My Camber is Out
07-02-17, 05:27 PM
#16
Instructor
You shouldn't need new insulators if yours are ok. Labor should only be a few hours at the most as the assemblies come out pretty easily. Plan on an alignment when the work is done.
Last edited by 911LE; 07-03-17 at 03:50 AM.
07-03-17, 05:53 AM
#17
Lexus Fanatic
This will be interesting if you bring the rear right back into spec, please keep us posted....as mentioned, the other post built up to a possible solution, then crickets! 
Since I have lifetime alignment I plan on pretty much going back anytime, as early as 6k....last time 3/4 wheels were out (bought car used), and when done, the rear right camber was -1.9....
Since I have lifetime alignment I plan on pretty much going back anytime, as early as 6k....last time 3/4 wheels were out (bought car used), and when done, the rear right camber was -1.9....
07-03-17, 12:04 PM
#20
Lexus Fanatic
believe the dealer gets around $1400 for the fronts, not sure about rears...they put it in my record that I declined suspension work. I mentioned to the indie and he said why would you want new shocks, they're fine, motor mounts, they're fine....I wonder if the rear shocks are being done, is that the time to replace the subwoofer?
07-03-17, 12:17 PM
#21
in Feb. of 2014 I had my right rear shock replaced at Alderson Lexus in Lubbock Texas. shock was $193.19 and labor was $180. total $405.37. why so much I cried at the time and was told that the back seat has to be removed. I bought an other shock to replace the left rear which I thought would have to be done soon. still have it as the left is still holding at 127,000 miles. it is the only original shock I have left as both fronts went out after my 95,000 mile service.
07-04-17, 05:27 AM
#22
Lexus Fanatic
Interesting that a Lexus dealer would do only one shock....on a 2005 I was looking at, the internal work order had the 2 right shocks replaced. I said don't you do that in pairs? They said no, only the right side needed replacement. I have never heard of that before, to me, it implied accident, but what do I know....maybe it's a Toyota thing? The fact that it was scraped on the right side, plus the right rear wheel had paint splashed on it I concluded accident. Carfax was clean.
07-04-17, 10:37 AM
#23
Rear camber comments seem to be frequent for this car. Mine's the right rear (almost w/in specs). Hasn't made any difference in tire wear altho I don't drive many miles. Have thought about saying "my camber is out" the morning after too many beers.
07-04-17, 07:02 PM
#24
https://www.discountpartsmonster.com/index.php?p=cart
Here we go guess I need iinsulators and hardware. My buddys kid does t belts, head gaskets I imagine he can do this. Hours ya think for labor? My LS is all hwy miles might as well fix it.
Here we go guess I need iinsulators and hardware. My buddys kid does t belts, head gaskets I imagine he can do this. Hours ya think for labor? My LS is all hwy miles might as well fix it.
07-05-17, 05:12 AM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
I was at a happy hour not that long ago after work, and this intern from accounting and I were having a wonderful conversation, etc. I brought up the issue that my rear right camber was -1.9 and out of spec just by 0.1; she couldn't have bolted any faster, next thing I knew she was talking to my young buck coworker who had her totally impressed explaining the OSI model.....
07-05-17, 06:41 AM
#26
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Consider yurself lucky happy hours and blondes always get me in trouble. I have appt on mon at Accurate to look at alignment he said springs and struts would be 6 hours labor but not guaranteed to change neg camber. I need to start over let these guys start from scractch with an assessment..
07-05-17, 08:14 AM
#27
Instructor
Make sure that assessment follows the correct procedure. As stated in the "Notice" in the above posted alignment procedure the first step is to verify and/or correct the vehicle ride height (which includes checking tire air pressures) prior to setting the alignment. As I said before, all springs sag. It may not be apparent to you as you see the car and others like it on a daily basis. Ever notice how a stock photo of any vehicle looks like it's sitting higher? That's how they sat when new. It's also the reason people are upset when they buy lowering springs for an older car. They usually don't end up lowering the car and sometimes they actually raise it because the advertised drop is from original stock height.
07-05-17, 08:18 AM
#28
Lexus Fanatic
All kidding aside, I don't know if my car is sagging or what, but on my last business trip my car was loaded down with copier paper sized boxes, filled with files, I think the total count was 10. I had the distinct feeling that with my gear and luggage, the car was low in the rear. I don't think it was as bad, but there was this time I took my Maxima and filled it with boxes of tile, and it was clearly nearly bottomed out, and that was from the weight of the load, not the car being worn out. Someday, I'd love to have an air suspension on a newer car....
07-05-17, 08:48 AM
#29
Pole Position
Hey Warm, rkw did this great write-up for rear strut replacement on a non-UL. It's a fairly easy DIY job, if you're so inclined. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...del-ls430.html
07-05-17, 09:36 AM
#30
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Thanks to all, Tom my hands aint so good anymore but I can show my buddies kid this post and hang out while he does it pass him tools 911 and John thanks also. Lets see what these guys say but looks like ya might as well replace springs as lond as its apart and this car has not cost me a cent besdies a couple wheel bearing in 100k miles so time to pony up. Might even want to do as many bushings as ya can when ya get er done.