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Hi, guys. I replaced one of my bushings with IS bushing. So I have one LS OEM and another one - IS OEM. I can tell that IS bushing is noticeably softer than the OEM. (Softer rubber and "more travel").
Anyone had issues with them being to soft/wobbly?
I plan to install the other one from IS too.
Where did you get your IS bushing? I got mine from eBay seller who sells a lot of parts (I can find the user name if needed), and was shipped from Japan. The bushings arrived with plastic and label similar to when I buy parts at Toyota/Lexus dealer.
On mine, I think the IS bushing is harder due to the fact that my LS bushing has ~120K miles. I think a new LS vs new IS bushing, by design the LS bushing should be softer because LS is known for soft handling and ride.
Where did you get your IS bushing? I got mine from eBay seller who sells a lot of parts (I can find the user name if needed), and was shipped from Japan. The bushings arrived with plastic and label similar to when I buy parts at Toyota/Lexus dealer.
On mine, I think the IS bushing is harder due to the fact that my LS bushing has ~120K miles. I think a new LS vs new IS bushing, by design the LS bushing should be softer because LS is known for soft handling and ride.
Don't forget a 430 weighs almost 1000 lbs more than an IS.
I'm not going to say that I thought of this because I didn't but I definitely have not seen this mentioned in the 430 forum yet. Over on the IS forum, a lot of people have resorted to running poly bushings because the OE ones (i.e. the ones we are using on our 2 ton barge!) are too soft for their application. Problem with poly is 1)increased NVH and 2) after a couple of years they start squeaking. So the best solution? Use OE RC-F and GS-F lca bushings for $52 each! So many people on the IS forums say they are the best of both worlds -- they have the isolation properties of the OE rubber but maintain the handling capability and deflection resistance like poly. I will be purchasing and installing soon.
I used IS250 alloy housings and put super-pro poly bushes in them , there are two hardness choices [ maybe three with a track only option ] and offset choices with the IS250 super-pro bushes .
Cost me $260 all up including buying the IS250 housings from a wrecker .
Take in mind that Figs use super-pro bushings also .
Also made it easy as could just swap them in , took about an hour to fit them from start to finish .
Today or tomorrow I will be attempting to replace Camber bushings in my lower control arms. There is no too much information on how to unpress them and install the new ones.
I would like to ask if anyone knows what is the best way to remove them? They go by pairs in each arm. Lexus does not sell these bushings separately, however, Moog does - and they look pretty beefy. I am replacing them as i noticed a little bit of wear on them after 120k miles.
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Today or tomorrow I will be attempting to replace Camber bushings in my lower control arms. There is no too much information on how to unpress them and install the new ones.
I would like to ask if anyone knows what is the best way to remove them? They go by pairs in each arm. Lexus does not sell these bushings separately, however, Moog does - and they look pretty beefy. I am replacing them as i noticed a little bit of wear on them after 120k miles.
Very easy, just hammer or press the old ones out via putting something on the inner sleeve unless you just burn them out. New ones are self limiting with how far you can press them in, be warned the moog ones are just a hair too wide to fit back into the car unless you tap the arm mount a little to spread it out a tad.
Your car is so much newer than mine it shouldn't fight you much, mine needed a little heat to convince them it's time to leave
I haven't done mine but I plan to with the same MOOG bushing.
The lack of info is a result of most thinking the entire LCA has to be replaced.
You should be able to knock the old bushing out with a hammer / punch on the edge highlighted in red. Once out simply press the new bushings in with whatever tools you have available.
A large C clamp should be sufficient. Don't expect a Harbor Freight version to do the trick, you'll need the old beefy one that's been in the bottom of the tool box for 30 years.
A ball joint press rented from Autozone should also do the trick...
Thank you guys for valuable info. I will bring these tools with me and see how it goes. The goal is to do this work without fully removing the control arm
Today or tomorrow I will be attempting to replace Camber bushings in my lower control arms. There is no too much information on how to unpress them and install the new ones.
I would like to ask if anyone knows what is the best way to remove them? They go by pairs in each arm. Lexus does not sell these bushings separately, however, Moog does - and they look pretty beefy. I am replacing them as i noticed a little bit of wear on them after 120k miles.
Since when did Lexus stop selling the LCA bushings separately? I had no problems getting mine, but that was about 2 years ago. As long as you are considering doing the job, it's always best to get OEM. I remember the cost for a pair was very reasonable.PS...If you were referring to a different bushing (not LCA bushing) I apologize.
Since when did Lexus stop selling the bushings separately? I had no problems getting mine, but that was about 2 years ago. As long as you are considering doing the job, it's always best to get OEM. I remember the cost for a pair was very reasonable.
Hmm I checked the catalogue and I can’t find OEM bushings for 2004-2006 model year. I am absolutely down for getting originals, but please send me a link if you find ones online.
Hmm I checked the catalogue and I can’t find OEM bushings for 2004-2006 model year. I am absolutely down for getting originals, but please send me a link if you find ones online.
I only thing I can think of is.....they are available separately for 01-03?
06-16-19, 11:28 AM
