Alignment Parts

Nolathane alignment parts give you the adjustment needed to set your wheel alignment correctly and keep it there. The range includes strut camber adjusting bolts, replacement inner control arm camber bolts and toe adjusting bolts for applicable vehicles. Together, they restore lost adjustment, correct uneven tyre wear and help your vehicle track straight and corner with confidence.

Whether your vehicle has been lowered or lifted, has worn or seized factory adjusters, or simply needs more adjustment than the factory parts allow, Nolathane alignment parts are a practical, cost-effective solution for passenger cars, performance vehicles, 4WDs and pick-ups.

Understanding Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment describes the angles at which your wheels sit relative to the road and to each other. Three main angles affect how a vehicle drives and how its tyres wear:

• Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel, viewed from the front.
• Caster is the forward or rearward tilt of the steering axis, viewed from the side. It affects straight-line stability and steering self-centring.
• Toe is whether the front edges of the wheels point slightly inwards or outwards, viewed from above.

When these angles are correct, the tyres sit flat on the road, the vehicle tracks straight, and the steering feels stable and predictable. When they?re out of specification, tyres wear unevenly, the vehicle can pull to one side, and handling suffers.

What a Camber Kit Does

A camber kit provides adjustment to change the camber angle of the wheels. Many vehicles have very little, or no, factory camber adjustment, so when ride height changes or components wear, there?s no way to bring camber back into specification without aftermarket parts.

Nolathane camber adjusting bolts are a simple form of camber kit. On strut suspensions, they replace a standard strut-to-knuckle bolt with an offset bolt that can be rotated to move the top of the wheel in or out. On vehicles with adjustable inner control arm mounts, replacement camber bolts restore the factory adjustment where the original bolts have worn, rusted or seized.

Nolathane Alignment Parts Range

Strut Camber Adjusting Bolts

Strut camber adjusting bolts replace one of the bolts that secure the strut to the steering knuckle. Rotating the offset bolt moves the knuckle relative to the strut, changing camber. They come in a range of bolt diameters to suit common strut applications, giving a generous adjustment range for road use. Specific motorsport applications allow even greater adjustment.

Inner Control Arm Camber Bolts

Many vehicles use eccentric bolts or cams at the inner control arm mounts to adjust camber and caster. Over time, these factory bolts can wear, rust or seize, making adjustment difficult or impossible. Nolathane replacement camber bolts restore correct adjustment at the lower or upper inner control arm on applicable vehicles, so alignment can be set accurately again.

Toe Adjusting Bolts

On vehicles with adjustable rear suspension, toe is set using eccentric bolts at the control arm mounts. Worn or rusted factory toe bolts can make rear alignment unreliable. Nolathane toe adjusting bolts replace the originals, restoring accurate rear toe adjustment.

Each listing shows the vehicle, fitting position, bolt size, adjustment range and kit contents. Bulk packs of common sizes are also available for workshops.

When You Need Alignment Parts

You should consider installing alignment parts if:

• Your vehicle has been lowered, which usually increases negative camber
• Your 4WD or pick-up has been lifted, which often reduces negative camber or pushes it positive
• Your tyres show uneven wear on the inner or outer edges
• The vehicle pulls to one side, or the steering wheel sits off-centre
• An alignment technician can?t bring camber, caster or toe into specification with the factory adjustment
• Factory adjusting bolts are seized, rusted or worn
• You want to fine-tune camber for sharper handling and grip

Alignment for Lowered and Lifted Vehicles

Lowered vehicles: as the suspension sits further into its travel, negative camber usually increases. A small amount of extra negative camber can improve grip, but too much causes rapid inner-edge tyre wear. Camber adjusting bolts let you bring camber back towards specification, or set a controlled amount of negative camber for performance driving.

Lifted 4WDs and pick-ups: raising ride height changes control arm angles, often reducing negative camber and caster. This can cause outer-edge tyre wear, lighter steering and reduced straight-line stability. Camber bolts restore camber on strut-front vehicles. Lifted vehicles with larger alignment changes may also need offset or adjustable upper control arms.

Reading Tyre Wear

Uneven tyre wear is often the first sign that alignment needs attention:

• Inner-edge wear usually indicates too much negative camber, or excessive toe-out.
• Outer-edge wear often points to positive camber, or excessive toe-in.
• Feathering across the tread is commonly caused by incorrect toe settings.
• Uneven wear between sides can indicate a pull, or uneven camber and caster.

Have the alignment measured to confirm the cause before fitting parts. Worn bushes and ball joints can also cause alignment to change under load.

Why Correct Alignment Matters

Correct alignment does more than protect your tyres. It improves grip, braking and cornering by keeping the tyre?s contact patch flat on the road. It also helps the vehicle track straight with less steering correction, reduces driver fatigue, and keeps steering feel consistent. Tyres are expensive, so getting alignment right can save significant money over the life of the vehicle.

Polyurethane Bushes and Alignment

Alignment parts work best when the rest of the suspension is in good condition. Worn control arm bushes and ball joints can let the wheels move out of alignment under braking, acceleration and cornering, even when static settings are correct. Nolathane polyurethane suspension bushes resist deflection and deterioration, helping alignment settings stay consistent on the road.

Installing Alignment Parts

Nolathane alignment parts can be fitted by a workshop or an experienced home mechanic, but the final adjustment must be set on a wheel alignment machine. As a general guide:

• Support the vehicle safely and remove the wheel for access.
• Replace the factory bolt with the Nolathane adjusting bolt and any supplied washers.
• Lightly tighten the bolt so it can still be rotated.
• On the alignment machine, rotate the bolt to set the required angle, then tighten all fasteners to the manufacturer?s specification.
• Set toe last, as changing camber and caster will affect it.

Recheck the alignment after the first few hundred kilometres, especially on lowered, lifted or performance vehicles.

Who Nolathane Alignment Parts Suit

Nolathane alignment parts suit owners of lowered cars needing camber correction, and drivers of lifted 4WDs and pick-ups with tyre wear after a suspension upgrade. They?re also used on vehicles with seized, rusted or worn factory adjusting bolts, by performance drivers fine-tuning camber for grip and turn-in, and by wheel alignment specialists and workshops that need reliable adjustment parts on hand.

Shop Alignment Parts

Nolathane's alignment parts belong to the wider suspension parts range, with centre bearing alignment kits to cure tailshaft vibration after a lift.

Find the alignment parts for your vehicle, then order online with fast shipping or have them fitted by a Nolathane reseller. Our fitment guarantee means you get the right part first time, and our local support team can help you choose the right solution for your alignment needs.