IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

no rears are identical, fronts are different period. doesnt matter if its oem, coilover, etc.. fronts are different!

Tantrix

Nce so the is350 awd will fit the 3gs awd with no issues, the is350 awd front shocks is abundant and much cheaper to get.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

AWD front struts are cheaper then RWD struts!!!! What are you saying? http://www.partswebsite.com/oemlexus...imagecallout=3

And they did not make IS350 AWD, until the new body. IS350 struts will not fit AWD GS350.

sprtn131

This is what I put in my 06 gs300 awd

Tantrix

I think u missed the entire point of this thread. We are not debating if rwd pqrt is cheaper than awd part.

This thread is to give awd owners a legitimate choice when replacing their FRONT awd struts other than having to stick to oem dealership prices.

4everalone

I just want to add that this is false information. Apart from the fact that there was no IS350AWD until the most recent model redesign, the OEM Part numbers are as follows for IS250 AWD and GS300 AWD from 2006 are completely different:

4851080259 - strut
IS250; Right; w/AWD

4852059305 - strut
IS250; Left; w/AWD

4851080441 - strut
GS300; Right; w/AWD

4852080185 - strut
GS300; Left; w/AWD

Here is a diagram for the 2006 GS300 that shows the monster C clip (Part#4) and the AWD strut (Part#3):



While the shock from the 250 may fit the 300 physically, the vehicles are of vastly different weights and more than likely, the strut compression and rebound characteristics are designed to match the spring that goes with them and also the weight that is subsequently put on them on a daily basis. The OEM AWD Front struts are now only $98 a piece, so please get the right parts for your car and wish you all a happy and safe motoring experience.

sprtn131

Thanks for the part numbers that is helpful information, and if you want to stick with OEM that's great.

However your wrong on a few points.
The 2011 2nd gen Lexus IS350 did in fact come in awd. It does have the same suspension design as the IS250 And those struts will in fact work in the gs300/350 awd which also utilizes the same design.

I can personally verify that they will fit as I am currently equipped with these struts and the ride quality is great, granted I did also install Tanabe nf210 springs.
I also did a side by side comparison without springs and they are the same length. OEM is not the only option; )

Tantrix

anyone have the part diagram for the IS350 AWD?

I think what a lot of people are getting wrong is the assumption of the part numbers having to be the same in order to be in identical part.

two parts can be identical in every way and still have different part numbers.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

i think you missed the point he was trying to make in regards to the weight difference and the rebound of the shocks. i know personally as well that the 250 will fit the GS as my BCR's were IS250's however i was not concerned about rebound as it was an aftermarket coilover system.

dinoschoo

I replaced 2008 GS350 awd with KYB 551126 (Front Right, Passenger side), 551127 (Front Left, Driver side), 551108 (Rear Left & Right).
It is the same lengths as the original shocks and it works perfect !! Thanks sprtn131

sprtn131

No problem. I'm glad this thread could help