When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I took a look at the oil catch can today after 163 miles and I’m kind of happy it’s doing it’s job, all of that would have went back into my intake manifold to be burned off again I now understand why the throttle body and the insides get all nasty.
What made you change the trunk supports? Reason I ask in mine is a bit heavy when lifting open the trunk but it has been like that since I bought the car 3 years ago, so not sure if it's normal being I don't have another LS to compare it to.
What made you change the trunk supports? Reason I ask in mine is a bit heavy when lifting open the trunk but it has been like that since I bought the car 3 years ago, so not sure if it's normal being I don't have another LS to compare it to.
I changed the trunk because it was heavy to lift and I was tired of my trunk slamming shut because some one didn’t know it was worn out, if you do swap them out make sure you tighten the trunk brackets 2 bolts per side mine was not tight
What made you change the trunk supports? Reason I ask in mine is a bit heavy when lifting open the trunk but it has been like that since I bought the car 3 years ago, so not sure if it's normal being I don't have another LS to compare it to.
For what it is worth, mine was also heavy when I bought it. And, another LS430 I drove was the same. It also closed (slammed shut) on its own if i did not guide it closed. Replaced out the old ones with A-Premium Tailgate Rear Trunk Lift Supports Shock Struts found on Amazon for $16 a pair and now I know why the LS430 trunk has a handle to close the trunk.
Mine needed to be replaced likely long before they were.
I changed the trunk because it was heavy to lift and I was tired of my trunk slamming shut because some one didn’t know it was worn out, if you do swap them out make sure you tighten the trunk brackets 2 bolts per side mine was not tight
I see. I will definitely check my brackets. Thanks for the FYI
Originally Posted by 430SLOwner
For what it is worth, mine was also heavy when I bought it. And, another LS430 I drove was the same. It also closed (slammed shut) on its own if i did not guide it closed. Replaced out the old ones with A-Premium Tailgate Rear Trunk Lift Supports Shock Struts found on Amazon for $16 a pair and now I know why the LS430 trunk has a handle to close the trunk.
My trunk definitely does not sound like that when lifted, so I can assume my struts are dead. I have to lower it down so it doesn't slam when closing, and I have easy close trunk and wouldn't want to hurt the lock in any way. This video really confirms I need to replace them. Thanks for sharing.
Mine needed to be replaced likely long before they were.
Re-bled the brake system today with the method of pushing fluid down from the reservoir. Small improvement over the vacuum method since air wasn't being pulled through the bleed fitting anymore. Also threw 303 on all the door seals and waxed the edges of the body where the seals sit as it was really creaking before. Was quite annoying as it would creak with the slightest bit of flex in the chassis. It's almost silent now.
Cleaned it up a little and went for a nice drive out to the coast and brought my camera with me. Every time I take this thing through backroads, I'm reminded that I want coilovers. The brake dive and roll just doesn't feel quite right. Reading through forums and reviews, I'll probably grab a set of Fortune 500's with swifts or their Muller MSC 1-way in 13k/11k sometime around black friday or when promos start popping up.
i used a base coat of white high heat spray (vht header paint), second coat with gold duplicolor wheel paint because i couldnt find gold caliper paid, then a clear with vht caliper paint. Hoping the paint holds up with my base layer.
Those Wald duchatelets are super clean. Would've been my preferred option for wheels if I didn't get my carlssons.
Did you do any fender work to get them to fit? Thinking about doing a very minor roll to the rears and was wondering if it's simply better to shave due to the fender liner eyelets. Not as much of a fan of the latter since the fender lip is basically holding the rear quarters together.
i used a base coat of white high heat spray (vht header paint), second coat with gold duplicolor wheel paint because i couldnt find gold caliper paid, then a clear with vht caliper paint. Hoping the paint holds up with my base layer.
Hi, I am new to the clublexus. Just wondering, do LS430s have a certain kind of coating on the windows that makes window-tinting job extremely difficult? The cost to tint windows on my LS430 is quoted for $100 more than one on my LS460. Despite being quoted more for the job done on the older LS, the window tint shop will not offer a lifetime warranty because of the difficulty to install and the coating on the factory windows that causes the tinting film hard to stick. The shop is recommended by my service advisor at the Lexus dealer. Should I look elsewhere? Thank you.
06-13-20, 10:13 AM
