner of a ‘23 Ford Ranger Raptor in Conquer Grey . I live in Romania Europe . Since i’m new to this car and scene i wanted to ask about the wheel spacers . I wanna use them strictly for looks . Are they reliable ? I heard that if you use them you can damage the wheel bearings !
Second question is about the ECU Flash . Since I’m in Europe we have only 292 HP . Is there any other way to release the remaining 100 HP ? USB with a chip ?

Hi Paul,
What is the actual wheel size (diameter and width) on your Raptor and more specifically the OFF SET.

 

[CrustyNoodle]

Hi Peter, what is the wheel (rim) width and off set on the 2023 next gen Ranger Raptor ? I cannot find these specs anywhere, +55 maybe?

The standard wheels are 8.5"x17" with a +55mm offset (note: this is from memory - the 17" and +55mm offset are correct but I must admit I am struggling to be 100% confident in the 8.5" part).

I believe there is a Bronco wheel (Sasquatch pack) that is +30 which would be an ideal match for the RR.

 

[Jungle Bill]

Thanks for your update. Enjoy your Raptor. Awesome machines.

 

[Ivan Baez]

hi, there are a few chip options available in europe for the ranger. you can try one of these. In europe you can check racecip or P-tronic they are both piggy back style chips, not ECU reflash. In NA im using JB4 and it works great on my raptor.

For spacers you can do ir of course, I would just suggest to het goo brand spacers like eibach or H&R and not go crazy, maybe 20-25mm max, and you should be more than fine.

I have a set of 20mm eibach spacers waiting to be intalled for my RR.

 

[wunchyn]

hi, there are a few chip options available in europe for the ranger. you can try one of these. In europe you can check racecip or P-tronic they are both piggy back style chips, not ECU reflash. In NA im using JB4 and it works great on my raptor.

For spacers you can do ir of course, I would just suggest to het goo brand spacers like eibach or H&R and not go crazy, maybe 20-25mm max, and you should be more than fine.

I have a set of 20mm eibach spacers waiting to be intalled for my RR.

Hi Ivan,

Im thinking to buy either 20mm or 25mm eibach spacers fror my Raptor.

was wondering if you had your 20mm eibach spacers installed.

would you be able to share a photo of how it looks?

Thanks!

 

[NASSTY]

Hi Ivan,

Im thinking to buy either 20mm or 25mm eibach spacers fror my Raptor.

was wondering if you had your 20mm eibach spacers installed.

would you be able to share a photo of how it looks?

Thanks!

I put 1" Bora spacers on mine which is equal to 25.4 mm. I was just looking to get rid of the sunk in tire look and get them near flush with the fender flares. I wasn't going for the brodozer look that is becoming so popular around here, where the tires stick out 4"-6" beyond the fenders.

 

[Ivan Baez]

Hi, I used 21mm spacers in the front and 25mm in the rear. This is how they look installed.

Take care

 

[wunchyn]

Thank you both for the pictures & yes im going for the flush look as well. Will be getting the 25mm eibach spacers + eibach pro springs lift.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

we got Sasquatch wheels from a Bronco +30... will post pictures on 35s soon.

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