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Old 12-07-07, 03:02 PM
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Heys guys tell me if im missing anything and do u guys know if I will notice a difference when I replace this 104k original suspension. Will the car feel smoother and ride better? Here is he list from tirerack.com

Order Summary
All Products
(2) Brembo Replacement RotorFront fitment
$34.00
(2) Brembo Replacement RotorRear fitment
$51.00
(1) Hawk HPS Street brake padsFront fitment
$70.00
(1) Hawk HPS Street brake padsRear fitment
$53.00
(1) KYB GR-2 StrutRear Left fitment
$64.00
(1) KYB GR-2 StrutRear Left fitment
$64.00
(1) KYB GR-2 StrutFront Right fitment
$77.00
(2) KYB Strut & Shock MountFront fitment
$64.00
(2) KYB Strut & Shock MountRear fitment
$49.00
(2) KYB Strut BootFront or Rear Left fitment
$14.00
(2) KYB Strut BootFront or Rear Right fitment
$14.00
(1) KYB GR-2 StrutRear Right fitment
$64.00
(1) Labor MYSELF:
$0.00

$844.00 before shipping

Additional Fees and Taxes
Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Waste Tire Fund Fee: $0.00
Grand Total: $927.78


This is my baby who is receiving this overhaul, if im missing any in that list let me know and tell me if I will really notice a difference in the ride quality
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Old 12-07-07, 03:28 PM
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tie rod ends
balljoints
lower control arm bushings
swaybar endlinks for front and rear
dogmount
tranny mount
rear motor mount
front motor mount

goodluck. this shouldnt be too hard, when doing the things i mentioned, now that will take some time.
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and since youre doing all this stuff, might as well flush all brakes(starting from - right rear, left rear, right front, left front) with new fluid , tranny flush, and power steering flush. this stuff is really not hard, just need two people would make things go very very easy.
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it should drive like a new car after that?
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i attempted a suspension overhaul. $1500 later, ride still sux.

save your money for a new car. An old lexus will never ride like new unless u change every last nut/bolt
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