Hard Bumpy Ride (What gives)
#1
Hard Bumpy Ride (What gives)
Ok guys I have a 93 Sc400 with 218k. Still pulls very very strong (Knock on wood that it will continue). Here is my issue my car seemed to start riding hard. I would notice and feel every bump in the road. So I replaced my bushings with some Daizen sport bushings and also put some Tockico sport struts on. Well it seemed cool for a while but now I am back to feeling every bump. It is so bad then when I ride over the little reflectors in the road it hit so hard the CD skips. This is crazy, I just replaced all this stuff just 3-4 months ago. Any ideas what to do guys??????, is the suspension computer controlled at all. Any help would be great.
Thanks
Thanks
#2
Maybe tires
What type of tires are you running (brand, size, etc...) I have the Daizen bushings in my 92 sc300
with tokico blue struts and eibach springs. Running a Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR 245/35/zr20
tire and I can definately feel the reflectors in the road. Give me a little more info and I will try to help out any
way I can.
with tokico blue struts and eibach springs. Running a Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR 245/35/zr20
tire and I can definately feel the reflectors in the road. Give me a little more info and I will try to help out any
way I can.
#3
Re: Maybe tires
Originally posted by aasc300
What type of tires are you running (brand, size, etc...) I have the Daizen bushings in my 92 sc300
with tokico blue struts and eibach springs. Running a Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR 245/35/zr20
tire and I can definately feel the reflectors in the road. Give me a little more info and I will try to help out any
way I can.
What type of tires are you running (brand, size, etc...) I have the Daizen bushings in my 92 sc300
with tokico blue struts and eibach springs. Running a Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR 245/35/zr20
tire and I can definately feel the reflectors in the road. Give me a little more info and I will try to help out any
way I can.
I have Yokohama's i think 225/55 16 inch. Strange thing is these are the same type of tires i have used for years. That is why i am wonder if it is something mechannical. I wonder if the struts need adjusting
#4
I dont think the struts really have any form of adjustment (at least mine dont). When you replace the upper control arm bushings with urethane bushings, you are going to feel 100% more of the irregularities in the road.
#5
Originally posted by aasc300
I dont think the struts really have any form of adjustment (at least mine dont). When you replace the upper control arm bushings with urethane bushings, you are going to feel 100% more of the irregularities in the road.
I dont think the struts really have any form of adjustment (at least mine dont). When you replace the upper control arm bushings with urethane bushings, you are going to feel 100% more of the irregularities in the road.
Damn that sucks on the bushings. I was thinking i was getting better equipment. Damn might have been better staying stock and keep my smooth ride
#6
Originally posted by aasc300
I dont think the struts really have any form of adjustment (at least mine dont). When you replace the upper control arm bushings with urethane bushings, you are going to feel 100% more of the irregularities in the road.
I dont think the struts really have any form of adjustment (at least mine dont). When you replace the upper control arm bushings with urethane bushings, you are going to feel 100% more of the irregularities in the road.
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#11
anybody know were to get some stock bushings or just some control arms with stock bushings. Because i can't take this Daizen crap. Damn car rides so hard i am starting to hear rattles from the car because it is hitting bumps so hard and stuff is shaking loose. I want front and rear. thanks for any help
#13
I'd have the say the Daizen bushings are for drivers who are willing to sacrifice the vibration from the reflector bumps for better steering feel. This is the similar to adding a gigantic anti-roll bar, lowering springs, shocks, 17+ inch wheels, and perhaps even an exhaust (although probably a more pleasing vibration). I changed my front lowers and I'm happy with it until it squeaks or my chassis splits in two.
You could try the Vlamo's bushings http://www.users.bigpond.com/pgscott/bushes/bushes.htm
You could try the Vlamo's bushings http://www.users.bigpond.com/pgscott/bushes/bushes.htm
Last edited by Buttercup; 12-19-03 at 09:57 PM.
#14
Originally posted by Buttercup
I'd have the say the Daizen bushings are for drivers who are willing to sacrifice the vibration from the reflector bumps for better steering feel. This is the similar to adding a gigantic anti-roll bar, lowering springs, shocks, 17+ inch wheels, and perhaps even an exhaust (although probably a more pleasing vibration). I changed my front lowers and I'm happy with it until it squeaks or my chassis splits in two.
You could try the Vlamo's bushings http://www.users.bigpond.com/pgscott/bushes/bushes.htm
I'd have the say the Daizen bushings are for drivers who are willing to sacrifice the vibration from the reflector bumps for better steering feel. This is the similar to adding a gigantic anti-roll bar, lowering springs, shocks, 17+ inch wheels, and perhaps even an exhaust (although probably a more pleasing vibration). I changed my front lowers and I'm happy with it until it squeaks or my chassis splits in two.
You could try the Vlamo's bushings http://www.users.bigpond.com/pgscott/bushes/bushes.htm
I would try those but i don't see were i could buy them. I need my front lowers and complete rear. I figure to it one time and be done with it
#15
Quality Ride
If you want your Lexus to feel like a Lexus then go with Vlamos replacement bushings.
I have ordered them and am waiting to have them installed and from all the research I have done they are definitely the way to go.
I will post my feeling after Xmas when I get them installed.
Urethane bushings are not the way to go on any Lexus suspension.
Rob
I have ordered them and am waiting to have them installed and from all the research I have done they are definitely the way to go.
I will post my feeling after Xmas when I get them installed.
Urethane bushings are not the way to go on any Lexus suspension.
Rob