Restoring suspension & handling 2006 LS 430
#31
Hey @bradland and @koreywill , good to see familiar names chiming in here. Thanks!
Correct, no rush here. My suspension is making one clicking sound in very low speed turns but I feel confident this part list will remedy that. This is more about the thread title, a little more robust and taut. I plant to keep it for a long time.
Wow, I love Bell, but have to agree with Koreywill's comment 3 years ago above that when the bill is this big, you can't ignore savings like that. If it was under $100, I would say eh, but $557! Thank you so much for doing that comparison, saved me time tonight. Also, I will not be doing the labor so a little more savings is a good idea.
Koreywill, do you agree with Bradland about tie rods and ends? My service advisor said he rarely sees those things breaking or needing replacement. Just surveying here, not challenging.
Correct, no rush here. My suspension is making one clicking sound in very low speed turns but I feel confident this part list will remedy that. This is more about the thread title, a little more robust and taut. I plant to keep it for a long time.
Wow, I love Bell, but have to agree with Koreywill's comment 3 years ago above that when the bill is this big, you can't ignore savings like that. If it was under $100, I would say eh, but $557! Thank you so much for doing that comparison, saved me time tonight. Also, I will not be doing the labor so a little more savings is a good idea.
Koreywill, do you agree with Bradland about tie rods and ends? My service advisor said he rarely sees those things breaking or needing replacement. Just surveying here, not challenging.
#32
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Hey @bradland and @koreywill , good to see familiar names chiming in here. Thanks!
Correct, no rush here. My suspension is making one clicking sound in very low speed turns but I feel confident this part list will remedy that. This is more about the thread title, a little more robust and taut. I plant to keep it for a long time.
Wow, I love Bell, but have to agree with Koreywill's comment 3 years ago above that when the bill is this big, you can't ignore savings like that. If it was under $100, I would say eh, but $557! Thank you so much for doing that comparison, saved me time tonight. Also, I will not be doing the labor so a little more savings is a good idea.
Koreywill, do you agree with Bradland about tie rods and ends? My service advisor said he rarely sees those things breaking or needing replacement. Just surveying here, not challenging.
Correct, no rush here. My suspension is making one clicking sound in very low speed turns but I feel confident this part list will remedy that. This is more about the thread title, a little more robust and taut. I plant to keep it for a long time.
Wow, I love Bell, but have to agree with Koreywill's comment 3 years ago above that when the bill is this big, you can't ignore savings like that. If it was under $100, I would say eh, but $557! Thank you so much for doing that comparison, saved me time tonight. Also, I will not be doing the labor so a little more savings is a good idea.
Koreywill, do you agree with Bradland about tie rods and ends? My service advisor said he rarely sees those things breaking or needing replacement. Just surveying here, not challenging.
Not to mention, they’re only about $50 ea from Amayama. Large bulky items like the 2 LCA’s will certainly affect International shipping rates. Might be worthwhile to have them shipped free from Bell. Check both ways to be sure before ordering.
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CA2WALS430 (07-20-24)
#33
Thanks, @bradland ! I am convinced, especially since you are not on commission, ha! Yes, alignment is mandatory after all this.
That's a great idea about the heavy items. I will compare. I have had a couple of great customer service experiences with Amayama in the past.
Right now the car drives really nice, but I just know from my last LS430 that the front suspension could be tighter and more robust. I think the original owner did a lot of in-town miles through inner city parts of LA, so that would account. I have had all 4 struts done already, the fronts 2-1/2 years ago. I bought the car with 78k and almost no rock chips in the front and no new paint, so that indicates a lot of in-town I think also. Now she has 147k and gorgeous and the headlights sparkle.
That's a great idea about the heavy items. I will compare. I have had a couple of great customer service experiences with Amayama in the past.
Right now the car drives really nice, but I just know from my last LS430 that the front suspension could be tighter and more robust. I think the original owner did a lot of in-town miles through inner city parts of LA, so that would account. I have had all 4 struts done already, the fronts 2-1/2 years ago. I bought the car with 78k and almost no rock chips in the front and no new paint, so that indicates a lot of in-town I think also. Now she has 147k and gorgeous and the headlights sparkle.
