Camber Arms

Nolathane camber arms are complete front upper control arm assemblies that correct camber when the factory arms can?t. Lifting a 4WD, fitting stiffer springs or chasing sharper handling on a performance car can all push camber outside the range a standard wheel alignment can fix. Camber arms move the top of the wheel back to where it should be, protecting tyre life and restoring predictable steering.

Fixed offset camber arms suit lifted 4WDs and utes with independent front suspension (IFS), while performance alloy arms give a broader camber adjustment range for modified and performance builds. Each arm arrives fully assembled with bushes and a ball joint fitted.

Understanding Camber

Camber is the inward or outward tilt of a wheel when viewed from the front of the vehicle. If the top of the tyre leans in towards the engine bay, that?s negative camber. If it leans out, that?s positive camber. Vehicle manufacturers set a narrow camber range that balances tyre wear, straight-line stability and grip.

Small amounts of negative camber help the tyre stay flat on the road when the body rolls in a corner. Too much negative camber wears the inner edge of the tyre, while too much positive camber wears the outer edge and makes the vehicle feel vague. A difference in camber from left to right also causes the vehicle to pull towards the side with more positive camber.

How Ride Height Changes Camber

On a double wishbone front suspension, the upper and lower control arms are different lengths and swing through different arcs. Change the ride height and the relationship between them changes too.

• Lifting an IFS 4WD or ute drops the lower control arm to a steeper angle. Camber and caster both shift, and even a modest lift can use up the factory alignment adjustment.
• Lowering a vehicle typically adds negative camber as the arms move above their designed angle.
• Sagging springs and worn bushes on high-kilometre vehicles can slowly move camber outside specification too.

When the alignment technician has wound the factory cam bolts or shims to the end of their range and camber is still out, a camber arm is the fix.

Fixed Offset vs Adjustable Camber Arms

Fixed Offset Camber Arms

Fixed offset arms relocate the upper ball joint compared with the factory arm. On a lifted 4WD, that offset restores camber and adds back the caster lost in the lift, which improves straight-line stability and steering return. Because the correction is built in, the vehicle?s existing adjusters stay available for fine tuning. Fixed offset arms are designed for a specific lift range, so match them to the vehicle?s settled ride height.

Adjustable Camber Arms

Adjustable camber arms provide a wider adjustment window than the factory arm. Performance alloy arms in this range let camber be set more negative for cornering grip or brought back towards neutral, depending on the build. They suit vehicles that run lowered suspension, wider tyres or a track-focused setup. Each listing shows whether an arm is fixed offset or adjustable and the correction it provides.

Front vs Rear Camber Arms

The term ?camber arms? also covers rear upper control arms (often called RUCAs) on passenger and performance cars with independent rear suspension. The arms in this range are front upper control arms, so confirm the fitting position before ordering.

Signs You Need Camber Arms

• Tyres wearing on the inner or outer shoulder soon after an alignment
• An alignment report showing camber outside specification with adjusters at their limit
• The vehicle pulling to one side on a flat road
• Light or wandering steering after a lift, often linked to lost caster
• Upper ball joints running at a steep angle or binding at full droop
• The upper arm contacting the coil over strut when the suspension extends

Bushes, Joints and Construction

Nolathane camber arms are supplied with Nolathane bushings at the inner pivots, including maintenance-free GIIRO bushing technology on many applications. GIIRO bushings let the arm articulate freely without regular greasing, and the arm shape gives extra clearance to the coil over strut on lifted vehicles.

Each arm includes a new, high-quality upper ball joint. On lifted vehicles, aftermarket arms often allow more ball joint articulation than the factory part, which reduces binding at full droop. Some performance arms elsewhere in the market use spherical or pillow ball joints for maximum precision, but they transmit more noise and vibration and need closer inspection, so bushed arms are usually the better choice for touring and daily driving.

What?s Included

Camber arms are supplied as complete assemblies with bushes and ball joints already fitted, typically as a left and right pair. There?s no need to press bushes or ball joints from the old arms, which saves workshop time and means every wear item at the upper arm is new. Each listing shows the kit contents, fitting position and any vehicle-specific requirements, such as the steering knuckle type.

Our fitment guarantee means the arms you order for your vehicle are confirmed to suit it.

Fitting Camber Arms

Fitting suits professional workshops and experienced home mechanics. As a general guide:

1. Raise the vehicle safely, support the chassis on stands and remove the front wheels.
2. Support the lower control arm to take load off the upper arm.
3. Separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle and remove the inner pivot bolts.
4. Fit the new camber arm in the correct orientation and torque the ball joint nut to specification.
5. Lower the vehicle onto its wheels and tighten the inner pivot bolts at ride height.
6. Have a wheel alignment (tracking) carried out to set camber, caster and toe.

Check ABS sensor leads and brake lines for slack at full droop, and re-check torque at the next service.

Limitations and Compliance

Camber arms correct camber and, on fixed offset designs, help restore caster. They don?t change CV joint angles, bump steer or ride quality, which also shift with a lift. On a performance car, running aggressive negative camber improves cornering grip but increases inner tyre wear on the road, so most street vehicles are best set close to the manufacturer?s range.

Rules on suspension modifications differ between Australian states, and in the UK and Europe modifications may be assessed at MOT or periodic inspections. Some changes require engineering certification. Check the requirements where your vehicle is registered and tell your insurer about any modifications.

Built on 50 Years of Suspension Experience

Nolathane has been making polyurethane suspension bushings since 1974, originally developed to replace brass bushes in hillclimb competition. Today the same signature red bushings, made in a range of durometers (hardness grades), are trusted by mechanics and DIY?ers for their abrasion resistance, high load-bearing capability and resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering.

Shop Camber Arms

Camber arms are one of the alignment repairs covered by Nolathane's alignment arms range.

Find the camber arms for your vehicle, then order online with fast shipping or have them fitted by a Nolathane reseller. Every arm is backed by Nolathane?s warranty, 60-day returns give you time if a part isn?t right, and our local support team can help whether you?re correcting camber after a lift, replacing worn upper arms or setting up a performance build.