[Ep.2] Wheel Spacer and Fender Flare Install on Ford Maverick | Maverick Overland Build Ep. 2

LINK TO SPACERS: www.ebay.com/itm/193514429355...
EPISODE 1 (On my other channel before I made this new one): • Pirelli Scorpion ATR v...
MOUNTAIN DECALS: amzn.to/3XLMLp5
Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Episode 2 of my Maverick Overland Build series!
In this episode we install the fender flares and then experiment with adding some HUGE 2" wheel spacers to the truck to A) See if they even fit as advertised since so little info about this brand new truck is out there, and B) To see how it looks.
I am super happy with the results, and hope that you all find the info useful!
Thanks everyone!
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[@jaydlonewolf6375]

Greetings from Puerto Rico! Enjoying your content and enjoying the ford maverick like you! Great little truck.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Hey, thanks for watching all the way from Puerto Rico! Glad you're enjoying the truck, too. It's a fun ride!

[@jaydlonewolf6375]

@@maverickoverlandadventures Thanks bro!! Yes is a fun ride!! and i have a f150 supercrew 4x4 and i love the maverick more.

[@albanpires931]

I ran 2.5 inch spacers on my dropped s10 with no problems! Lock tight them and there safe and good to go!🤙

[@sebastianpopoff2844]

No rub?

[@bennyraymonde]

very nice truck looks awesome thank you

[@willwilliams141]

Your Video was very well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Thanks very much! I appreciate that, and you are welcome

[@aaronrunkle]

Looks good! Answered a lot of questions I had actually

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Thats awesome! That was my main goal of starting this second channel dedicated to the Maverick - to put out as much useful information as I can!

[@mikereader8166]

I have a 2023 Maverick. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

I’ll be doing that to my maverick when it shows. I like the mountain scene. As a backpacker that will suit me.

[@markeasley6149]

Fender flares look good!

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Thank you! I really like them so far

[@MrJANGA14]

​@maverickoverlandadventures what's the link for these flares?

[@bethzarin6439]

If you put a blue (removable threadlocker) on the studs, it will perform and haul like stock capacity. Mine I carry 1 ton bed cargo with my ford Ranger with 25mm spacer on it, using cheap thailand made spacer but at least it is centric ring type for ranger specifically and I used thread lockers and torqued on spec. I never removed the lugs not even once after 2 years, I just visually check and wiggle it and it looks the same as before. I told you, the threadlocker will make a huge difference and confidence when your working on your cars.

[@albanpires931]

I have 1.25 spacers on the rear with stock rims awd fx4 and fits perfectly

[@dancooke6515]

Where did you get your 1.25 spacers? I am going with 1.25 front 1.5 on back.

[@GTfromAG]

Just Subbed.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Thank you, I appreciate you. There is a LOT more to come on this channel. You'll be thrilled!

[@bethzarin6439]

As long as the spacer is Centric Hub, it's good to use. You won't believe me, I have a Ford Ranger here in the Philippines with 35mm Centric Hub spacer (Cheap made in Thailand one with Fast and Furious brand), and boy oh boy I carry a whole 1 bagger concrete mixer, literally on the bed not just towed. And those spacers are great, it can handle like it's nothing, plus my wheels looks macho and wide. I travelled 1,200km with spacers carrying 50 pieces of 3.4 meter shoring jacks , extended type that you can insert 3/4 of the half into the bigger pipe, so I the tail gate is open and the end of the jack is exactly at the end of the tail gate (floor shoring steel jack used in construction), not a problem at all. The trick is is I put blue loctite threadlocker on each of the inner and outer studs. It's removable, I learned it from ChrisFix, always put threadlocker man. The wheels is fully sagged, and a little play in the suspension. I can feel the thug of my suspensions fully deppressed but I didnt mind it, since ford rangers have strong underchassis.

[@perrytalkkari4166]

After watching your install, I was thinking maybe 2” spacers on the back and 1.5” on the front. If you retorque your spacers, they’ll be fine to leave on. Black aftermarket lug nuts would look great on your truck.

[@dancooke6515]

Thanks for this video. I will be installing 1" spacers on the rear on my 24 Maverick, and then moving them to the front and installing the 1.5 on the rear moving the 1" to the front after they get some 1.5's in stock. That will almost balance the track perfectly. I may even just keep it with the 1" on the back, and leave it alone. I did not see you torque yours down when installing them. Anything I should know before I start the job? It looks pretty straight forward. So, I did install 1" spacers on the back of my XLT. I did not have to cut down the studs. I torqued them to 100ft lbs spacer to wheel, then wheel to spacer same 100ft lb per the manufactures instructions. Fyi the cavities in the stock wheels was enough to allow the wheel to fit. I actaully think am going to just stay with the spacers on the rear and leave thr front alone. It looks more balance. I hope this helps someone doing something similar.

[@andresaguirre3878]

Nice i put 1.5 diameter spacers on my Maverick

[@dancooke6515]

Do you think a 1" will work with original studs?

