Hobycat

Thanks, I'll start shopping for them.

400fanboy

Wow. I have EXACTLY this same problem and noise.

I think I just found a solution to one of my two problems.

I'm glad I found your post, thanks. Will be swapping these out stat.

Stroock639

i'm happy to be of service lol... yea when i first got them done it was definitely WOW i'm so happy this saga is over, the car also feels noticeably more planted while cornering and 'maintains its composure' better when hitting a bump especially if it's during the turn

48815-50151 is what you want, roughly $50 for the set of 2 is more than worth it for how much replacing them improved things

valex

Part number 48674-40051
Need 2 (same part number for both)
IF you have a press or can have someone do it for you. Clocked right tabs should be at 12 and 6 o'clock, if I am not mistaken.

Otherwise, replace the whole arms (left and right are different part numbers), less work, but more expensive part.

Those OEM bushings are liquid filled, like engine mounts too ( unlike many aftermarket bushings).

I pressed new ones in last fall, messed with old ones and that's how I know they are liquid filled

I am at 260K miles on my 99LS and changed those strut rods three times already - they last around 70K miles or less.

Hobycat

Thanks Valex, good info. I saved a youtube vid of a bushing change out.

You said 70k or LESS. I know this has been flogged but I gotta say it for discussions sake and understand I already have the oem bushings.

Would a high quality aftermarket liquidless bushing last longer? Affect the ride adversely, if so by a little or alot ?

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

DO NOT use poly bushings on the front of your lexus, it will destroy the ride..... polys dont FLEX.. I had to take mine back off in three days TERRIBLE

valex

OEM is the way to go in this case, DON'T get anything but OEM for strut rod bushings.

Hobycat

Thank you and got it, point clear. There's nothing like experience as a teacher. Most importantly, to listen to those with the experience.