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Old 02-15-11, 03:05 PM
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I have stock Lexus struts with tanabe drop springs, and i was wondering if the struts would give out? And my lower ball joints gave out what should i do?
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yes, rather soon if they're original, a little less soon if they're newer.
lbj: replace them with OEM.

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Old 02-15-11, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
yes, rather soon if they're original, a little less soon if they're newer.
replace them with OEM.

What if i don't want oem?, and i just want to go aftermarket?
and i have a 1990 ls400
Old 02-15-11, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowdown
What if i don't want oem?, and i just want to go aftermarket?
and i have a 1990 ls400
After market is fine as long as they are quality. My choice is Monroe. You can use monro-matic or the sensatrac.
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im kind of new to this,
what about Arms/Rods/Links/Camber Adj.?
Old 02-15-11, 04:16 PM
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There is OEM camber Adj. on LS400s you wont need anything aftermarket unless you want to go oni camber.
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i want to go oni camber, just need pointers on what to buy.

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Old 02-23-11, 01:31 PM
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how do you switch the shift stick? because i want to put a luxis shift ****, and i have ucf10
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