michael200

I have a set of OEM struts (2 front, 2 rear) purchased from a Lexus dealer in April 2007, for sale, with new front bump stops and new condition rear bump stops. I installed these new struts with lowering springs for approximately 300 miles, however, replaced them with Tein coilovers. Struts are in perfect condition. Please PM for pictures if desired. Selling for $225 including shipping within 48 USA states.
1998-2005 GS300, 400, 430.

OutlawTita

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Money has been sent. Do you have any idea what the "book labor" is to replace these? or how long it actually takes?

mikevanle

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Don't go to a "chain store" muffler or shop. Take it to a privately owned locally owned place. They should only charge you around 200 if even that.

michael200

Hopefully you can get a referral from a friend for a good shop or mechanic (not the Dealer) to install your struts. You can DIY, but you will need a good spring compressor, and it is not really easy. OEM struts and bump stops are around $450 for the parts, and it takes about 2-3 hours.
I think a fair labor charge should be around $250.

OutlawTita

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The shop that did my Lower Control Arms, Outer Tie Rods, and bushings for my steering rack quoted me $400.....I thought that was a little high but was surprised because he was much cheaper on that other work (he may be trying to make up a little bit since it took a lot more time on the other work than he originally figured). I have one other shop that has done a lot of work for me over the years .... think I had better check them out as well.

michael200

Too bad you're not in Phoenix, we could do it in my garage at no charge, just for the fun of it! Fair price is $200-250 for the install. There's a learning curve, but it's a lot easier the second time. Remember there's no need to disassemble the front upright to get the front struts out. There are some good threads in the suspension section that show what you need to do.