Rear shock replacement
02-07-18, 09:08 PM
#31
I only had one "leaky" rear shock but I wanted to take care of everything and only do one alignment instead of waiting for the front axle. I read about how the F sport shocks improved the ride so much I just changed out thee fronts too since I was already planning to change the rears. Ride was so much better than the choppy original 06 sport package shocks.
Yea they told me $900 to replace one shock. I laughed and did it myself.
yup heres their ebay listing for the full set
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-FACTORY-COMPLETE-PERFORMANCE-F-SPORT-SHOCK-SET-2WD-06-13-IS250-IS350/252538306050?hash=item3acc74be02:g:lo8AAOSw~bFWJnqP&vxp=mtr
Yea they told me $900 to replace one shock. I laughed and did it myself.
yup heres their ebay listing for the full set
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-FACTORY-COMPLETE-PERFORMANCE-F-SPORT-SHOCK-SET-2WD-06-13-IS250-IS350/252538306050?hash=item3acc74be02:g:lo8AAOSw~bFWJnqP&vxp=mtr
As for the OP, if you really only plan on replacing the one that's leaking in the rear, I'd at least grab a used OEM one instead of an aftermarket part. Best to replace both the repairs.
02-08-18, 10:56 AM
#32
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The genuine Lexus / Bilstein F-Sport shocks are the best and cheapest (rear) shocks on the market at $70/ea. These are the upgraded factory shocks that are included with the F-Sport package. Just google PTR13-53082 and buy from any reputable dealer like Lexuspartsnow. Installation is very standard, can be done by any mechanic, and shouldn't cost more than maybe 2 hours of labor ($300) per pair.
The base model Lexus / Koni rear shocks are defective and well known to fail prematurely and leak oil -- there is a Lexus service bulletin alerting dealers of the chronic issue. The front shocks are not flawed and there's no need to replace them just because of the rears failing. Shocks should always be replaced in pairs but there is no need to match front and rear.
The base model Lexus / Koni rear shocks are defective and well known to fail prematurely and leak oil -- there is a Lexus service bulletin alerting dealers of the chronic issue. The front shocks are not flawed and there's no need to replace them just because of the rears failing. Shocks should always be replaced in pairs but there is no need to match front and rear.
I just bought a set of F Sport AWD shocks. Cheapest I could find was $650ish shipped. I've been looking at these on and off for a couple years, and decided I'd better grab a set before they're not available anymore. Everything I read says they were discontinued years ago, but they're still widely available online.
02-08-18, 04:18 PM
#34
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02-08-18, 06:15 PM
#35
Keep in mind that bushings which are pivot points can not be tightened down while the suspension is hanging free.
If you do let it hang free and tighten the pinch bolt, the bushing(s) inner or outer will be destroyed once the car is at ride height.
Leave the pinch bolts loose and tighten them once the vehicle is sitting on its own wheels. Better yet is to let it roll a bit and then tighten any remaining pinch bolts securing pivot points.
If you do let it hang free and tighten the pinch bolt, the bushing(s) inner or outer will be destroyed once the car is at ride height.
Leave the pinch bolts loose and tighten them once the vehicle is sitting on its own wheels. Better yet is to let it roll a bit and then tighten any remaining pinch bolts securing pivot points.
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