LEX ES300

Hi everyone,

Well, I have also suffered from the noisy strut problem that appears to be quite common on ES models. After doing a lot of reasearch I discovered that the strut mounts and bushings are the likely problem to the annoying rattle/bump sound so I bought all the genuine parts and booked my car in yesterday for my mechanic to do. (i have posted other replies to this issue before)

I just got a call from my mechanic to say that one of my front struts is leaking and the other one is questionable as well. (I trust my mechanic - he showed me the struts) so now I have to replace both front stuts as well.

I want to stick with the genuine Lexus/Toyota Struts, so I called a local parts supplier that I usually go through (cheaper than going to a dealer) and he tells me both front struts will cost $1,300 AUST for the pair!!

I looked up the same parts at Hoy-Lex in the USA where I have bought parts from before (they are great - they sell all genuine Lexus and Toyota parts) and their price is only about $134 US per strut!! I tried to send an order but because I live in AUSTRALIA and the parts are heavy, they tell me that they won't ship them to me via UPS post or via any other means!

WHAT SHOULD I DO??

LEX ES 300

Choas

How much do they weigh and what are the dimensions and have you tried ebay?

Choas

Look what I found. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...spagenameZWDVW
You can thank me when you find some nice used JDM corners at a good price. Oh and yes they do ship to AU or I wouldn't be posting and this is with a drop too.

LEX ES300

Thanks for the info Choas, but I was kind of hoping to get the genuine Lexus Struts. I've got a few more places left to check such as Carson Toyota. Can anyone think of anywhere else?

Can't believe some places won't ship them when they advertise that they ship world wide:

The search continues I guess, I just cant justify spending $1000 - $1300 Australian when they are only $130 in the US!

Still trying to source some cheaper JDM corners.

LEX ES 300

Choas

Honestly i belive the kyb ones are better than stock

92ES5sp

Much better; the kybs are no joke

dallison

i just spent $500 for 4 struts and 4 strut mounts from www.ajusa.com i don't know what your cost would be going to australia, but best price for both parts

LEX ES300

Hi Dallison,

Thanks for you advice - I will check them out.

I appreciate everyone's help so far!

LEX ES300

bryant

ajusa is the cheapest you will find