ssangkka

Ok, so I have been reading up on things from the forum. I have several answers that I will need specifically for LS430.

My struts are worn out and need to replace it. My driver side rear is sagging more than the passager rear. I am thinking, by replacing the struts it will solve this problem.

I want to keep factory ride quality. Since the struts are worn out, when taking corners I can feel more body roll and want to eliminate it as well.

How is the OEM struts compared to KYB struts? (ride quality)
Should I get Tein CS Coilovers? It seem like it give the factory ride, I don't plan to drop the car unless I get the coilovers and if I do get the Tein CS I will only drop little. (Everyday driving, don't want to drive out on driveways and go over speed bumps in angles)

Please give me input on Ride Quality (I prefer luxury ride instead of performance)

OEM or KYB struts or Tein CS Coilovers???

06~ULTRA

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i cant say which is better for the ls430...but, i would get the tein's or oem with eibach springs...the kyb's are crappy i've had them on my 3000gt and after 1 year one started to leak. after this i found many people have the same problem with kyb..welcome to cl

ssangkka

Thanks 06~ULTRA. I had KYBs with H&R on Infiniti before, but the struts lasted may be 1 year too.

So I guess it's narrowed down to OEM or Tein CS?? Anyone have comments who has LS430 with Teins CS or replaced OEM struts? I want good ride quality..

blacksc400

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I think if you sagged on one side, it could as well be your springs too, the worn shocks don't really lower the car.

Do you need adjustability? If so, go with CS, but I think they won't last as long as OEMs. Maybe 30-50K miles on them. OEM can get you at least 100K.

ssangkka

Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I can find cheap OEM Products?? Links? thanks. I think it might be the springs too, but I thought may be if I change the struts it might help.

blacksc400

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Carson Toyota (L-tuned) or Sewell Lexus, they are both vendors here.

Just do spring and shocks together, if you pay the installation for the shocks just to realize you need to change springs as well, you have to pay installation again.

From your post about getting Tein CS, I can see you probably want the car to be little lower too, so just get Tanabe or Tein springs, + OEM sport shocks, like member BNR34 is doing on his car, it's the most cost effective way.

I8ABMR

I haver the Tein CST with EFC and highly recommend it