The pictured vehicle in the instructions is our very own "ScionJohn" We always talk to other people about our spacers whenever we can. :D

 

This may sound dumb, but do you need Shims and Spacers?

-nt

 

For me personally, No. But I did get them and installed them. For some it brings the rear wheels out a bit more flush for appearance reasons. Unless of course you have staggered fitment wheels.

But as far as handling and track stuff, I'm still a firm believer in having a wider track up front and would prolly not run these for those reasons.

I have to admit though, it does make my xB look a bit better, though it may not be noticeable to some.

 

I am looking to just push out the rear wheels to make it flush, are shims for the rear and spacers for the front?? Or do you need both to push out the rear wheels?

I dont think I was clear in my first question
-nt

 

me lieky also, im 16 and installed um in a half hour in my driveway, highly recommend

 

You can run the rear spacer shims to add 10mm to the rear. If you need more than that you could add a spacer also. The shims go behind the whole rear hub assembly, pushing it all outward. The spacers go over the lugs, pushing just the wheel out. Spacers can be used both front and rear if you need them

 

I ordered mine on Friday. I already receved confirmation that they were shipped the same day. Thanks Van!!!

 

Ok, this may be a stupid question so forgive my ignorance. When you install these shims do the rear wheels need to be balanced?

 

No they don't

 

A nice subtle mod to flush out the rear tires w/o having to buy wheels spacers and extended lug nuts. And easier to install!

 

Do you have to allign the wheels after instalation of these shims?????????????

 

Nope, it's not needed. Just make sure everything is tightened to spec. You can also use the "yeah, it's tight" method.

I don't even think the dealership does rear alignments on the xA/xB/Echo...

 

Thanks everyone, i will install mine as soon as it stops raining.

 

The dealers can do 4 wheel allignment on the xB...I had it done after lowering mine.

 

Van is AWESOME!!! I ordered my set on New Year's Eve, and they arrived on Monday the 3rd. I had some issues with the first set that was shipped out to me. It seems that the machinist made a slight error, and the holes did not line up correctly. I contacted Van and he overnighted a new set to me the next day. It is great that there still are people who believe in customer service and stand behind their products!

Install was easy. It took under an hour by myself with hand tools.

 

Told y'all Van was a good dude!

 

bought mine a few weeks back and been meaning to post here. kickass shims :D cant get any better than these. thanks a ton Van

 

which translates into "the dealers charge you for a 4 wheel alignment lol

 

Paying for an alignment is cheaper than paying for a new set of tires with improper wear.

 

Mang, I'm glad someone FINALLY agrees with me on this.

Anytime I do suspension mods or tire/wheels changes, I get an alignment.