Noticed the rear tires were wearing off on the inside and took it to Purcell Tire in Osage Beach where I bought them.

They advised the rear camber was off, and needed a "camber kit", but that on this car the kits were unavailable and I had to go back to Chrysler dealer.

1. Does this sound right?

2. Any idea how much this fix should cost.

3. Finally, just rolled over to 37,000 miles ( of course) so am I correct to assume this isn't a warranty issue?

Thanks so much! We are getting ready to drive to Florida and don't want to until this is taken care of.

 

TVT Design, Crossfire/Mercedes/Genesis Performance Parts - Crossfire_suspension

 

Here is another source for the adjustable camber arms...

Home Page

Either brand will be fine...... I have the TVT ones and they work great.....

 

Have you done anything to the suspension, if not why would you need anything changed from stock?

 

I haven't touched suspension. I'm 59, baby the car, and no one else is allowed to drive it.
It's a 2007, never hit pot hole or abused.

Thanks, Steve

 

Height of the vehicle affects the camber. I adjusted my camber to -0.6 degrees to match the average of the corvette and mustang GT for autocrossing. Wear is caused cause the tires dont sit flat and thus uneven wear. On my slicks I flip then around when they show wear to average it out. Woody

 

I'm makin' this clear I have nothin' to do with Purcell Tire in Osage. No way No how, not this Purcell!
Follow MikeR's suggestions.....................

 

The basic question is why would this happen if there is no modifications?
The stock suspension parts should have enough adjustment for the correct set up surely.
I would take it to a dealer and get the "official" verdict.

 

I have a 2007 with under 12,000 miles on it with no accidents. I had a camber problem as well. There is no rear camber adjustment on this car, or the SLK320 it's based on. Factory/Dealer warranty on alignment is only to 12 months. I had to install K-MAC adjustable bushings made for the SLK320 on the lower control arms. They cost about $285 plus my labor. That fixed the problem.

 

Post humbly removed, flipped one two many pages.

 

That adjustment is for the front camber using the special bolts.

FROM THE MANUAL

Check the rear axle camber. (POS+) = Positive Camber,
(NEG-) = Negative Camber. The camber on the rear axle is
not adjustable. If a substantial deviations in the rear axle
camber are found, the cause may be one of the following:

Refer to Page 2-13

 

If this car was purchased new and no accidents it should be OK.
If this was used when you got it maybe someone else lowered it or the springs are shot, or it was in an accident, measure the height.