Hi.....

Found this forum and I love all the info. flowing around so I though it would be good to join :-) My name's Mark and I live in San Jose (Go Sharks).....

I got a 93 LS400 with 190k back in October and I have to say I really like this car. Mainly got it for commuting (80 miles a day). Yeah I know it's not "great" on gas but for the price I go it and what else was out there I felt this was a nice way to go. I have done a bunch of little stuff to it and getting ready to do some more like (I have everything, just need to install it): After market stereo, Seat Covers, New Antenna, Shocks, Front Suspension Rebuild incuding A Arm Bushings and just bought a set of 2012 17" ES Rims and Tires.

What are the thoughts around here on lowering kits and how much to lower? I have found some Springs for around $200 that would drip it around 1.5". I don't want it slammed and I don't mind a stiffer ride. Not a fan of how soft it is righ now and hopefully the new shocks will address part of tht.

Anyways - Nice to meet ya'all and any heads up / suggestions regarding the LS400 is always welcome.

~Mark

 

I suggest you take a peek at the faqs and stickied threads in the LS400 forum...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls400-183/

 

Welcome to clublexus. Any pics of your ride right now so we can give u for info on things.

 

Welcome to CL!!

 

Thanks for the welcome :-)

I'll get some pix when I get home tonight but it's a typical Stock 93 LS400. Grey Leather Interior, stock rims andnon air suspension, 2 tone white and grey.

 

Welcome to CL!

Go Sharks!

 

Thanks!

They are lookin' pretty good so far eh :-)

 

Welcome to CL!

I'd suggest coilovers for your ride if you have the budget. I'm sure the LS guys probably have quite a few reviews on different brands you can read up on.

I personally run the Megan LP coils on my SC and am happy with the drop and damper adjustment on them. Not sure if they make them for the LS but just an idea.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I don't have that kind of cash. My current shocks are shot (192k). I have a new set of Shocks ready to put on. I am thinking might as well throw on some new coils as well, being that the ones on there are the originals and god knows how much wear they have due to the bad shocks.

I will probably end up painting my current rims for now and get a new set of shoes. Then give it a few months to see how deep I want to get into this thing :-)

Here's a pic of her as she sits now.....

 

looks nice, and pretty low mileage considering the age

 

Here's what I have been working on for the past 10 Years or so. This is my latest beast.

I'm a Noob to Lexus but not to working on suspension and light motor work

 

Late Welcome to the Club Lexus NorCal family....

 

I have to agree, if you have the budget just go for coilovers at least this way you can adjust your ride height to exactly how you want it..

 

Finally got it done....

I ended up going with Sensen Shocks and H&R 1" Coils. Replaced both ball joints, TRE's and Sway Bar Links. I just finished today so it still needs to settle but man what a difference the ride is. 3 out of 4 of my old shocks were done, and the front BallJoints were so trashed. The ride is more solid and it's going to take a while to get used to. No more bouncing when I hit a bump - HAHA and no more clunking.

Kinda dirty in this pic. I will post a couple more later this week.