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Suspension maintenance for ride comfort

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Old 03-03-21 | 08:54 PM
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Default Suspension maintenance for ride comfort

Hello fellow members,

I have a 2010 is250 AWD that is approaching 160k miles. Would someone be able to tell me which suspension parts that I should change in order to get regain some ride comfort (other than shocks of course). For example, which bushings specifically would effect ride comfort.

Apologies if this has been discussed before. I tried doing a few searches but apparently I suck at that.

Thanks in advance for all responses!
Old 03-03-21 | 08:56 PM
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Unless bushings are making noise or even to the point where components are hitting metal on metal, ride quality is almost all about shocks and tires. Keep in mind I'm talking stock components, you can get better response but harsher ride by going with super hard bushings.
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I found a big difference when I switched to RCF LCA's.
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I found a big difference when I switched to RCF LCA's
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I second the above ^ ^

The RCF LCA bushings are a must. Now if your car has lost it's ride comfort, as stated previously you will have to look at worn suspension and struts. A co-worker of mine just had to have his suspension changed on his 2013 ES350 due to worn struts and leaking suspension
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