Whether you want to add a new style to your bathtub or replace a rusty older unit, replacing a tub spout is a simple project that can be completed in very little time. Simply choose the finish that works best with your shower. This Westbrass 5-1/2 in. long unit, provides a spout only, with a shower head diverter. Tub spout unthreads by turning counterclockwise from affront mount 1/2 in. IPS pipe nipple. Replacement spout threads back on again, using the 1/2 in. front mount threads.