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Old 10-22-13, 10:51 PM
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Default 1999 rx 300 ride

Just bought a 99 Rx 300 and the ride seems a little stiff. It was purchased from an owner/ mechanic
who did a lot of work on the car. I am not familiar with the suspension system. Does the Rx have air shocks that you can inflate. Also he did a brake job, and when I checked for new pads, there seemed to be very little pads on the outside. Would someone care to respond on both of these items. Thanks in advance for your help.
Old 10-23-13, 04:16 AM
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Struts are not adjustable at all.

Pics of new pads here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-pads-diy.html
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How many miles? Ride should not be harsh, but not buttery either. I find our ride soft but good. I would say maybe struts are shot. Oem pads have pretty thick pad material on front. Rears are smaller and thinner.
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I just bought a 99 with 260k and the ride feels quite nice for the age and miles. Perhaps the struts were replaced with cheap aftermarket mono tubes....
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