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erok
02-26-2002, 06:37 PM
What alignment "crash" bolts do you use to run -2
autxr
02-26-2002, 06:41 PM
It took a 1 dot and a 3 dot for me to get to -2 degrees camber.

Scott
scapamouche
02-26-2002, 09:40 PM
I've only been able to get -1.5 degrees using a single 3 bolt on each side. I could get the -2 on the drivers side, but not on the passenger side.
Raymund
02-27-2002, 02:23 AM
I ran on to that problem also. I use to be able to get away with -2degrees with only one dot3 on the stock suspension. last time i had the car aligned, the sportivo only went so far as -1.6 with the one dot3 on each side.

im ussing..
top crashbolt: dot3
bottom crashbolt dot2

on the left side the car can achieve a maximum of -2.5 of camber. while on the right -2 is its max. (i wonder why?)

to be on the safe side Just order another set of dot3s and forget the dot2s. and dont worry about two dot3s being weaker due to its smaller diameter. its the clamping force generated by the bolts that bares the weight not the actual bolt itself.
traitor
03-06-2002, 07:46 AM
where do you get these crash bolts? I have been to Toyota and they don't have any, went to a local alignment shop and they wanted WAY too much for a set of camber bolts. I was gonna try to put about -1.5 degrees before this weekend but, oh well, I guess I can just wait till I lower the car.
autxr
03-06-2002, 09:12 AM
You have to order them from Toyota, or know the part numbers...

Here is the sheet with all the numbers (and instructions) you need.

http://home.earthlink.net/~celica73/camber.jpg

Just order 2 of each size. It will be about $2.50 each and 1 to 3 days for delivery.

Scott
pitcrew
03-06-2002, 09:54 AM
The higher # bolt must go in the top position to get max camber.
There must be a significant variation allowed on the control arms.
We can get .4 more camber on one side of the rear than the other. Anyone have a "short" upper control arm?
pitcrew
03-06-2002, 09:58 AM
Originally posted by traitor
where do you get these crash bolts? I have been to Toyota and they don't have any, went to a local alignment shop and they wanted WAY too much for a set of camber bolts. I was gonna try to put about -1.5 degrees before this weekend but, oh well, I guess I can just wait till I lower the car.

From what I've been told, you will need to REMOVE camber with lowered suspension.