Rear Wheel Shims... How do they work? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Archangel1183 · 06-07-2012, 05:23 PM

Hey guys,

I had a question. When you order a Rear Camber Shim Kit, Does it come with one shim or a few shims? In the picture it shows 3. If it comes with 3, are they different sizes in thickness?

I'm guessing it needs to be installed at the alignment shop so they can install the one that's needed?

I'm planning on lowering my XA soon and was wondering how it works and if I should do the work myself.

Thanks

vten · 06-07-2012, 06:19 PM

I received 2 of single shim in the package, I'm not sure how to put it on since I have the rear discs conversion .... So I'll let my local shop to do the installation.

Archangel1183 · 06-07-2012, 06:56 PM

2 Single Shims? How would they know how thick you need them or how many degrees off the camber would be? Wouldn't a thicker shim be needed if the car is lowered say 2" opposed to 1 inch?

OTA'sTOY · 06-07-2012, 07:20 PM

if you are going to get a shim kit for the rear your best bet is the SPC brand #75800 EZ shim -1.5 to +1.5 degree adjustable
corrects camber and (or) caster issues

Archangel1183 · 06-07-2012, 07:35 PM

Darn. I ordered the Eibach Kit. They use the same picture on various websites.

What's the difference?

Eibach
http://mudflaps.com/i-7234562-eibach...amber-kit.html

SPC
http://www.fastscions.com/spc-perfor...006-75800.aspx

They also seem to have the Same model number (SPC 75800 VS Eibach 75800K)

Archangel1183 · 06-07-2012, 07:42 PM

Did a little more searching. I found some info on Eibach.com, I entered part number 5.75800K and found a downloadable PDF. I searched the part number on the PDF and found:

"5.75800K Rear + / - 1.50". Looks like it's the same part offered by SPC.

OTA'sTOY · 06-07-2012, 07:49 PM

same thing

Archangel1183 · 06-07-2012, 08:06 PM

I thought so. I'm gonna have the Alignment shop install them. Thanks

Archangel1183 · 06-08-2012, 12:21 PM

Does anyone have their Yaris dropped 2" without any camber kit at all? I'm itching to install my Sportline springs but the F&R Camber kit are on backorder for about a week.

Archangel1183 · 06-09-2012, 02:28 AM

I installed them without the camber kits and it's not a huge difference. I'm still going to have it aligned when I get the kits.

33OH · 06-12-2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel1183

Does anyone have their Yaris dropped 2" without any camber kit at all? I'm itching to install my Sportline springs but the F&R Camber kit are on backorder for about a week.

I've had mine dropped 2" without camber for about 4 years.

Thirty-Nine · 06-12-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33OH

I've had mine dropped 2" without camber for about 4 years.

It'll be five years in August for mine lowered 2" w/o camber.

Archangel1183 · 06-15-2012, 03:52 AM

Thanks guys. You convinced me to just install them without the camber kit. I still plan on installing it and having it aligned when I receive it.

Here are some pics I took today.

Kendrik · 06-18-2012, 12:26 AM

how durable are the camber shims? I mean, how long can you use them before it needs to be replaced since they are plastic? thanks

J.A.R.V.I.S. · 06-23-2012, 05:58 PM

hey I'm new to the site. just looking over this thread about camber. if anyone has an xb or xa i have a kit that is metal from REALCAMBER.COM if this helps anyone of you out please let me know.

06-07-2012, 05:23 PM	#1
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Rear Wheel Shims... How do they work? Hey guys, I had a question. When you order a Rear Camber Shim Kit, Does it come with one shim or a few shims? In the picture it shows 3. If it comes with 3, are they different sizes in thickness? I'm guessing it needs to be installed at the alignment shop so they can install the one that's needed? I'm planning on lowering my XA soon and was wondering how it works and if I should do the work myself. Thanks

06-07-2012, 07:20 PM	#4
OTA'sTOY DAT'S RIGHT I GOTz 2 View User's Garage Drives: '10 5dr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 361	if you are going to get a shim kit for the rear your best bet is the SPC brand #75800 EZ shim -1.5 to +1.5 degree adjustable corrects camber and (or) caster issues __________________

06-15-2012, 03:52 AM	#13
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Thanks guys. You convinced me to just install them without the camber kit. I still plan on installing it and having it aligned when I receive it. Here are some pics I took today. Last edited by Archangel1183; 06-15-2012 at 12:44 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW	VitzBoy	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	7	09-20-2023 07:50 AM
When will the Yaris hit the showrooms at dealers?	Petrolhead	New YARIS Purchase Forum	181	11-28-2011 07:03 AM
increasing sound insulation?	BLOODY_STONE	DIY / Maintenance / Service	20	06-14-2011 09:19 AM
Rear toe adjustment...shims??	ozmdd	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	0	10-15-2009 10:32 PM

06-07-2012, 06:19 PM	#2
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	I received 2 of single shim in the package, I'm not sure how to put it on since I have the rear discs conversion .... So I'll let my local shop to do the installation.

06-07-2012, 06:56 PM	#3
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	2 Single Shims? How would they know how thick you need them or how many degrees off the camber would be? Wouldn't a thicker shim be needed if the car is lowered say 2" opposed to 1 inch?

06-07-2012, 07:35 PM	#5
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Darn. I ordered the Eibach Kit. They use the same picture on various websites. What's the difference? Eibach http://mudflaps.com/i-7234562-eibach...amber-kit.html SPC http://www.fastscions.com/spc-perfor...006-75800.aspx They also seem to have the Same model number (SPC 75800 VS Eibach 75800K)

06-07-2012, 07:42 PM	#6
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Did a little more searching. I found some info on Eibach.com, I entered part number 5.75800K and found a downloadable PDF. I searched the part number on the PDF and found: "5.75800K Rear + / - 1.50". Looks like it's the same part offered by SPC.

06-07-2012, 07:49 PM	#7
OTA'sTOY DAT'S RIGHT I GOTz 2 View User's Garage Drives: '10 5dr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 361	same thing __________________

06-07-2012, 08:06 PM	#8
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	I thought so. I'm gonna have the Alignment shop install them. Thanks

06-08-2012, 12:21 PM	#9
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	Does anyone have their Yaris dropped 2" without any camber kit at all? I'm itching to install my Sportline springs but the F&R Camber kit are on backorder for about a week.

06-09-2012, 02:28 AM	#10
Archangel1183 Drives: Frontier Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9	I installed them without the camber kits and it's not a huge difference. I'm still going to have it aligned when I get the kits.

06-18-2012, 12:26 AM	#14
Kendrik Drives: 2011 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Asia Posts: 17	how durable are the camber shims? I mean, how long can you use them before it needs to be replaced since they are plastic? thanks

06-23-2012, 05:58 PM	#15
J.A.R.V.I.S. war machine Drives: 2012 yaris LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 8	hey I'm new to the site. just looking over this thread about camber. if anyone has an xb or xa i have a kit that is metal from REALCAMBER.COM if this helps anyone of you out please let me know.