1997 Celica ST Camber Specs Options

[DXPro]

Does anyone know the camber spec for a 1997 Celica ST in the rear? My rear camber was set too far in and now my inner rear walls are completely shot...these tires I got at the beginning of last year. I have 17 inch rims so let me know if you have information on this!

[HectortheRican]

I highly doubt alignment specs for a 97 ST are hugely different from a 95 ST. I just got an alignment and I have my spec sheet handy - you're in luck.
Now, these aren't strict factory specs, but it's how my car is aligned right now and everything is cherry (I've got 17x8 wheels and 235/45 tires)

Left Rear
Camber: -1.4
Toe: 0.14

Right Rear
Camber: -1.8
Toe: 0.19


Bonus

Left Front
Camber: -0.8
Caster: 2.5
Toe: -0.03

Right Front
Camber: -1.0
Caster: 2.2
Toe: -0.02

This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 26, 2016 - 11:24 PM

[DXPro]

I highly doubt alignment specs for a 97 ST are hugely different from a 95 ST. I just got an alignment and I have my spec sheet handy - you're in luck.
Now, these aren't strict factory specs, but it's how my car is aligned right now and everything is cherry (I've got 17x8 wheels and 235/45 tires)

Left Rear
Camber: -1.4
Toe: 0.14

Right Rear
Camber: -1.8
Toe: 0.19


Bonus

Left Front
Camber: -0.8
Caster: 2.5
Toe: -0.03

Right Front
Camber: -1.0
Caster: 2.2
Toe: -0.02

Thanks for the specs. I really think my rears are far greater than what yours are made to...the camber can be seen from a distance. But how is camber even adjusted on this system? I thought the MacPherson system had a fixed camber?

[HectortheRican]

Thanks for the specs. I really think my rears are far greater than what yours are made to...the camber can be seen from a distance. But how is camber even adjusted on this system? I thought the MacPherson system had a fixed camber?

Buy some camber bolts to replace a pair of your McPherson knuckle bolts. I have a pair of Eibach camber bolts installed on my front end - they're good for +/- 1.5 degrees of adjustment.
I've been meaning to buy a set for the rear as well.

[DXPro]

Thanks for the specs. I really think my rears are far greater than what yours are made to...the camber can be seen from a distance. But how is camber even adjusted on this system? I thought the MacPherson system had a fixed camber?

Buy some camber bolts to replace a pair of your McPherson knuckle bolts. I have a pair of Eibach camber bolts installed on my front end - they're good for +/- 1.5 degrees of adjustment.
I've been meaning to buy a set for the rear as well.

I have been thinking about getting eccentric bolts for the rear. My dad also stated that my caster may be off as well so he says it is best to take it back to where I got the alignment from so they can compensate. I am pretty upset since I just bought those tires last year and now they are no good. I have seen some on Rock Auto for a decent price and they go for up to +/- 2.5 degrees (I know that isn't necessary but they're a decent price anyways).