[@the305hauler]

Did they rub up front? I think 1.5 in May do it on my Tremor

[@TimHesch]

You missed the big problem with why people don't like spacers. Wheel turn pinch point rubbing. Please do a video so we can see how much they rub on your fronts when cranking the wheel all the way in one direction.

[@johncrusie4028]

Where did you get your side decal and what size is it

[@jimoswald6600]

What will you do for Mud Flaps to go with those new Fender Flares? I have them now on my FE Carbonized Grey, they look Great!

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I really like the carbonizedGrey, its a great color! I want to do something DIY and cheap. In the past I've seen rubber matts cut into mudflaps and they look just as good as if you bought them, so I plan to try something along those lines and see how it looks. It's a pretty easy project

[@chrispontello9949]

Can you use the spacers on the Maverick hybrid?

[@davequick1478]

What type of fender flares did you use in this video?

[@bethzarin6439]

Do you have Jimny in the US? The tiny 4x4? Man, the Jimny is the 2nd car you want to have after that maverick. It's just marvelous tiny off-road car when dressed up.

[@dhrandy]

We don't.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I wish! But we do not sadly

[@Jeff-cq8wn]

I see you did not use the black glue that is included with the flares

[@ramillax961]

I like your video. Is your maverick lifted? Did the spacer affect the driving performance? Thanks

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Thanks No, my Maverick is not lifted and the spacers did not affect performance at all. No issues with them and I've already put several thousand miles on, including a 1200 mile trip to NC from FL without incident.

[@lemonsqueezy1264]

Do you think I wont have any issues with the spacers on my stock steelies wheels for my XL?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I am unsure. I think they would work the same, but I can't confirm as the wheels are different than what I have. It's likely that they would work though.

[@JRWatsonIV]

Any update on these Maverick 2” wheel spacers?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Still going strong, I'm at around 20k miles on them now and they haven't given me an issue yet!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Decent spacers aren't a big issue for me but IMO 1" would have been a lot better, the big poke doesn't suit me.

[@bretttimmons2653]

Are you going to add a link to the eBay listing for the spacers?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Yes, my apologies. I knew I forgot something and I appreciate you reminding me! www.ebay.com/itm/193514429355?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1BaiVkBvzR629zOX-MZKMIg80&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=193514429355&targetid=1644837435723&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9011659&poi=&campaignid=16743749222&mkgroupid=138744546207&rlsatarget=pla-1644837435723&abcId=9300842&merchantid=101695521&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsIejBhDOARIsANYqkD2RUtHuxaeHMQgFHXEXoE-cMuwK0iIdGkm4AI_zSAUqwPMT9aWZmfoaAgM_EALw_wcB

[@rickygraham8838]

I put 3/4 spacers on the front and one in spacers on the back to even them out and fender flares and now I can't go to a bigger tire cuz of the front steering hitting the plastic inner fender

[@dancooke6515]

Did you have to change the studs for the 3/4" spacers? I just ordered 1" for my Maverick.

[@rickygraham8838]

No I didn't have any problem because there's a divot in the back of the rims that allows for any extra stud@@dancooke6515

[@Sphoxros]

Would you agree, that putting a 1.5' in the front and 2' in the rear would square up the tires when finished ?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Absolutely. 1.5 in the front would be ideal. Back when i did this there were so few options available for the Mavs so thats why I decided to experiment with the 2", but i originally wanted 1.5

[@Sphoxros]

@@maverickoverlandadventures Awesome! Thats what I plan on doing, once I find a set of wheels I like that are also in the same bolt pattern >.> lol.

[@GTfromAG]

This was amazing & educational. Much love to this little truck. I'm starting to like it more & more each day. Still wish Ford didn't get rid of the Explorer Sport Trac. Still have mine, and it's ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🦸🏾💯.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I absolutely love my Maverick and am glad to hear you like the Maverick too. The Sport Trac was a sick little truck and I also wish they continued it. I don't think they got nearly as much love as they deserved

[@user-nu6cg9cb2e]

Aluminum will "weld" itself to uncoated steel or iron given the right amount of moisture & road salt. So you can expect problems when new rotors or drums are required.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

You're not wrong, but I've been running spacers on all my vehicles for years without issue. If it comes too it and I can't get them off when the time comes, at least these ones were cheap. All a big experiment so if that happens, I'll make a video about it and it'll help other people make better descisions for their own trucks

[@matarleon7128]

Does anyone know if that spacer will work for the XLT 2024?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I don't for sure, but I imagine the 24 is the exact same hub centerbore/bolt pattern as my 22 xlt. Look up your bolt pattern and hub centerbore numbers then find a spacer that matches. I'm like 99% sure this one will though. They should be the same

[@thebarathleticclub3512]

Do you have any rubbing of your tires in the wheel well from the spacers when turning?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Not with the tires that I have, and in the size that I have them. I know that folks with larger tires whoa re running spacers are getting rubbing. Just depends on the tire size.

