Step by Step xD Spacer Shim Installation w/PICS

[YELOSUB]

***Mods could we sticky this please***

Ok. we forgot to take pics on the first side, and it went way too easy... so we took pics on the other side.

here is the spacer shim and hardware for 1 wheel.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer1.jpg

Before adding 10mm Randode Spacer Shim:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer2.jpg

Break the lug nuts loose, then jack up and support vehicle with jack stands.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer4.jpg

Remove the wheel to expose the brake drum.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer5.jpg

Make sure the parking brake is released and pull off the drum.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer6.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer7.jpg

Locate and remove the four hub bolts with a 14mm socket and ratchet.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer8.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer9.jpg

Locate the ABS sensor wire on the back of the hub. there is a plastic cover over the plug that must be removed to access the button on the bottom to release the plug.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer10.jpg

At this point the hub can be removed.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer11.jpg

Pull the brake backing plate away from the axle flange and slide the spacer shim into place.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer12.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer13.jpg

Line up the shim and put the backing plate back into position.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer14.jpg

Put some red loc-tite on the supplied bolts and bolt the hub back on. Leave the bolts loose until all four have been started. Torque to about 40 foot pounds.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer15.jpg

Plug the ABS sensor wire back onto the hub.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer16.jpg

Reinstall drum.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer17.jpg

Put the wheel back on, torque it down, and lower the car back to the ground.
stand back and admire your new wide stance.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer19.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer20.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer21.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/Spacer25.jpg

Spacer shims now in stock for xA, xB, xD, and Yaris...Cube coming soon.

[SciFion]

Awseome DIY review Tim! Most excellent way to contribute to the forum. Looked like it took about 20-30 minutes from start to finish?

[YELOSUB]

Thanks, glad we could help...Can we get it stickied?

I would say 30 minutes or so...We did this like 3 times that day because I tried different sized spacers and were able to nail it down in less than 10 minutes start to finish for each side...

[SciFion]

Thanks, glad we could help...Can we get it stickied?

Done!

[xDevint]

Nice and the stance looks great.

[TheLittleDeviant]

Very nice Tim! Stance looks good!

[YELOSUB]

Thanks....It looked good with the TRD's but when I switched to the DF's i had to remove them because I rubbed like crazy even after grinding the inner fender lip...I need to run a stretched set up in the rear...

[CXTKRS1]

Curious, did you sell your TRD's or do you still have them?

[YELOSUB]

I sold them...

[newagestar]

any one know were i can get rear camber shims????????

[YELOSUB]

Try checking out this thread and PM'ing him...Maybe he can make you some... http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183243

[Cylon_xD]

It looked good with the TRD's but when I switched to the DF's i had to remove them because I rubbed like crazy even after grinding the inner fender lip...I need to run a stretched set up in the rear...

I hate to say I told you so, Tim, but... :)

it does sux, I really would like to widen my wheel stance like that too, but to do that, you def can't go any lower than a TRD drop... And I don't want to have to modify my fenders... If someone made replacement flared fenders like in a body kit, that would be great, but then I'd never be able to afford it anyway, lol...

[dminner]

Where do you guys get your rear spacers from.

I ordered a set from randode.com...but not sure if or when I will ever get them...

Any other suppliers?

[YELOSUB]

When did you order your spacers? PM your info if you want and I will personally call Randy and make sure he gets on it...He's dealing with some personal sh^t...

[cubanoloko]

Hey, im planning on buying some apacers for my xd, im currently running 17 by 7.5 with 205.50r17 and dropped on teins, ill be getting 195.45.r17 soon, i was wondering how far out can i bring my tire without having to roll my femders? And if anyone have a link to where i can get the spacers from, i still cant find a good place.