Bilstein shock and struts for 03 GS430?
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Bilstein shock and struts for 03 GS430?
I have searched for Bilsteins HD shocks and struts for my 03 GS430 and it doesn't seem that they have shocks for this car. But I have also read of several guys on here who have installed them on their cars.
Where do I get this set and how much do they cost. Are that a direct fit or does it have to be modified. Any good shop in the Atlanta area that anyone can recommend for installation?
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Where do I get this set and how much do they cost. Are that a direct fit or does it have to be modified. Any good shop in the Atlanta area that anyone can recommend for installation?
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Bilstein says they don't sell shocks for a 2003 GS430, but they all fit. I just bought four Bilstein sport shocks for a 2000 GS400 and they fit on my 2003 GS430 no problem. Same deal with springs.
I would buy them from autozone, thats where i bought mine. You might pay like $20-$30 dollars more for all four rather than buying from internet retailers, but autozone is authorized bilstein dealer, so it will guarantee you the lifetime bilstein warranty.
I would buy them from autozone, thats where i bought mine. You might pay like $20-$30 dollars more for all four rather than buying from internet retailers, but autozone is authorized bilstein dealer, so it will guarantee you the lifetime bilstein warranty.
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Ok, I got a quote from Mieneke to install all four. Their labor is $420. Will you guys trust Meineke to do your installation? They are the cheapest I have found, everyone else wants $600+.
The parts are $469 on shox.com.
The parts are $469 on shox.com.
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Go see my friends at Butler tire in Doraville. You will not be disappointed. Consider doing springs and even ball joints at the same time.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297958
Go see my friends at Butler tire in Doraville. You will not be disappointed. Consider doing springs and even ball joints at the same time.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297958
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Sholaesq,
Go see my friends at Butler tire in Doraville. You will not be disappointed. Consider doing springs and even ball joints at the same time.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297958
Go see my friends at Butler tire in Doraville. You will not be disappointed. Consider doing springs and even ball joints at the same time.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297958
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They can inspect them and let you know. The labor for springs is almost free when doing the struts, so if you intend to move up to 18 inch wheels I would do springs as well. Eibach prokit was my choice. Just a 1" drop, but very livable in terms of ride quality.
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