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NORTI

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depends on what brand, & if its 2 point or 4 point. Expect anywhere from $150 - $400 for parts, & then add labour if not DIY
 

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Dude just fit the springs. might cost u can extra 100 a year on tyre wear having the springs in. Nothing major
 

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as a general rule, ive noticed the VT/VX is bad, but the VY/VZ isn't quite. not saying there isnt any, but compare a lowered VT to a lowered VY and compare the camber difference.
Dad's VT had Pedder's low in the back and that murdered the tires on 18's. Yet my VS for example, with the same springs, is almost as high as standard, so little wear. as i said, VY's tend to have less camber than VTs
 

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ok thanks just wondering i dont wanna chew through tyres atm
 

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this is how bad(or good) mine was, one side is through to the belt, other has just started wearing past the tread wear indicators.

thats with SSL in the rear.
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I'v been though 3 pairs of back tyres with ssl in the back.
costs me $230 a tyre, with the cheapest brand.
 

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VX series 2 to VZ had a revised rear end .They had the rear link added and the rear suspension arms had different mounting points so there is much less camber and less tyre wear .but it is best to get a rear end alignment when you use superlow springs just to be on the safe side
 

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thanks for all the info and for the pics

so dayvo you reackon just the alignment and she will be sweet?
 

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mine was adjusted as much as it could be to bring out the camber, you could not get any better without a camber kit
 

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maybe a 2point camber kit would be worth it than
 
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