DIY Daizen Steering Rack Bushing
#106
It must have been the site as i tried to order pretty late at night. Anyway, got my order in and can't wait to put them in. Got someone to install them for me for $150.00 which includes rack alignment and adjusting pretensioner.
#107
Link to Sewell GS bushing kit
Your link points to Bushing Kit for SC, and not GS. However Sewell Lexus website does not explicitly specify its for SC..
The GS kit is here, and cost USD 40
http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
The GS kit is here, and cost USD 40
http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
When i try to add the item to my cart, it says that there's nothing in it. I'm using the following link http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
Is anyone else getting an error when trying to add to the cart and proceeding to checkout?
Is anyone else getting an error when trying to add to the cart and proceeding to checkout?
#108
I got it installed this morning at Exact Motorsport, by John.
I was lucky that John has some GS kit in stock, since I bought the SC kit from Sewell...
I think I bought the last one from Exact
Now my GS drives a lot straight, gives me a lot more confidence over bumpy highway road (680 in bay area), with much better steering feel... I used to own an IS300, now my GS drives very close to my IS (steering-wise). Two thumbs up for this mod
I was lucky that John has some GS kit in stock, since I bought the SC kit from Sewell...
I think I bought the last one from Exact
Now my GS drives a lot straight, gives me a lot more confidence over bumpy highway road (680 in bay area), with much better steering feel... I used to own an IS300, now my GS drives very close to my IS (steering-wise). Two thumbs up for this mod
#109
Your link points to Bushing Kit for SC, and not GS. However Sewell Lexus website does not explicitly specify its for SC..
The GS kit is here, and cost USD 40
http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
The GS kit is here, and cost USD 40
http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
#110
Your link points to Bushing Kit for SC, and not GS. However Sewell Lexus website does not explicitly specify its for SC..
The GS kit is here, and cost USD 40
http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
The GS kit is here, and cost USD 40
http://lexus-parts.com/partdetail.as...bCategoryID=85
Sewell actually listed the S1-2030 under the GS section I went to the GS400 section and they had it listed there so I assumed they were the right ones. I hope Sewell corrects this!
#111
looks like they just corrected it
#112
Damnit. I just ordered the part and have the confirmation number. i hope i can correct this in time before it ships.
UPDATE:
I sent an email and Darrel was able to figure out that i had made a mistake based on the information (included my VIN number) which i provided when i placed my order. Got my item the next day. Outstanding customer service & support. A big THANK YOU to Darrel at Sewell Lexus in Big D.
UPDATE:
I sent an email and Darrel was able to figure out that i had made a mistake based on the information (included my VIN number) which i provided when i placed my order. Got my item the next day. Outstanding customer service & support. A big THANK YOU to Darrel at Sewell Lexus in Big D.
Last edited by David1969; 12-22-06 at 02:37 PM.
#113
I am another victim of this web site mess-up. I even specified in my website order that I had a 98 GS400 and supplied the vin and I still got the SC sent to me. They are sending another one though. I CAN'T WAIT to get this installed. I have 140 on the clock and this mod has gotten so much positive press.
#114
Damnit. I just ordered the part and have the confirmation number. i hope i can correct this in time before it ships.
UPDATE:
I sent an email and Darrel was able to figure out that i had made a mistake based on the information (included my VIN number) which i provided when i placed my order. Got my item the next day. Outstanding customer service & support. A big THANK YOU to Darrel at Sewell Lexus in Big D.
UPDATE:
I sent an email and Darrel was able to figure out that i had made a mistake based on the information (included my VIN number) which i provided when i placed my order. Got my item the next day. Outstanding customer service & support. A big THANK YOU to Darrel at Sewell Lexus in Big D.
#115
Hey i just purchased an Gs 400 platinum and whenever I accelerate I get an quick tug on the steering wheel (kinda scary) also I get vibration at 60mph I just had new wheels put on they also was balanced should I replace all my bushing or which ones should I replace the car has 150k
#116
Hey i just purchased an Gs 400 platinum and whenever I accelerate I get an quick tug on the steering wheel (kinda scary) also I get vibration at 60mph I just had new wheels put on they also was balanced should I replace all my bushing or which ones should I replace the car has 150k
Last edited by StockGS400; 12-23-06 at 01:26 AM. Reason: Forgot something
#117
Just installed my set of Daizen steering rack bushings.
Impressions:
Once the bushings were removed i compared them to the Daizens. No comparison at all. The stock bushings are rubber and very flimsy. The Daizens are urethane and are much firmer; noticeably different. The 60 mph shake is still there, but not as bad. It looks like i'm going to have to try and adjust the pretensioner too to see if that helps cure/eliminate the 60 mph shake. I also do not appear to drift as much in the lane as i previously did. It seems to have cured the drifting problem, but not the shaking as there is still a slight shake on the steering wheel which is still noticeable.
It also turns out that 1 of my tires is not perfectly round. It appears to have been damaged at some point prior to me taking delivery of the car. I rotated the tire to the back and the vibration is nearly gone.
Impressions:
Once the bushings were removed i compared them to the Daizens. No comparison at all. The stock bushings are rubber and very flimsy. The Daizens are urethane and are much firmer; noticeably different. The 60 mph shake is still there, but not as bad. It looks like i'm going to have to try and adjust the pretensioner too to see if that helps cure/eliminate the 60 mph shake. I also do not appear to drift as much in the lane as i previously did. It seems to have cured the drifting problem, but not the shaking as there is still a slight shake on the steering wheel which is still noticeable.
It also turns out that 1 of my tires is not perfectly round. It appears to have been damaged at some point prior to me taking delivery of the car. I rotated the tire to the back and the vibration is nearly gone.
#118
Way worth the money and time
I just installed my set yesterday. Piece of cake to install. Instead of the small screw driver and pliers, I went with the biggest flat head I could find and a rubber mallet to get the driver side pressed bushings out. Seemed to come out pretty easy this way. After that it was a breeze.
Impressions so far, lets put it this way I was driving the car @ 70-80 on the highway and it took no effort at all. I mean before I had all ten fingures to hold and and white nuckle the wheel. Not anymore. If anyone is on the fence about this....its way worth the time and money. If your in the Houston area swing by and I will install for you. Its that easy.
Impressions so far, lets put it this way I was driving the car @ 70-80 on the highway and it took no effort at all. I mean before I had all ten fingures to hold and and white nuckle the wheel. Not anymore. If anyone is on the fence about this....its way worth the time and money. If your in the Houston area swing by and I will install for you. Its that easy.
Last edited by Dukespeed; 01-07-07 at 09:59 AM.
#119
Installed my today and think they bring the steering back to brand new status . A couple of recommendations to the install illustrated above. Make sure you don't tighten up the drivers side bolts until you have the passenger side bolts threaded in a bit. Basically once you put all the bushings in, I would recommend getting all the bolts started then go back and tighten up the passenger side then the drivers side. Also, I would recommend installing both bushings on the drivers side then put in the metal sleeve with a dab of grease and then tap them in until you can get the bolts started on the tread. Other than that install is a piece of cake. I would like to thank GSteg for a very informative DIY install. I used it exclusively and most likely would not have tried this myself without your DIY. A big for you.
#120
Hey i just purchased an Gs 400 platinum and whenever I accelerate I get an quick tug on the steering wheel (kinda scary) also I get vibration at 60mph I just had new wheels put on they also was balanced should I replace all my bushing or which ones should I replace the car has 150k