A camber kit is a type of shock absorber used on cars that have been modified. The kit is useful to straighten out the wheels that become arched inward or outward when the body of the car is altered or when larger wheels are used. A camber kit helps align the tires when rims are replaced or damaged. A camber kit allows the tires to meet the road evenly, wear properly and provide a smoother ride.
The lower the suspension, the more negative camber you will get. A negative camber measurement means the tires are slanted inwards on top and outwards on the bottom of the tires. A positive camber indicates the wheels are bowed in the opposite position.
The only way to check the angles of the tires properly is with an alignment. You also may feel pulling to one side when driving or notice uneven tire wear. A camber kit can fix the problems.
Camber kits are made for specific makes and models of cars.
Camber kits can run anywhere from $80 for a rear camber kit for a 1995 Honda Civic, to more than $200 for a front camber kit for the same car.
Racecars need to use adjustable camber kits, which can be adjusted using a built-in sliding ball joint.
