where to get front strut rods with bushings pressed in already?
08-18-18, 01:22 AM
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where to get front strut rods with bushings pressed in already?
My 98' ls400 has the infamous clunk/thunk when coming to a hard stop at low speeds. Pretty sure it's the front strut rod bushing. Where can I find these strut rods with the bushing already pressed in?
Barring that, where can I find bushings that I can press in. I can't seem to find them on rock auto, both "strut rod" and "strut bar" turn up no results on rock auto.
Or, I could find something like this (but new rather than used): does anyone have any part numbers I can use to look for parts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-2000-L...0AAOSw-W9bJCW0
Also, I've noticed that everyone says don't use poly bushings. Use oemIf rubber bushings. My issue is that the ls400's ride is almost too floaty for me. I'd prefer a slightly more composed ride, as in a little less brake dive. Will poly bushings help with that?
If I get this:
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...odel=&Filter=()
Is the bushing already in there?
Barring that, where can I find bushings that I can press in. I can't seem to find them on rock auto, both "strut rod" and "strut bar" turn up no results on rock auto.
Or, I could find something like this (but new rather than used): does anyone have any part numbers I can use to look for parts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-2000-L...0AAOSw-W9bJCW0
Also, I've noticed that everyone says don't use poly bushings. Use oemIf rubber bushings. My issue is that the ls400's ride is almost too floaty for me. I'd prefer a slightly more composed ride, as in a little less brake dive. Will poly bushings help with that?
If I get this:
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...odel=&Filter=()
Is the bushing already in there?
Last edited by OldLs400; 08-18-18 at 01:29 AM.
08-18-18, 01:28 PM
#2
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...thread-22.html
It was just discussed two days ago in the mother thread, including part numbers.
I personally went lexus OEM because I don't quite trust Ebay for parts like this.
Yes replacing rubber bushings in the suspension with poly will tighten up the play and tighten up the car, but with everything, there is a tradeoff. Mostly with noise and road vibrations being transmitted better into the cabin.
It was just discussed two days ago in the mother thread, including part numbers.
I personally went lexus OEM because I don't quite trust Ebay for parts like this.
Yes replacing rubber bushings in the suspension with poly will tighten up the play and tighten up the car, but with everything, there is a tradeoff. Mostly with noise and road vibrations being transmitted better into the cabin.
08-19-18, 02:19 PM
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Mine has the poly.The previous owner was a Lexus service manager.He told me he did poly because they last and he was making a 'forever car'.A little OT he also put BFG tires on it.Also said most people 'wont get it' with the BFG's,but its his advice.Said you can get softer rides with others but these wear like iron on this car.
I do hear and feel,for example,the expansion joints in some roads that others say they dont feel in the stock configuration.IDK,Ive nothing to compare it to.As for function,car tracks and steers really nice.I dont doubt the ride could be softer and quieter,what I have still impresses the heck out of me.
I do hear and feel,for example,the expansion joints in some roads that others say they dont feel in the stock configuration.IDK,Ive nothing to compare it to.As for function,car tracks and steers really nice.I dont doubt the ride could be softer and quieter,what I have still impresses the heck out of me.
Last edited by spuds; 08-19-18 at 02:23 PM.
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