Hi, first post here and new to diy auto care. So I recently put a new set of tires on my 2007 Kia Sportage FWD, after the last set was showing cords well within 2 years of install. The front passenger tread was worn significantly on the outer edge - so I thought that I would have a suspension check by my local trusted mechanic. The alignment report showed positive camber on the front passenger at 0.67 degrees, the back passenger at -1.19 degrees, the front driver side at -0.40, and the back driver side at -1.07. I'm not sure what manufacturer tolerances are, but the shop recommend camber kits on both the front and the back. With alignment, camber kits, and replacement of a busted boot on a sway bar link, they estimated $504. This is might be fair because they do good work, but a little tough to swallow after dropping $450 on tires, $180 on brake parts, and $275 for 8 plugs and wires on my second vehicle (installed).
So here's my question. It looks like the way to adjust the camber on my Kia is where the two bolts attach the wheel hub to the strut. I can order a MOOG K90474 cam bolt on rock auto for $12. Would replacing the top bolt on each strut provide enough correction to get my camber in check? Or would I need two bolts on each strut? I'm just looking to avoid the insane mark up on these bolts/installation so that I can have an alignment done by my local shop.
Thanks for the help!
So here's my question. It looks like the way to adjust the camber on my Kia is where the two bolts attach the wheel hub to the strut. I can order a MOOG K90474 cam bolt on rock auto for $12. Would replacing the top bolt on each strut provide enough correction to get my camber in check? Or would I need two bolts on each strut? I'm just looking to avoid the insane mark up on these bolts/installation so that I can have an alignment done by my local shop.
Thanks for the help!