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Anyone else have any feedback on swapping out to the GSF or just going OE. Also, I’m coming up on 100k miles on my 13’ has anyone done the lower balljoints? My 2nd Gen had me replacing them often out of fear.
Anyone else have any feedback on swapping out to the GSF or just going OE. Also, I’m coming up on 100k miles on my 13’ has anyone done the lower balljoints? My 2nd Gen had me replacing them often out of fear.
They worked well for me, though my originals were completely worn so i don't have a comparison point.
The offset is what changes the steering weight. +20' (the ' sign means "minutes") is equal to +0.33° of caster angle, which in the scheme of things is still quite small. In general, increased positive caster will make the steering feel heavier, increase high speed stability (more self-centering effect), and improve tire contact while turning at speed. I am not quite sure what you mean by "turn quality", but increasing the caster on modern cars with power steering typically doesn't really any drawbacks unless you go so extreme (as in like adding 5°) to where the above mentioned factors start to become negatives, so like the steering becomes so heavy its too hard to drive or is "dull". So if you were to go with the GS F bushings in the 0' offset, it would make the steering feel more responsive like I was describing above, but it wouldn't necessarily feel any heavier. As a side note, the RR Racing USRS bushings are based off of the OEM's +20' offset design, so thats why they increase the steering weight as well.
Took me awhile to get back in the gs forums, because I was thinking to getting a new car, but after a few test drive of different car here and there, also with a sad car market in seller favor, and impossible to get a good sedan car, I decided to keep driving my '13 GS and going change the LCA bushings.
I ordered a set of GSF LCA bushings with Zero offset and going to do it this weekend.
Do I have to redo my alignment?
Thank you for details informations you started here. 👍
I've also ordered a set of these, not sure if I should ask the lexus dealer or a local 3rd party Toyota specialist to put these in for me? Not sure how much of an undertaking this is (doesn't seem that complicated from what I've researched but not sure)
Just finished installing the gsf bushing, I added silicone grease to it too since some1 in youtube say use it. The old bushing have cracks on it
My gs350 have 95k mile on it
Just finished installing the gsf bushing, I added silicone grease to it too since some1 in youtube say use it. The old bushing have cracks on it
My gs350 have 95k mile on it
How long did it take you? update us on any ride differences.
How long did it take you? update us on any ride differences.
it took me 1 or 2 hr for one side but after i know how to take the bushing out the other side 30min. People say u can pry the lower control arm and the bushing to come out but i used all my strength and it just went down a little bit not enough room to get out mybe im just weak lol. so i used a jack to jack up the lower control arm till it can come out. After that other side is 30min. I cant really tell u the difference since im changing out my strut and spring too to kyb extage so it will be different than most of the people that are riding oem.
I changed mine yesterday when installing the GSF front calipers. The old bushings condition were similar to post #41, both were starting to crack and mine were at 106,000Km. I am using the GS F's with offsets ordered from Amayama part # 48075-24080 and 48076-24050. Don't worry about which side because the moment you take one side off you can compare the orientation.
Everyone should DO this retrofit, the steering feel improves significantly. I am running 245/40/20, 275/35/20 and harshness and noise are insignificant. It actually solve my front tires rubbing the inner liner issue as well.
02-03-23, 08:35 PM
