suspension conversion decided, pitfalls and guidance?
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My Lexus now has $173k miles and has never had suspension work. I've decided to go with the following:
FRONT:
Will be one of these 4Runner OEMs, not sure which one because they have a different stock number but no idea which one will fit:
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...852039875.html
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...852039885.html
REAR:
http://www.strutmasters.com/Lexus-GX...arts-s/624.htm
I understand that I'll lose height control. My questions are:
1) Will my ride be smooth or stiff?
2) Is there anything about the installation that I need to relay to my mechanic?
3) Are there any other parts that I'll need?
TIA!
FRONT:
Will be one of these 4Runner OEMs, not sure which one because they have a different stock number but no idea which one will fit:
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...852039875.html
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...852039885.html
REAR:
http://www.strutmasters.com/Lexus-GX...arts-s/624.htm
I understand that I'll lose height control. My questions are:
1) Will my ride be smooth or stiff?
2) Is there anything about the installation that I need to relay to my mechanic?
3) Are there any other parts that I'll need?
TIA!
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I used Oem Toyota part
48510-69555. Front struts
48302-35040 rear shocks
My ride is a little stiff now but was told it will soften up
Will need spring compressor to do front struts.
No other part needed.
48510-69555. Front struts
48302-35040 rear shocks
My ride is a little stiff now but was told it will soften up
Will need spring compressor to do front struts.
No other part needed.
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http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...851069555.html
The second set of numbers for the rear is a spring sub-assembly (hollow). Isn't this one of may parts that I would need if I went with the 4Runner OEM rear conversion?
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...830235040.html
This is all very confusing.
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If you look at your front shock links again, it says W/REAS at the end. You don't want that since we don't have those XREAS shocks on our GX.
And the second link that 2OnyxLexus posted is for the upper rear spring seats that act as an internal bump stop, not rear shocks.
Here's what you'll need:
FRONT SHOCKS (STRUTS), you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...851080086.html
REAR SHOCKS, you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...853080372.html
REAR SPRING SEAT / ISOLATOR, you'll need 2 (See the attached picture)
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...830235040.html
And FYI you don't have to use a spring compressor to replace the front shocks:
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3270
And the second link that 2OnyxLexus posted is for the upper rear spring seats that act as an internal bump stop, not rear shocks.
Here's what you'll need:
FRONT SHOCKS (STRUTS), you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...851080086.html
REAR SHOCKS, you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...853080372.html
REAR SPRING SEAT / ISOLATOR, you'll need 2 (See the attached picture)
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...830235040.html
And FYI you don't have to use a spring compressor to replace the front shocks:
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3270
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By bad. Wrong part number.
48530-80372 is what I used.
Copied the wrong one.
Thanks for the correction RC.
I guess you could replace your front struts like that. I have access to a wall mounted spring compressor. So that is what I used.
48530-80372 is what I used.
Copied the wrong one.
Thanks for the correction RC.
I guess you could replace your front struts like that. I have access to a wall mounted spring compressor. So that is what I used.
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I forgot you said you're using the strutmaster rear kit. I don't know if the stock isolators will fit or not w/ those springs, so I can't say for sure if you need them....but even if you were to use the stock 4Runner springs, guys that have done the airbag to rear spring conversion on their 4Runners have not always used the isolators so I don't think they're really a must have anyway but when I do the conversion I'm using them.
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If you look at your front shock links again, it says W/REAS at the end. You don't want that since we don't have those XREAS shocks on our GX.
And the second link that 2OnyxLexus posted is for the upper rear spring seats that act as an internal bump stop, not rear shocks.
Here's what you'll need:
FRONT SHOCKS (STRUTS), you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...851080086.html
REAR SHOCKS, you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...853080372.html
REAR SPRING SEAT / ISOLATOR, you'll need 2 (See the attached picture)
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...830235040.html
And FYI you don't have to use a spring compressor to replace the front shocks:
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3270
And the second link that 2OnyxLexus posted is for the upper rear spring seats that act as an internal bump stop, not rear shocks.
Here's what you'll need:
FRONT SHOCKS (STRUTS), you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...851080086.html
REAR SHOCKS, you'll need 2
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...853080372.html
REAR SPRING SEAT / ISOLATOR, you'll need 2 (See the attached picture)
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...830235040.html
And FYI you don't have to use a spring compressor to replace the front shocks:
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3270
If I elect to go with the Strutmasters for the rear, they come with shocks already. Advantages to going with Toyota OEM all the way around?
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48231A (Right)
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...823135281.html
48231B (Left)
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...823135281.html
As for the advantages of going w/ OEM springs, I couldn't tell you since I'm not running them. I haven't seen anyone with a GX run them but there are 4Runner guys running them. Try and search around on some 4Runner sites and see what they say.
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I went ahead and ordered the strutmasters for the rear. As far as the front, I called Toyota Parts Overstock about this part you listed:
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...851080086.html
They informed me that this part is not available.
http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...851080086.html
They informed me that this part is not available.
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http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...rm=48510-69555
UPDATE:
Found it here. So odd that the other web site would have it? Both sites sell OEM Toyota parts.
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http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...851069555.html
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Village Toyota Parts informed me that the front shock you listed also does not include the spring. Is this accurate? If so, what spring do I need?
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...851069555.html
Village Toyota Parts informed me that the front shock you listed also does not include the spring. Is this accurate? If so, what spring do I need?
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...851069555.html
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@2OnyxLexus
Village Toyota Parts informed me that the front shock you listed also does not include the spring. Is this accurate? If so, what spring do I need?
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...851069555.html
Village Toyota Parts informed me that the front shock you listed also does not include the spring. Is this accurate? If so, what spring do I need?
http://www.villagetoyotaparts.com/pr...851069555.html
Then click on the link to the left of the red arrow.
![](http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/rrcompton/Lexus%20GX470/link.jpg~original)
Once you're on the new link, use the + magnifier glass to zoom into the spring in the diagram to get the part number. Then look to the right of the screen and scroll down until you see the part number for the front L & R springs.
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Well, the GRN210 is likely 2WD, and the GRN215 is likely 4WD, but other than that I can't tell you the difference, other than price.
Edit: 2WD might actually be UZN210/215, so I don't know.
Edit: 2WD might actually be UZN210/215, so I don't know.
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You want UZN (V8)...215 (4WD); GRN is the V6.
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 03-09
Chassis Code: GRN210
Engine Code: 1GR-FE
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 03-09
Chassis Code: UZN210
Engine Code: 2UZ-FE
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 03-09
Chassis Code: GRN215
Engine Code: 1GR-FE
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 03-09
Chassis Code: UZN215
Engine Code: 2UZ-FE
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 03-09
Chassis Code: GRN210
Engine Code: 1GR-FE
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 03-09
Chassis Code: UZN210
Engine Code: 2UZ-FE
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 03-09
Chassis Code: GRN215
Engine Code: 1GR-FE
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 03-09
Chassis Code: UZN215
Engine Code: 2UZ-FE