AlphaRed

I see that the Is350 lower control arm bushings are recommended for the Ls430 but I never read why that is. Can someone help me here?
Thank you
AR

nvwls

Because LS430 bushings are not sold together with the bracket, you have to purchase new bushings, press out the old ones, and then press in the new ones. This is more labor-intensive, whether your shop does it and you have to pay for the hours, or if you DIY. The bushings themselves are $60 (amayama) or $110 (US Lexus dealers) each.

The IS/GS/RC (all interchangeable, depending on model year) bushings are sold in the bracket and bolt in. They also are about half the price, $55 each. No-brainer, unless you are dedicated to using all original parts.

911LE

They come pressed into new aluminum housings and are a direct bolt on. Factory bushings for the LS need to be pressed into the original steel housings.

AlphaRed

Now I understand. Thank you for your help.

AR

CSA

For those who have gone the IS350 bushings and brackets route, how is the ride?

kos

iTrader: (1)

Ride is perfectly fine. No complaints over the 2-3 years I've had them on.

bmwahba

You can also run the GS-F bushings which are the best of both worlds IS aluminum housing but not as soft
48075-24010 and 48076-24010

bradland

Bumping this with a question-
We know the OE Lexus LCA bushings are hydro-filled. Are the IS bushings (4807530030) also hydro-filled or solid rubber?
Trying to decide between the IS bushing (4807530030) and the GS-F bushing (48075-24010). Both are currently less than $20 ea at IMPEX JAPAN
Any first hand info from anyone currently using the IS or GS-F bushings is of course welcome.

LexusMobilMechanic

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING KIT WITH BRACKET 2 pcs FOR LEXUS LS430 2001-2006

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING KIT WITH BRACKET 2 pcs FOR LEXUS LS430 2001-2006

berserkr

Did you ever get an answer on this, or pull the trigger yourself? Wondering the same thing myself.

bradland

Sorry, still no definitive info.
I have a small accumulation of OE parts for some front end work, UCA's, ball joints, tie rods, etc. and I'd like to add the LCA bushing into the mix.

JZZFZZ

I ordered the GS-F bushings and found the ones currently on my car looking like new, therefore the parts not installed.

Talking about accumulating OEM parts, what parts one should prioritize? Are suspension parts top priority?

Msesqui

What's up everyone, thank you very much for your replies. Im here now at my local mechanic to see what the issue is. I will update once they have identified the issue.
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