Bilstein HDs on '94 LS400?
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Bilstein HDs on '94 LS400?
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I'm in need of new shocks. I see Bilstein HDs are available for the 1st gen cars, but only the fronts. I like Bilstein's damping and the adjustable perches, I could get the nose down a bit. It shouldn't be too much rougher, but the front should be better controlled.
For the rear, I'd get some KYB GR2s because there aren't many other choices. The rear may be a bit underdamped this way, but it may still work. I'd be using stock springs. Anyone run this setup or have any comments?
I'm looking at available options here: http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199..._absorber.html
Thank you,
Stan
I'm in need of new shocks. I see Bilstein HDs are available for the 1st gen cars, but only the fronts. I like Bilstein's damping and the adjustable perches, I could get the nose down a bit. It shouldn't be too much rougher, but the front should be better controlled.
For the rear, I'd get some KYB GR2s because there aren't many other choices. The rear may be a bit underdamped this way, but it may still work. I'd be using stock springs. Anyone run this setup or have any comments?
I'm looking at available options here: http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199..._absorber.html
Thank you,
Stan
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Got it, the "9/94" thing didn't compute right away.
Searched a bit, coming across lots of mentions of GR2s being too harsh -- aren't they supposed to only be only 15% stiffer than OEM? Also, a good amount of posts with "shock" and "strut" being used interchangeably -- this is LS400 forum, what strut?
Thanks again,
Stan
Searched a bit, coming across lots of mentions of GR2s being too harsh -- aren't they supposed to only be only 15% stiffer than OEM? Also, a good amount of posts with "shock" and "strut" being used interchangeably -- this is LS400 forum, what strut?
Thanks again,
Stan
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As PD mentioned, GR2's are near stock in feel. 10-15% difference at best will be imperceptible except by the most sensitive of backsides or test equipment. On stock wheels, it will feel OEM.
The 95-00 accommodate a longer strut front and rear. The 2-LS struts will be about 3" to long in a 1-LS. Even if you hack the springs, the strut piston will be bottomed or have very limited travel in a 1-LS. (This brings back memories when Tein had the first generation of the CS struts and the guys who wanted to put these in their 1-LS's.)
The 95-00 accommodate a longer strut front and rear. The 2-LS struts will be about 3" to long in a 1-LS. Even if you hack the springs, the strut piston will be bottomed or have very limited travel in a 1-LS. (This brings back memories when Tein had the first generation of the CS struts and the guys who wanted to put these in their 1-LS's.)
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Thanks guys.
I will tell you, this car's suspension designed is awesome. It rides very nicely considering it's on 187K old shocks, and handles damn well for a 4,000lb car. My "main" car is a fairly well sorted-out Subaru on Ohlins, and the Subaru rides like a dump truck compared to the Lexus. Our roads in the city are pretty bad. I'm sure new shocks and a 4 wheel alignment will make the car feel much more controlled and planted.
I wouldn't mind getting it down an inch, but I shouldn't even think about going down that road with this car.
Stan
I will tell you, this car's suspension designed is awesome. It rides very nicely considering it's on 187K old shocks, and handles damn well for a 4,000lb car. My "main" car is a fairly well sorted-out Subaru on Ohlins, and the Subaru rides like a dump truck compared to the Lexus. Our roads in the city are pretty bad. I'm sure new shocks and a 4 wheel alignment will make the car feel much more controlled and planted.
I wouldn't mind getting it down an inch, but I shouldn't even think about going down that road with this car.
Stan
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