Camber Bolt Kit for 2006 Kia Optima LX

A Nolathane camber bolt kit replaces a factory suspension bolt with an eccentric one, adding camber adjustment where the factory setup has little or none. Camber adjustment bolts are a practical fix when an alignment can?t bring the wheels back to specification after a lift, a lowering job, or replacing suspension parts.

Getting the right kit comes down to matching the bolt to your Kia Optima. This page explains what?s in a kit, how to measure your factory bolt, and how many you?ll need. Each listing shows the bolt diameter, position, and contents.

What a Kia Optima Camber Bolt Kit Contains

A typical camber bolt kit includes three main parts. The first is the eccentric bolt itself, which has an offset section that moves the mounting point as it?s turned. The second is a cam washer, or an offset section built into the bolt, which works with the bolt to create the adjustment. The third is a nut that locks everything in place once the camber is set.

Kits vary in exactly what they include and how many bolts come in each. Each listing shows the exact contents and quantity, so you know what you?re getting before you order.

Sized Kits and Kia Optima Specific Kits

Camber bolt kits come in two forms.

Sized kits are matched by bolt diameter. Because many vehicles use the same bolt size at the same type of mount, one sized kit can suit a wide range of vehicles. They?re a good choice when you know your bolt diameter, or when you?re working on a vehicle with no specific kit available. Sized kits are guaranteed to match the dimensions shown in the listing.

Vehicle-specific kits are matched to a particular mounting point on a particular vehicle. They take the guesswork out of sizing, since the kit has already been chosen for that application.

Measuring Your Kia Optima's Factory Bolt

If you?re choosing a sized kit, measuring the factory bolt correctly is the most important step.

Bolt Diameter

Measure the diameter of the bolt?s shank, the smooth unthreaded section, using calipers. Don?t measure across the thread, which gives a slightly different reading. The shank diameter is what needs to match the hole in the mount.

Thread Pitch and Length

Check the thread pitch, which is the spacing of the threads, so the new nut matches. Measure the bolt?s length too, so the camber bolt is long enough to pass through the mount with enough thread for the nut.

Mounting Position

Note where the bolt came from, whether it?s a strut-to-knuckle bolt or a lower control arm inner bolt. The position decides which type of kit you need.

Kia Optima Camber Adjustment Bolts by Position

Camber adjustment bolts are made for specific mounting positions. Each listing shows the position.

Strut-to-Knuckle Positions

On many passenger cars, the strut bolts to the steering knuckle with two bolts. Replacing one of them with a camber bolt lets the knuckle tilt slightly, adjusting camber at the strut.

Lower Control Arm Inner Positions

On some vehicles, camber is adjusted at the inner mount of the lower control arm. A camber bolt here moves the arm?s pivot in or out, which changes the wheel?s camber.

How Many Camber Bolts Your Kia Optima Needs

The number of bolts depends on the suspension design. Some vehicles need one camber bolt per side, while others use two.

Even if only one side is out of specification, it?s usually best to fit bolts on both sides of the axle. That lets the alignment technician adjust both wheels and set them evenly. Each listing shows the quantity included.

Hardware Grade and Safety

Camber bolts hold critical suspension parts together, so strength matters. Every camber bolt must match or exceed the strength of the factory bolt it replaces.

Never reuse a stretched factory bolt. Suspension bolts can stretch when they?re torqued, and a stretched bolt may not hold its clamp. Fit new nuts wherever the specification calls for them.

Kia Optima Fitting Checklist

Camber bolts are best fitted by a qualified installer. The general process looks like this:

• Support the vehicle safely on stands
• Replace one bolt at a time, so the suspension stays located
• Fit the camber bolt snug, but not fully tight
• Lower your Kia Optima and set it at ride height
• Adjust the camber at the alignment rack
• Tighten the bolts to specification
• Check the torque again after the first drive

Kia Optima Camber Bolt Kit Limitations and Trade-Offs

Camber bolt kits are a simple fix, but they have limits:

• The adjustment range is modest
• They can?t fix bent struts, knuckles, or arms, or worn bushings and ball joints
• An under-torqued bolt can slip and lose its setting
• The wrong diameter can damage the mount

Compliance and Insurance

Make sure your Kia Optima meets the inspection requirements of the state where it?s registered, including lift and lowering rules. Let your insurance company know about any modifications.

Warranty and Support

Nolathane camber bolt kits are backed by Nolathane?s warranty. If you need help measuring your factory bolt, our local support team can help.

Shop Camber Bolt Kits for Your Kia Optima

Camber bolt kits sized to suit your factory mounting point are found in our nuts, bolts and screws selection.

Find camber bolt kits by size or by vehicle, and order online. In-stock items ship fast. Every kit is covered by our fitment guarantee, sized kits are guaranteed to match the dimensions shown in the listing.