So, I went to get my car aligned today after buying some new front tires. I have a stock 2003 350z Touring model with 88K miles on it. I had some inside wear on the front tires where the inside of the tires were bald compared to the outside of the tires. Here are my current alignment measurements:

Left Front:
Camber = -.8
Caster = 8.8
Toe = .06

Left Rear:
Camber = -1.6
Toe = .08

Right Front:
Camber = -1.4
Caster = 8.4
Toe = .06

Right Rear:
Camber = -2.2
Toe = .11

The mechanic who aligned my car told me that i may need to get an adjustable camber kit to get the car within specs. Is that true? Or, do I need to replace the shocks on the car? The mechanic told me that there was no bleeding or any evidence of overuse of the shocks but I just don't know how long shocks are supposed to last on this car. It's a bit odd that only the camber on the passenger side of the car is off and can't be adjusted while the driver's side is within range.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

rear camber is slightly adjustable unless it was already adjusted all the in already. camber arms arent expensive so get a set if you need them.

 

88k miles you shocks have been bad for a while now. Camber out of whack a bit happens, but -1.4 isn't very bad.

What i would do, new shocks, and swap the springs from side to side when you do the install. Pass side is the side that always sags.

 

 

More likely shot bushings than the shocks.......could be both though.

 

03threefiftyz: which bushings are you talking about?

terrasmak: any suggestions on shocks? i'm not looking to change things too far out of stock but a stiffer suspension might be nice.

Thanks for the input...

 

Over time the factory rubber bushings throughout wear and tear....fairly common.

 

03threefiftyz: do you happen to know which bushings would cause the camber to be out of whack? I know there are a lot of bushings in the suspension.

Thanks,

 

LCA can, the upper control arm bushings car, and even the strut mount bushing will cause a little bit of camber.

 

Could just be the bushings within the camber arms themselves....it's just speculation. It could be a number of things man.

 

This number concerns me.