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Old 02-17-21, 05:05 PM
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Default 2010 Lexus Ls 460l with air strut question

Ok so I have a 2010 Lexus ls 460 L with stock air . My front struts are worn and has been recommended that they be replaced by multiple mechanics. So I would like to know what is my best option. Should I convert the air suspension over to regular suspension or should I replace the air struts ?
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It depends on how much you want to spend. I have replaced front air struts on my car with air struts. It was not cheap. Some people have converted to regular suspension and seem to be OK with it.

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if i can save some money and don't have any issues then that's the route I would like to go


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It depends on how much you want to spend. I have replaced front air struts on my car with air struts. It was not cheap. Some people have converted to regular suspension and seems to be OK with it.
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You can order OEM spring struts from a variety of online sources. Use search, some people have done swap already and provided necessary instructions including how to properly cap air hoses.
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how much are oem air struts?


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You can order OEM spring struts from a variety of online sources. Use search, some people have done swap already and provided necessary instructions including how to properly cap air hoses.
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I got front ones for $1.5k off Ebay from overseas. You can use megazip or amayama as well for any OEM parts.
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you remember the brand[


QUOTE=Anfanger;10996000]I got front ones for $1.5k off Ebay from overseas. You can use megazip or amayama as well for any OEM parts.[/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by flashy5
you remember the brand

[QUOT=Anfanger;10996000]I got front ones for $1.5k off Ebay from overseas. You can use megazip or amayama as well for any OEM parts.
I think he went oem.
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Originally Posted by flashy5
you remember the brand[


QUOTE=Anfanger;10996000]I got front ones for $1.5k off Ebay from overseas. You can use megazip or amayama as well for any OEM parts.
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Yes, I replaced with OEM air struts as there is no alternative.
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What was / are the symptoms of the air struts/shocks failing?
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Originally Posted by rick3242
What was / are the symptoms of the air struts/shocks failing?
Bouncy ride, rattling, tire cupping, leaks air and/or oil.
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I'm.converting mine to spring and strut OEM kyb, if anyone has a cheap source for new or used oem springs pls let us know
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Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
I'm.converting mine to spring and strut OEM kyb, if anyone has a cheap source for new or used oem springs pls let us know
Do you have part numbers for parts you are looking for?

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how is the ride

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I'm.converting mine to spring and strut OEM kyb, if anyone has a cheap source for new or used oem springs pls let us know
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Originally Posted by flashy5
Ok so I have a 2010 Lexus ls 460 L with stock air . My front struts are worn and has been recommended that they be replaced by multiple mechanics.
It’s a one man job
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