Money is time. I'd reply if it's so easy, DIY. =P

As for torquing load-sensitive bushings (basically any bushing) with the car at static height, you do this usually with ramps or an alignment rack if you're a shop. you can simulate the angle too using a jack on the suspension member if you made sure to measure or at least eyeball the angle/height of that corner. best to use ramps though.

common mistake when people lower their cars, they don't remove the preload off the bushings. they just plop springs in. this can cause weird handling and premature bushing wear. especially if slammed.

 

If i remember correctly the torque specs are different if you have AWD vs RWD.
Based on the pic above, that is the front end of a RWD. Likely I posted pics of both in the same or different threads on the forum.

As for torquing the bolts, you can lower the front wheels onto blocks, wood, or whatever you have that will support the vehicle safety, but keep the front end off the ground enough for you to slide in and torque everything.
You can jack the entire front by putting the jack under the front of the subframe, then lowering it on two jack stands all in one shot.
If you IS isn't high enough to get the jack under the front, like mine, i just drive it up onto a few boards of wood so the bumper is off the ground higher, then slide the jack in the front.
I've even driven cars up onto old rotors to get them high enough to slide the jack under them.

 

Found the torque specs here

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...-offset-2.html

post 26

 

If your car is RWD then the torque spec is 143 FT lbs
If your car is AWD then the Torque spec is 111 FT lbs

 

There isn't enough room with it on the ground. What I do is put the car on jack stands, replace the bushings then use the jack to preload the suspension then torque it. You can't get 100% of the preload since the other side of the car is still on the other jack stand, but it's really close.

Or if you have ramps you could use those for the final torque.

 

Hello to All. I'm new to this forum. This is my first post. I just got a new to me Lexus IS 250 F sport. I been reading all about the GS-F/RC-F front lower control arm bushing helping reduce the inner tire wear. I got the part numbers
48076-24010 and 48075-24010. I see lots of people posting installing these on their IS 350. Just want to make sure these will fit my 2015 IS 250 F sport.

 

Welcome to the forum!
Yes these will fit the IS250, IS300, IS200t, and IS350.
It will even fit the 2IS 250 and 350.

 

THANKS for the feedback!!!!! great forums with lots of great info and awesome members...

 

@LaZeR Here is the video. Also this entire thread people discuss how much it costs to get them installed more or less.

 

Quick question on this. Is there anyway to know if these are already installed on your vehicle? the reason i ask is i am the 3rd owner of my 2015 is350. the previous owner put new tires on it a year ago and they probably have around an average years worth of miles, i checked last night and see 0 inner tire wear. is this too soon to see it? is there anyway to tell if the bushings i have on there now are stock or if the 48076-24010 and 48075-24010 bushings were installed?

 

This is exciting news! I'd like to replace them on my 16 IS 200t F Sport. Is there anything special the mechanic has to do besides install them, and check
or do an alignment? Would the alignment still be the same specs as my 200? Thanks a lot!

 

No need to check the alignment. If the alignment is good before you install the bushings, it will be the same after.
Given the year of your vehicle and the potential mileage you have on it, an alignment check, just in general, may not be a bad idea...but not necessary just because you're changing the bushings.
I'm not sure if the specs are the same for the 200t as the V6 models, but the alignment machine will have the specs preloaded anyways...if I had to guess I'd say all the F Sports have the same specs.

 

Dumb question: Why is it called a Bracket and doesn't mention control arm bushing?

 

The bushing is pre-mounted in the metal bracket, no need to press the old bushing out and the new one in.
That's why it's so easy to replace.

 

Excellent! I'm going to Lexus of Marin tomorrow to have my new key programmed (got a discount from the used car dealer I bought the car from), and I'll pick up the parts then.