[@thebarathleticclub3512]

@@maverickoverlandadventures youre running the stock rims? What tires do you have?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

@thebarathleticclub3512 stock XLT FX4 wheels, Pirelli Scorpion AT PLUS (the upgraded offroad version of the stock ATR's) in the stock size 225/65/17

[@thebarathleticclub3512]

@maverickoverlandadventures im loving your videos. I wanna get some wheel spacers like yours, i love how easy your femders were to put on, but i like the look of the EGR fender flares. So that's what I'm aiming for.

[@csilva6]

​@thebarathleticclub3512 did you install the egr ones? Im looking at those too, mainly because the fromt is two pieces allowing bumper to come off if needed.

[@ynad]

Where did you buy the one on your bug deflector? Also your fender flare? Thanks 👍

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Both are ford branded accessories right from their accessories website!

[@ynad]

@@maverickoverlandadventures thanks

[@BoostedMaverick]

@@maverickoverlandadventureswill the Ford Branded fender flares work with the Ford Branded accessories mud flaps

[@albanpires931]

You're front's going stick out to far! You should've went with 1.50 spacers!👍

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

That's what I wanted but they were all out of stock. This was more of an experiment since the 2" were in stock, but I actually really like the poke on it now!

[@dancooke6515]

How about 1 1/2 front, 2 in. backs?

[@eleazar0399]

Where did you get your fender flares?

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I ordered them with the truck from Ford's accessories department. To be honest though, now that more options have become available the ones Ford offers are way overpriced. Check out the ones made by EGR USA. $359! It's a great deal and they look even better than mine in my opinion!

[@alexyarmatov7378]

Never use the word cheap, otherwise the makers of spacers will raise there price, just say affordable.

[@scorpionTabarnak]

I putt 2” spacer on my maverick and i got some friction:/

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

You mean like the tire rubbing somewhere?

[@scorpionTabarnak]

@@maverickoverlandadventures yeah like on the pinch weld in front when i full turn.. i have 225/65/17 tire and my maverick is stock.

[@scorpionTabarnak]

Ur maverick is stock?

[@scorpionTabarnak]

Ford Maverick XL

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

@Brandon thegg Interesting.. yeah mine is completely stock other than the spacers and tires. I have more aggressive tires so theoretically they should definitely rub if your stock ones are. I don't have a lift or anything. Pretty strange that yours are rubbing. I do have the Fx4 package though, so my wheels are different than the XL wheels. That'd be my guess for the issue. The XL wheels must have less of an offset

[@Retiredatlast65]

Do not use an impact when replacing studs ? Bull, I'm a certified auto mechanic, started working as a mechanic in 1973, for 50 years now I have been using an impact gun replacing wheels and studs, and never, I repeat, never had a failure !

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Using an impact on lugs is extremely dangerous man. Most impacts are capable of applying far more foot lbs of torque than the recommended amount, which can in severe cases cause the studs to stretch and fatigue the metal, leading to eventual failure especially if the method is used a lot on those same studs/lug bolts. They aren't meant to take that much force. In the Maverick's case, the recommended torque for the lugs is 148 ft lbs. Nearly all impacts that are readily available at big box stores are capable if MUCH more than that even on the lowest setting. I'm not denying that you know your stuff if you have the experience that you say you do, but it's likely that the impacts that you've been using are much lower torque tools. There are certainly options out there that produce an acceptable amount of torque, but overall MOST impact drivers, especially air powered ones are much too powerful and dangerous to use. Additionally, even if the impact that you are using is very low powered and is applying an acceptable amount of torque to the lugs, all vehicle's torque specs are different and an impact offered no way to get them exactly to spec. You've been lucky so far that a customer's studs haven't been overtorqued to the point of failure yet. Also. You have to remember that I'm making content that other people are going to learn from and do themselves. If I say using an impact is fine and show myself doing it, some 17 year old kid is gonna bang out 1200 ft lbs on his studs and his whel is going to separate while he's drqg racing his buddies and he's gonna die. You can't honestly argue that me saying the correct way to do it is to use a torque wrench and apply the EXACT amount of pressure that the manufacturer recommends is incorrect lol

[@vinny143]

You keep stepping in the shot... cant see the car

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

I thought my camera angles were pretty good to show what I was working on while I was working 🤷 What parts are you talking about?

[@vinny143]

@Maverick Overland Adventures i wanted to see the whole truck.... seen it at end of video. Looks good

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

@Vinny Ohhhh, I see what yiu mean now. Well, sorry about that, but I'm glad you got to see it at the end of the video. Thanks!

[@rgg7150]

Nice truck!! But man lay off the caffeine you talk too much!!! Just saying.

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

*sips coffee*

[@casper24ism]

Dude if those arent bora hubcentric spacers,I would not instal them!!!

[@maverickoverlandadventures]

Had em on for nearly 20k now, no issues yet 🤷‍♂️ They are hubcentric for the Maverick, the mach E, and the edge though

[@casper24ism]

@maverickoverlandadventures i understand,but one day going around a fast bend one breakes you go head on ito opposite traffic,um not worth it,good bora spacers will cost 500 dollars but they are made much better than cheap china stuff.i hope everything is fine in the fure for you.