Told I need new struts, need help to know what this means
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I have a stock 99 sc400 with 82k miles on it. When I took it in for its 75k check up at 79k, the Lexus rep at Lexus of Rockville Centre told me I needed new struts, and that that is the reason I hear a squeak come from the back end of the car when I get in or out or take something mildly heavy ot of the trunk. The problem is, I have no idea what this means. I am not looking to do anything fancy as I only anticipate having the car another year or so, but want to make sure I don't let an opportunty pass me by. Can someone explain in simplistic terms what it is that Lexus is suggesting I do?
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Originally Posted by bearsteve
I have a stock 99 sc400 with 82k miles on it. When I took it in for its 75k check up at 79k, the Lexus rep at Lexus of Rockville Centre told me I needed new struts, and that that is the reason I hear a squeak come from the back end of the car when I get in or out or take something mildly heavy ot of the trunk. The problem is, I have no idea what this means. I am not looking to do anything fancy as I only anticipate having the car another year or so, but want to make sure I don't let an opportunty pass me by. Can someone explain in simplistic terms what it is that Lexus is suggesting I do?
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you need new shocks basically. i had kyb gr2's and they worked well as a replacement for the oem ones. now using kyb agx adjustables but that will cost a bit more brand new. good luck.
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It is unlikely the squeak is from your struts (shocks).
Do a bounce test on the rear of your car to test what condition your struts are in.
I would lay you odds it is not your shocks, unless you carry a lot of heavy stuff in your trunk all the time, your shocks should last a lot longer than 80k miles.
I would inspect all rear suspension components for loose nut or bolt and spray a little silicone lube into the upper insulators of your shocks and see if it solves your problem.
Rob
Do a bounce test on the rear of your car to test what condition your struts are in.
I would lay you odds it is not your shocks, unless you carry a lot of heavy stuff in your trunk all the time, your shocks should last a lot longer than 80k miles.
I would inspect all rear suspension components for loose nut or bolt and spray a little silicone lube into the upper insulators of your shocks and see if it solves your problem.
Rob
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thanks for the help guys
car passes the bounce test, but it does squeek when i bounce it. I will have him look at the rear bushing and check the suspension nuts and such. the only time I have anything heavy in my trnk is winter, when i carry 3 cinder blocks, which really isn't that heavy.
car passes the bounce test, but it does squeek when i bounce it. I will have him look at the rear bushing and check the suspension nuts and such. the only time I have anything heavy in my trnk is winter, when i carry 3 cinder blocks, which really isn't that heavy.
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