Springs & Shocks for 92' SC400?
04-20-07, 12:27 PM
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Springs & Shocks for 92' SC400?
Hi guys,
Awesome forums you guys have here. Anyways, as the thread title states, I am looking for springs and shocks for my 92' SC400. I need front springs and shocks all around. They are dead and need to be replaced.
I called the Lexus dealer here (Toronto, Canada) and they quoted me:
Front springs: $152 each
Front shocks: $117 each
Rear shocks: $111 each
So, I'm looking at $760 for the part alone, before installation. Seems a little steep. I was wondering if you guys would make some suggestions for other springs/shocks. Is there anything as good or better than the OEM setup? Or perhaps a cheaper way to get OEM shocks & springs? Please make some suggestions.
Thanks,
Benny
Awesome forums you guys have here. Anyways, as the thread title states, I am looking for springs and shocks for my 92' SC400. I need front springs and shocks all around. They are dead and need to be replaced.
I called the Lexus dealer here (Toronto, Canada) and they quoted me:
Front springs: $152 each
Front shocks: $117 each
Rear shocks: $111 each
So, I'm looking at $760 for the part alone, before installation. Seems a little steep. I was wondering if you guys would make some suggestions for other springs/shocks. Is there anything as good or better than the OEM setup? Or perhaps a cheaper way to get OEM shocks & springs? Please make some suggestions.
Thanks,
Benny
04-26-07, 08:23 PM
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OEM replacement: call Carson Toyota (CL Vendor) as they can get you prices under book.
Aftermarket: Try a simple Tokico HP (aka "Blues") with some Tanabe or Eibach springs. Neither lower the car that much, and they are both inexpensive.
If you were near Indiana or Michigan, I could help you with the install as I just did mine in the driveway on Saturday. For that matter, I have my stock shocks and springs with 58k miles on the clock: plenty of life there. These are sitting in my basement collecting dust...
Aftermarket: Try a simple Tokico HP (aka "Blues") with some Tanabe or Eibach springs. Neither lower the car that much, and they are both inexpensive.
If you were near Indiana or Michigan, I could help you with the install as I just did mine in the driveway on Saturday. For that matter, I have my stock shocks and springs with 58k miles on the clock: plenty of life there. These are sitting in my basement collecting dust...
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04-30-07, 03:42 PM
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Dude-- Just a simple recommendation, but when you install wear components, no matter what people say, unless it's FREE!! (granted $30 or $100 sound close to free considering this is a Lexus) Just install NEW components--
After doing the motor mounts, I would NEVER install USED ones someone claimed to be in mint condition---
Same thing for ANY of the ignition components-- That is a do it once and don't do it again for a long time sort of thing--
Your $100 is better spent toward a high quality replacement WITH a lifetime warranty you often get from Autozone and Oreilly's as long as you own the car with the part you bought on it--
My $.02
After doing the motor mounts, I would NEVER install USED ones someone claimed to be in mint condition---
Same thing for ANY of the ignition components-- That is a do it once and don't do it again for a long time sort of thing--
Your $100 is better spent toward a high quality replacement WITH a lifetime warranty you often get from Autozone and Oreilly's as long as you own the car with the part you bought on it--
My $.02
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