DetGS430

I need to replace the bushings on my car. So far I've changed inner/outer tie rods, ball joints and still have the shaking and clunking. Since Daizen is out of the question and TMengineering doesn't respond to emails. What other options do I have to change the bushings.

So far I've found the LCA#2 bushing and steering rack bushings but, can't find anything for the LCA#1 bushing and the upper control arm.

Does anyone have any suggestions or know of other kits that could be purchased to replace these?

Thanks.

arkadyzv

I'm also looking for the same thing, the only thing I found is full aftermarket arms but no replacement bushings. It looks like thats the only way to go.

garabaldy

X 2 ,,,,,,,,,me too

diamondmit

I have the shaking and loose suspension/steering feel and I finally went back to the dealer and discussed it with the shop foreman. He replaced my inner tie rods (didn't know I had these) and the intermediate shaft (which I believe spans between the steering wheel and the steering rack). This is after already replacing the shocks, ball joints, sway bar bushings, steering rack bushings, tie rod ends and some other parts. Bottom line - a miraculous transformation. This is what I have been trying to accomplish for years. Tight feeling suspension and steering control. No more rattling front end. I don't know if you have the same challenges, but I encourage you to explore to see if these fixes with benefit you. good luck!
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garabaldy

I have those exact symptoms. so how much did it cost for intermediate steering shaft?

D-Boi

iTrader: (5)

where did you purchase the caster arm bushings from?

jolsamuel

On these cars you have to replace the whole front end to make it feel like new again, i replaced bushings, ball joints, control arms and tie rods, it improved a little. So decided to replace what was left of the suspension and that was it, like new again, it was a combination of all these bad parts what was creating rattle and clunks, and I know its expensive but its a Lexus.

garabaldy

Jolsamuel, So what was the last thing you replaced that finally fixed it?

milellie11

iTrader: (5)

After this suspension crap with my GS, i don't think i'm getting a Lexus again. Im ready to dump it. It just doesn't have the build quality of German sedans. I've replaced just about my whole front suspension as well(caster arms,lower control arms,upper control arms, outer tie rods, inner tie rods, ball joints, shocks) and the steering wheel still feels like it's ready to come loose and shake going over bumps changing the direction of the car. Yeah, i'm the stock chrome 17's and some folks say this could be the issue. But Lexus would be stupid to offer these as factory oem wheels and the car drives like this.

jolsamuel

Well, I replaced inner tie rods, sway bar links and bushings, wheel bearings,upper strut bushings, and decided to re-torque everything to spec. After that and an alignment of course, I could not believe the ride quality, not a single noise, I remember telling myself: "Now this is a Lexus".