Have to replace my rear struts soon and don’t know where to look to get parts as I’m new to driving a Lexus. Looking to get stock/oem part.

 

Start here
http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/us/1...shock-absorber

Google the part numbers to find the best price. Hint: click on each number to get the full part number

 

For a 2nd gen GS - try a junkyard.

 

Thanks for the help , I didn’t really understand the diagram fully I guess but I was able to find some on another website. Should I buy a complete Strut or just the base strut itself?

 

Ehh I’d prefer to get brand new parts but if it came down to it I would have to hit the junkyard

 

You only need to replace the struts. The springs should never break.

I buy only KYB struts made in Japan, OEM for many Japanese cars. they are known to last way longer than most other brands. My last set of KYB struts in a Celica lasted over 150K miles, still ride nice and stable, no leak, but I curbed the wheel so I replaced them to make sure. ROCKAUTO.COM sells KYB struts for about $200 a pair.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=7584&jsn=365

Avoid combined spring strut assemblies in the market since they are likely made in China and the struts would fail early.

 

Okay the one you linked me to says it’s for the Front not the rear and that’s interesting because it’s seems like everyone and everywhere is suggesting that I replace everything with combined strut coil setup when replacing the strut

 

Sorry for the error:

KYB 341267 Excel-G (Manufacturer Rebate Available!)
Rear

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=7584&jsn=358

The whole strut/spring assembly is easier to replace, but the struts are usually made in China, not OEM quality. KYB struts are OEM or better than OEM, will last 100K to 150K miles as I have seen in my own car..

 

Okay what about the Monroe brand?

 

I used Monroe struts on a Datsun 280Z many years ago, not impressed with performance and durability.

Scott Kilmer said Monroe struts are craps, would leak and go flat too soon. He also prefers KYB struts.

 

Hmm interesting, I would prefer the KYB struts as those are definitely in my budget but it seems like the best thing to do when replacing a strut is to replace the whole assembly and Monroe seems like the most reputable brand when it comes to that. I’m just torn between which way to go

 

If you want the original Lexus ride get oem. KYB is good but not AS good as oem. The oem struts are expensive but probably worth it considering they were designed specifically for this car. Discountpartsmonster.com or eBay has the best prices on oem parts usually!

 

You guys know Lexus don't make their own struts right?

KYB is the standard for replacing OE struts. Until someone shows me a shock dyno and lifetime cycle testing of KYB vs whatever Toyota's OEM was (wouldn't be surprised if it was KYB) that convinces me otherwise, I'm going to recommend KYB every time.

 

Well now i think it’s official I made my mind up and will just go with KYB struts since it seems like that was recommended the most and is in my budget range. I would prefer to just replace the whole strut assembly but I can’t really afford it right now maybe in the future.

 

Replacing my Rear Struts on my 98 gs300, people are telling me I should replace the whole assembly at the same time and wondering which brand between FCS Automotive and Unity should I get as the Monroe brand is out of my budget at the moment. If none of these brands are worth it I will just replace the Strut by itself with the KYB brand.