persian451

I got a 1991 LS400 with 178k miles and I plan on lowering my car 1 inch

I have already replaced my shocks with KYB awhile ago but i need some input on some stuff..

I have lower ball joints waiting to be changed too


Now mechanics tell me the insulation between the Spring and the Shock needs to be changed.. heres a picture indicated where teh rubber would go... this is not my car, but an example

Also, I was suggested to purchase the Boot which includes this insulation, Bump stops that go on top of the shock shaft, and strut mounts...

I have bought teh strut mounts from tirerack thinkign some kind of insulation for the spring would come but it was only the the top of the assembly...


I really need some advice from you guys.. help me out
Thanks

_peter

Lexmexico

I recently replaced the lower insulation on my 99 RX. My mechanic and I needed over an hour playing around with clamps for the springs, but it worked and it is not much quieter. Other Toyotas have a similar design, Camry and Sienna come to mind offhand.

Without actually knowing if the size changed from the Lexus OEM, I have no idea what type of lower rubber insulation would go on your vehicle. On the RX the front insulations are slightly larger than the rears. It is an important piece as if it is torn or missing, you will definitely feel it in the ride, and probably hear a little clanking.

VVT-i

I recommend to get the new insulators both top and bottom, because you already disassembly the struts. It will help the spring from rubbing against shock.

persian451

whats the lower insulation called? is it part of the boot?

VVT-i

We just called rubber insulator,because it the parts book they just list as ' Insulator'.

persian451

So Could I get some part # then? becasue I'm having trouble with every dealer I call, they call it something else... They say the ring insulator is not on the part diagram however, its part of the boot (Insulator is name)

VVT-i

I will do that tomorrow when I get to work and fight with the part guy..

persian451

thanks man ask for a 91 ls400

persian451

if you can too, could you get a part diagram of the section? Lexus faxed one to me but it was really poor qaulity

VVT-i

This's the part# for the upper insulators 48157-50010, but they not show the lower insulator.

Lexkost

There is no lower insulator, spring just sets on strut.

persian451

I jsut figured it out.. only the Rears have lower insulators... man am I smart.. this whole time I thought my front suspension had lower insulators.. well already oder the upper insulators and bumpers all around.. gotta order the lower insulators now

Maeve

iTrader: (2)

how much was it 'bro?

persian451

bumpers = 15 each
upper insulators = 21 front, 20 for back
lower insulatorss = 10 each only for rears

hyperopt

Would you post the part numbers for each part as well?