Notices
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling Coilovers, Shocks, Airbags, Swaybars...

How to Install OTG Camber Shims (56k beware)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-21-2005 | 07:32 PM
  #1  
Silencei2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 282
From: Irvine, CA
Default How to Install OTG Camber Shims (56k beware)

This is a quick little write up with lots of pictures. (56k nah)

Before:

-Left side:



-Right side:



Step one:
Start by gathering tools... it will make the installation go a lot smoother. One Ton Garage suggests having:
* Car jack (and jack stands)
* Lug nut wrench
* Small, flathead screwdriver
* Ratchet with socket sizes: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm

Heres a pic of all the tools I used



Step two:
Organize the pieces in the camber shim kit... I would take the Left(Driver) side pieces and put them next to the driver side wheel and do the same with the Right(Passenger) side pieces. Just so you dont mix them up.



Step three:
Take off the wheel... self explanitory but you should be left with something like this:



Step four:
Remove the plug as well as the brackets for the parking brake and brake line. You will need the 10mm and 14mm sockets for this.




Step five:
Remove the 4 12mm lugs holding the rear brake hub to the control arm. The space behind the control arm is tight so be careful not to strip the lugs.



You should end up with these 4 lugs per side



Step six:
Pull the rear hub away from the control arm like so...



And install the proper shim with the letter facing up and into the hub. In this case I'm installing the shim with R(Right) on the passenger wheel.




After doing that place the hub back into its respective spot on the control arm.

Step seven:
Get the dog bone and with the arrow facing up and into the control arm use the bolts that is provided and start hand tightening them into the hub. You will need the 17mm sockets for these bolts






Hand tighten them in a X pattern, the same as when you would tighten the lugs on your wheels.

Step eight:
Then, get your trusty torque wrench and tighten them down to 48in-lb. like so...




Again you would tighten them in a X pattern to ensure even tightening on all 4 corners

Step nine:
Put your wheel back on



Here are the results:





And some eye candy:



Hope this helps!
Old 11-21-2005 | 10:51 PM
  #2  
stick_1NZ's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,993
From: Abra, Philippines
Default

This is a very helpful write up. Thanks.
Old 11-21-2005 | 11:36 PM
  #3  
kewlbox's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 829
From: Lomira, Wisconsin
Default

It must suck living in cali and have to dress in shorts and sandles in nov. hahaha.

but hey, gfreat write up though, i am thinking of doing this
Old 11-22-2005 | 12:02 AM
  #4  
2tone_xB's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,810
From: Orlando, FL
Default

well put.
tight xB!
Old 11-22-2005 | 12:13 AM
  #5  
Silencei2's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 282
From: Irvine, CA
Default

Originally Posted by xBbmxer
It must suck living in cali and have to dress in shorts and sandles in nov. hahaha.

but hey, gfreat write up though, i am thinking of doing this
You're telling me... the weather sucks over here... hot... cold... hot... cold... rain...

its like WTF?!
Old 11-22-2005 | 12:37 AM
  #6  
1epoXyBox's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 701
From: L.A.,CA
Default

Nice write-up. This will really help when I put mine on. Thanks for the post!
Old 11-22-2005 | 12:40 AM
  #7  
squirrel's Avatar
Banned
SL Member
Team N.V.S.
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,770
From: 886motorwerx
Default

Nice! The mods should make this a FAQ!

Nice front bumper cover too!
Old 11-22-2005 | 12:41 AM
  #8  
BrianxB's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,489
From: between DC and Baltimore
Default

nice writeup
Old 11-28-2005 | 08:56 PM
  #9  
trdsparks's Avatar
Former Sponsor
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,600
From: Myrtle Beach, SC
Default

Originally Posted by squirrel
Nice! The mods should make this a FAQ!

Nice front bumper cover too!
Old 11-28-2005 | 10:30 PM
  #10  
bBOXD's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 739
From: HELLO! :)
Default

Great job!!





















Now, get lower! HAHAHA.
Old 11-28-2005 | 10:47 PM
  #11  
squirrel's Avatar
Banned
SL Member
Team N.V.S.
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4,770
From: 886motorwerx
Default

How come this isn't a FAQ yet!?!
Old 11-29-2005 | 03:59 AM
  #12  
hamads's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 99
From: Aiea, HI
Default

great job with the how-to ! gonna use this as a quick reference link for sure
Old 11-29-2005 | 02:03 PM
  #13  
Fujiz_xb's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
sIcKsCiOnS
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,910
From: Fujiz World
Default

looking sick looking sick.the fuji likes.
Old 02-04-2006 | 03:39 AM
  #14  
rebelMan's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
KAD
SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,197
From: Sarasota, FL
Default

Wow great job on the write-up, makes me want to get the shims now. And i never seen the JP kit look so good man, and i love the wheels
Old 02-04-2006 | 04:01 AM
  #15  
cjastacio's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 224
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Great write up and pics too! But I have been trying to figure out the purpose. Especially concidering they will wear your tires faster. Is it just so you can get the box even lower with them on?
Old 02-04-2006 | 06:03 AM
  #16  
rebelMan's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
KAD
SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,197
From: Sarasota, FL
Default

The OTG kit has toe correction, usually when you alter your camber it throws your toe out which is what wears your tires out faster .... having these will just wear out the contact patch but it shouldn't be any faster then normal thread life (under normal driving). At least as far as a i know ... you can also have your tires taken off and flipped around (and moved to the opposite of the car) so you use up the leftover tread that wasn't really used. I hope i got it right
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
scionhawaii
Scion tC 2G Suspension & Handling
13
06-19-2015 03:59 PM
SuBSiN
PPC: Interior / Electronics
1
03-13-2015 04:02 AM
Frustratez
Scion tC 1G Forced Induction
3
02-26-2015 04:03 PM
kleecker
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Suspension & Handling
5
01-02-2015 08:09 PM
TheRedBox
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Drivetrain & Power
31
12-02-2003 04:53 PM



Quick Reply: How to Install OTG Camber Shims (56k beware)



All times are GMT. The time now is 12:37 AM.