ruski

I had a third-party shop mount my new tires and while at it they happened to notice that my camber bolt needed to be replaced.

I just need to know if this is BS (like a few other things they mentioned to me that I knew were OK) or legit - do these things wear out?

And if it does need to be replaced, is it under warranty?

VVT-i

On the RX300, you can't adjust the camber. Sometimes you can loose the bolts that mount the strut to the knuckle and get some -/+ camber out of it. But I never see any camber bolts on the RX.

ruski

thanks.

I guess the tire place people were trying to fool me.

I made an appointment with my dealer to check whatever has worn out down there (according to the tire guys). Should I go or cancel the appointment?

VVT-i

You may let them show you what are they talking about. Do you have any tire wear problem or car pulls? and Why do you need the camber bolt?

ruski

I was hoping I woudn't have to see them again.

They actually did a 4-wheel alignment. Is there a chance that they screwed something up?

Lexmex

It is no BS. I had a busted camber bold on my front right side. Car was still driveable, but they could not fully align the car. Lexus fixed it under warranty at 47K.

ruski

so, I think I understand the situation... RX300 has a camber bolt, but camber is not adjustable. Is this correct?

Thanks!

Lexmex

Oh, I believe the camber is adjustable. However, as I recall the guys could not get it in line with the computer specs. They aligned it is as best as they could, but could not turn it anymore.