Lexus GX460 OEM KYB electronic shock exact replacement alternative
09-20-23, 01:06 PM
#92
I finally got around to replacing the shocks on my 2017 GX 460 luxury. The truck had 65,000 miles. The ride was horrible compared to the new shocks I replaced the electronic shocks with Blitzstein 4600. I can finally drive on the freeway without white knuckling it. I wish the shocks had even greater dampening, but maybe due to the weight of the vehicle they are needed to be that way. I was planning on getting rid of the vehicle before I change the shocks but now I can tolerate it it lost a lot of the Lexus Marshmallow feeling.
09-20-23, 01:35 PM
#93
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... Bilstein 4600's are compatible with KDSS ...
09-20-23, 01:49 PM
#95
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... same shock in terms of valving ... with the 5100's having multiple spring perch positions in the front for incremental levels of lift to reduce or eliminate the forward rake ... versus the 4600's that are stock ride height. The (longer) 5100's are required on the Luxury in the rear given the air-bag-leveling ... the 4600's do not have the length if the rear is fully extended in terms of height.
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09-20-23, 03:03 PM
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I finally got around to replacing the shocks on my 2017 GX 460 luxury. The truck had 65,000 miles. The ride was horrible compared to the new shocks I replaced the electronic shocks with Blitzstein 4600. I can finally drive on the freeway without white knuckling it. I wish the shocks had even greater dampening, but maybe due to the weight of the vehicle they are needed to be that way. I was planning on getting rid of the vehicle before I change the shocks but now I can tolerate it it lost a lot of the Lexus Marshmallow feeling.
09-20-23, 03:25 PM
#97
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No ... but need the 5100's in the rear per my comment above ...
09-21-23, 11:38 AM
#98
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I think I optimized the ride and handling. Put the latitude to 38.5 lbs. Ride so much smoother.I put the 4600 on the rears as well. It’s a luxury. Rides like magic compared to the electronic shocks.
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09-21-23, 12:36 PM
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For me the Bilstein's make the GX feel stable and planted while smoothing out the road ... where the OEM Shocks felt "nervous" all the time, as if they were constantly attempting to figure how to respond to the road conditions ... a very uneasy feeling IMHO. The Bilstein's respond as if they can read what's coming next ... exclusive on Porsche's and BMW's for decades for a reason.
09-21-23, 01:41 PM
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Do a test ... with the GX running ... verify you are at "neutral" ride height ... then while observing the rear movement (using a visual reference) ... have someone in the cabin adjust the rear ride height above "neutral" and see if the shocks hault additional lift before the cabin indicator indicates full height. Does this make sense ? If the shocks do "top out" ... stop attempting to raise the rear height any further, meaning do not attempt to add additional pressure to the air springs.
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10-25-23, 07:58 PM
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Aftermarket options for ride height control rear struts
Wife has a 2015 luxury gx460 and 1 of the rear struts is leaking. The ride is rough as hell. The air bags and associated electronics are fine.
are there aftermarket struts available for this model. The cost for parts to replace the 2 struts was $2,200.
I was to keep the adjustable ride height feature in tact for when I sell the car.
are there aftermarket struts available for this model. The cost for parts to replace the 2 struts was $2,200.
I was to keep the adjustable ride height feature in tact for when I sell the car.
10-26-23, 04:48 AM
#104
Ride height has nothing to do with the shocks. You can buy standard OEM 4runner shocks (which are like $50 each) and just hide the electrical connector from the OEM shock. I did that on my GX470 and it was fine.