CouveGS

So my front struts are leaking at 53k on my 14 F-Sport RWD. Lexus wants over $1200 to replace just the fronts plus an alignment.

I found these KYB Gas-a-just struts but they seem too good to be true. Has anyone installed these? Any reviews of them installed?

websurfer

The ride will probably different with non-OEM parts.

CouveGS

The OEM struts are made by KYB though?

kietlander

they are listed as adaptive suspension. nice find.

try them out, $142, its worth a try.

websurfer

If they are same specifications, it would work the same.

CouveGS

That's what I want to know. They seem similar, but if they aren't in the same class of strut, I'd prefer to keep the stock ride. Not looking to improve or update, just replace with similar to OEM stuff without paying 5x the cost.

AJLex19

OEM is expensive when it comes to suspension - on my previous Lexus/Toyota cars, I only used KYB's because the OEM ones were also made by KYB and the ride was the same. Now, that's not to say these aftermarket KYB branded struts will be exactly to OEM spec for the 4GS, but they should be very close. For the cost savings, I would give it a go since KYB is a trusted brand.

Here was that thread from a few years back when KYB wasn't even making an AVS compatible strut just yet and you had to get a special order from Japan: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...wn-at-31k.html

websurfer

I hear you.

I had a 2006 Sienna CPO way back in 2013 and went aftermarket probably KYB. I didn't notice that much difference. Saved $$$ but then again my van was 89K but around 98K it got totaled. ugh.

Not sure about cars though.

CouveGS

I'll give them a shot! TireRack didn't have them (back ordered for 2-3 months I guess?), but RockAuto had 1 of each in stock.

websurfer

Just wondering why not other places like AutoZone or other places?

CouveGS

They are backordered everywhere. I was lucky to find one of each at Rockauto. They only had the front right for the last 3 weeks. I just got confirmation they are shipping today so I'll take what I can get!

I called tirerack too and they said they are backordered 3-4 months.

websurfer

Sounds pretty hard to get. Wow.

kietlander

if I would have known this was an option, I don't I would have bought coilovers.

CouveGS

I looked into coils after seeing what Lexus wanted to replace just the fronts($1600). But less than $200 sounds way more reasonable.

Hopefully this isn't too good to be true.

LSSAH

Please keep us update once you receive the shocks and compared to OEM after was install, I am interest to see if this is the same exactly parts installed on GS and LEXUS is charging double price on the same parts