2005 es330 steering vibration
#16
My car isn't bouncy. When you push on the trunk, it settles in 1.5 bounces. Or is the tire wear just an early indication that the struts are going bad?
I've been looking at KYB vs OEM. I read that the KYB GR2's are stiffer than OEM. I'd like to retain OEM Lexus ride quality.
Did you find a difference when replacing your struts? What mileage did you replace them at?
I've been looking at KYB vs OEM. I read that the KYB GR2's are stiffer than OEM. I'd like to retain OEM Lexus ride quality.
Did you find a difference when replacing your struts? What mileage did you replace them at?
Struts/shocks decline so gradual it is not noticed until you replace them.
#17
Lexus Champion
I was able to narrow the noise and some vibration down to a bad tire. I swapped it for the spare and it drives better, but still some vibration.
I am looking into getting 2 new tires and a set of rear struts for my ES330.
I think I will go OEM and not take my chances ruining my ride with KYB GR2's. They are ~$200 per side from Sewell:
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S330-2005.html
Its interesting that its the same strut from the Gen 5 Camry, I thought the Lexus suspension would be different.
However, do you think I will need to replace the strut mounts as well?
If so, can I go aftermarket? The originals are $100 per side, and Monroe/ KYB's are $45 per side.
Has anyone else replaced rear struts on a 4ES? Whats involved in getting to the top strut bolts? (removing the seat back, rear deck, etc)
Thanks,
I am looking into getting 2 new tires and a set of rear struts for my ES330.
I think I will go OEM and not take my chances ruining my ride with KYB GR2's. They are ~$200 per side from Sewell:
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S330-2005.html
Its interesting that its the same strut from the Gen 5 Camry, I thought the Lexus suspension would be different.
However, do you think I will need to replace the strut mounts as well?
If so, can I go aftermarket? The originals are $100 per side, and Monroe/ KYB's are $45 per side.
Has anyone else replaced rear struts on a 4ES? Whats involved in getting to the top strut bolts? (removing the seat back, rear deck, etc)
Thanks,
#18
Sewell shows the oem at $270 each. Rockauto.com shows a KYB Gr2 for $97.
You'll need to remove the rear shelf to gain excess to the top nuts on the mount. I ended up doing new mounts because of the stories of noise/banging from worn out mounts. I only wanted to to this once. (my mounts looked fine that I took off)
You'll need to remove the rear shelf to gain excess to the top nuts on the mount. I ended up doing new mounts because of the stories of noise/banging from worn out mounts. I only wanted to to this once. (my mounts looked fine that I took off)
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