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Camber and Alignment Confusion

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CowPimp

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Aug 4, 2002
Silver Spring, Maryland
My vehicle is a 96 TSi AWD with Tokico shocks and Eibach prokit springs (1.3" drop).

I recently realized that my rear camber is off. The bottoms of my wheels are definitely staggered outwards a little, and tire wear is slightly uneven (Thankfully it's not terrible). So, I am definitely in the market for a rear camber kit. However, my front wheels actually look pretty good in terms of tire wear and vertical stance (I think they are ever so slightly off).

So, my questions are as follows:

From what I have discovered by searching, front camber kits are needed less often than rears. Do you guys think it is necessary that I get a front camber kit as well, or might an alignment adjustment do the job?

Will the camber adjustment fix my alignment, or should my alignment be done at the same time?

I already know 4-wheel alignment should be in the neighborhood of $60.
How much money am I looking at for the installation of these kits and the adjustment?
 
Alignment service will not fix your camber. Adjusting your camber with a kit may effect your alignment though.

Because of the suspension geometry, the rear camber deviates more than the front when you lower the vehicle.

Although, I haven't tried it, the longer mounting bolts with spacers Home Depot mod sounds like it might work for you. If you have the clearance, that is. It will move the top of the tire further out and may cause rubbing on the fender lip that you didn't have before.
 
I had my alignment done, and it seemed to help a little bit. Actually, the inner wear is barely any worst than the outer wear. I was going by feel. However, when I saw the tire off (I balanced my wheels at the same time) it looked pretty good. Anyway, I still might get a camber kit, because it does look like it's still off a little. It looks better though.
 
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