SlowGS4

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seems like how the other members done it and described it. nice diy btw

dungut

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Exactly right. Use lots of grease!

Love the pictures!

ntran18

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What kind of grease should be used?

lexusben

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Lol I'm glad you guys like my cheesy Photoshop job. I just had to get the instructions confirmed because I have ordered the part and I want to get it installed correctly.

lexusben

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Lol so new Question. I contacted Sewell to see if their Bushing would fit my 1998 GS. They told me it would not because the Control arm and Bushing are Smaller . I thought that the Carson and Sewell Bushings were basically identical. Has anyone tried installing the Sewell Bushings on a 98-00 GS. And has anyone tried installing the Carson bushings on a 98-00 GS.

AKS14

I ordered some then returned them kuz it was going to be a pain in the *** to get those bushings out.

Just went to the dealer and dropped like 300$ and got the whole updated arm and bushing assembly.

lexusben

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I think I may have to do that since the Bushing is not going to work for my GS 400.

Kyle Harty

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The Carson bushings are meant for the smaller arms. Didn't know Sewell had them for the 03 plus until I noticed them when ordering my arms yesterday, did see a note there to reuse both sleeves.

lexusben

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So the Carson Bushings are meant for the 98-2000 Models? This makes a tough decision for me because the Carson Bushings are $100 for both, and I could just get the 2001-2005 Arms for around $200 (for both). Do you think the Carson Poly Bushings will out perform even a brand new set of the Bigger 2001-2005 Control Arms and Bushings. I have heard that the Poly Bushings do improve the suspension when they are in replacement of worn bushings, I am just wondering if brand new bushings would feel just as nice. Lol Sewell already shipped the order out to me so I may just keep the Bushings and then go ahead and buy all new 2001+ Arms and if I want an even more rigid suspension I can pop in the Sewell Bushings.

My confusion comes from the fact that I thought the Carson and Sewell Bushings were identical, so I thought they would both fit the 98-00 GS's.

Kyle Harty

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From what I read in an old thread, the 98-00 had small arms and bushings, 01-02 had bigger arms and small bushings, while 03-05 had bigger arms and bigger bushings. So if you're ordering new arms you'll want to get 03+ although I think those part numbers have replaced the earlier parts at Sewell and many other places. Where did you find the new arms for around $200? I paid $260 at Sewell but I did get an email from Darrel saying that the price had changed and my account had been credited although i don't know how much less they're charging me. Props to Sewell for giving me some money back though, many people would just keep my money.

lexusben

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Caster Arms at Sewell are $218.00

Kyle Harty

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Nice!

GS714

I have a 2001 GS300 and the part number I received from sewellpart is ADUS 537. It said on the label 9/1999-2005. O.E # 48660-30281. Is this the correct Bushing Part Number for my car? I am kinda worry too. The mechanic is going to charge me around $150 for the installation. I can see it will be quite a PITA to DIY. . I think i am gonna RMA and order the OEM casting arm.

AMSMIKE

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Yes that is the correct part for 01-05

read this thread as well...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...g-install.html

GS714

My is a 2001 GS300 with the 537 PSB/ASUB poly Bushing, Do I need to re-use the outer shell? Is there an outer shell in my Trailing Arms/ Caster Arm? I know the inner sleeving/shell is needed. I am chasing my own tail here. thank a lot all.