Thought I would try doing a "How-to" for once.
I have been inspired by some many of them here.

here goes

Today we will be installing the One Ton Garage 10mm hub spacers for the rear of the Scion xA/xB. This kit is a fairly simple install, it requires a 12mm socket and a 17mm socket. A pick tool is helpful for the wheel speed sendor connectors but not totally necessary.



lets get started

lift the rear of the vehicle off the gound and remove the rear wheels

from the center of the car looking outward you should clearly (wipe the dust away) see the four bolt holding the rear hub assembly and the wheel speed sensor connector



first is to disconnect the speed sensor



four 12mm bolts are removed, you might have trouble with the one behind the shock, and we pull the assembly away from the axle beam
take care not to let this dangle, ALWAYS SUPPORT THE DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLY
the brake line here is a steel line, NOT FLEXIBLE
you will have to bend it a little to get everything to line up correctly though




place spacer over wheel speed sensor and re-install entire assembly with bolts and lock washers included in the kit. This part can be frustrating as the inner hub that holds the threads can and will turn, causing the threaded section to not line up with the hole in the dust plate. ILLUSTRATED HERE



i used the pick tool from before to help line these up, then install all 4 bolts with lock washers finger tight and then torque to spec. I have been a mechanic for 5 years so my spec is not Toyotas. If you need to know the true specs call Toyota.



that's it, enjoy your newfound wideness and spread good cheer for all

 

maybe i should have titled it

"Who new 10mm would feel so good???"

 

Great DIY.

a little something extra to make install a little easier. Get two spare 12mm bolts(longer than the one you use to install). Cut out the head and screw it in before you put on the 10mm spacer. works great on keeping everything lined up for install. Learned this trick from a service tech on repairing CNC Machines.

again great DIY

oh yeah. i wanna see some pics of the final install with you wheels

 

I just installed some on mine with some Goldlines.
Here's a pic:

 

ahh good tip abbfanuc

where were you last weekend!?!?!?!

 

Is it nescessary to get these spacers if you lower your xb?

Do the rear wheels rub if you don't space them out?

Looks good though!

 

It's not required, just makes it look a lot better. Pushes the rear wheels out so that they are flush with the fender like the front.

 

Thanks, I'll lower the car and see how it looks with out them and if it looks like it's needed I'll probably get some.

 

umm imma need some spacers with my axis 7 mods 19's..

dammit it tought they installed in the front. (notice im not a mechanic)

 

The torque specs can be found in OneTonGarage's installation manual

http://www.onetongarage.com/manuals/...him/index.html

 

thanks for the kind words on my write up
I always wanted to do one and finally got a camera worthy (Casio P-600)

after driving on them for a while with no other changes, I think the box handles a little better
Corner speeds that used to kick the Traction Control on are higher by 2-3mph
and it feels more stable mid-corner while accelerating...even at WOT

I am not saying these things should be autocrossed but it definitely made a slight improvement in handling

now let's see what happens when my 16x9's show up from Germany

heh heh heh heh..................................

Maybe the Moderators will grant my little article it's highest honor
a place in the Grand and Illustrious ScionLife FAQ
please....please...please...please...please...please...
<----praying to car gods

 

Been in taiwan for the last 2 weeks on business. Now I'm on to Indiana for the rest of the week

 

It dosen't even look like the rear is spaced out at all ... I can't imangine what it looked like without the spacers ...

 

It's even with the front now.

 

What offset are your wheels?

 

Not a clue, But I would like deeper ones.