#34
His logic is pretty sound but.... I had quite a few miles on my 2003, 340,000 or so miles. I knew they'd never been changed to that point so I figured, what the heck. Replace 'em and have peace of mind.
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CA2WALS430 (07-18-24)
#35
#36
FYI regarding the duties…just got a $45 duty bill from FedEx from my recent rear air strut pair I bought from Impex Japan. Still saved about $3500 over retail but wasn’t expecting that.
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CA2WALS430 (07-20-24)
#37
@bradland , shopping for tie rods is confusing. I searched for just "tie", and all I get is "Ends" and "Radiator Support Tie Bar". The only option for the bar are Upper and Front/Rear.
No mention of Inner or Outer. Are they called something else?
Also, I read the thread about bushings and arms. Thank you. So I have the bushings and arms I need, correct?
No mention of Inner or Outer. Are they called something else?
Also, I read the thread about bushings and arms. Thank you. So I have the bushings and arms I need, correct?
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#38
@bradland , shopping for tie rods is confusing. I searched for just "tie", and all I get is "Ends" and "Radiator Support Tie Bar". The only option for the bar are Upper and Front/Rear.
No mention of Inner or Outer. Are they called something else?
Also, I read the thread about bushings and arms. Thank you. So I have the bushings and arms I need, correct?
No mention of Inner or Outer. Are they called something else?
Also, I read the thread about bushings and arms. Thank you. So I have the bushings and arms I need, correct?
https://autoparts.puentehillstoyota....rin-4550309240
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CA2WALS430 (07-22-24)
#42
OH, duh, the exact link tammap sent. Too many numbers. So are the part codes I mention the outers?
My cart is loaded up. I forgot Amayama won't let you pay until they do the double-check on the order, probably not a bad idea.
Thanks again, All!
My cart is loaded up. I forgot Amayama won't let you pay until they do the double-check on the order, probably not a bad idea.
Thanks again, All!
#43
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@bradland , shopping for tie rods is confusing. I searched for just "tie", and all I get is "Ends" and "Radiator Support Tie Bar". The only option for the bar are Upper and Front/Rear.
No mention of Inner or Outer. Are they called something else?
Also, I read the thread about bushings and arms. Thank you. So I have the bushings and arms I need, correct?
No mention of Inner or Outer. Are they called something else?
Also, I read the thread about bushings and arms. Thank you. So I have the bushings and arms I need, correct?
The inner tie rod is interchangeable the same part will fit both sides.
The outers are side specific so make sure you get the correct part numbers.
Right- 45460 59045
Left- 45470 59045
I'm not sure what you're referring to re bushings and arms.
#44
Thanks, @bradland ! Earlier in the thread you told me all I had were the bushings and not arms:
"The LCA you've listed is just the bushing and will have to be pressed into the bracket. IS and GS-F bushings are sold with the bracket and are a bit cheaper- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...the-ls430.html"
But I think the list I have now is comprehensive and I will let the dealer rob me if they see something I missed in order to just install what I have ordered. I heard a little more noise today so it could be a photo finish!
"The LCA you've listed is just the bushing and will have to be pressed into the bracket. IS and GS-F bushings are sold with the bracket and are a bit cheaper- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...the-ls430.html"
But I think the list I have now is comprehensive and I will let the dealer rob me if they see something I missed in order to just install what I have ordered. I heard a little more noise today so it could be a photo finish!
#45
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Thanks, @bradland ! Earlier in the thread you told me all I had were the bushings and not arms:
"The LCA you've listed is just the bushing and will have to be pressed into the bracket. IS and GS-F bushings are sold with the bracket and are a bit cheaper- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...the-ls430.html"
But I think the list I have now is comprehensive and I will let the dealer rob me if they see something I missed in order to just install what I have ordered. I heard a little more noise today so it could be a photo finish!
"The LCA you've listed is just the bushing and will have to be pressed into the bracket. IS and GS-F bushings are sold with the bracket and are a bit cheaper- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...the-ls430.html"
But I think the list I have now is comprehensive and I will let the dealer rob me if they see something I missed in order to just install what I have ordered. I heard a little more noise today so it could be a photo finish!
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CA2WALS430 (07-22-24)