Originally Posted by seve7

IM going to post here as this seems to be one of the more informative threads on the ls430 suspension. i drive my car for work, and dont plan on retiring it, but more or less doing a major restoration and rehab on it. the lcas are hard to find for a decent price, and really the only benefit to them is that they come with a new front bushing on it, camber bushing, or small bushing whatever you want to call it. the rear bushing has many vendors selling kits because this is the one to wear first because its "hollow" with a hydraulic fluid in it. but after some searching ive found a replacement for the front bushing. i cant find this on any parts catalogs or diagrams, its "part" of the lca it seems. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...+BUSH&_sacat=0

Originally Posted by chunkyda

My bolts came off pretty easily. They are very clear of obstructions and nothing moves when the part is removed so I see no reason why a breaker bar won't get the job done. As long as you can get a hydraulic press you are OK.
The smaller inside bolt is 44 ft-lbs
The larger outside and middle of the rubber bolt are both 101 ft-lbs

Originally Posted by bmore430

FIGS has these bushings in 2 different poly materials already pressed in brackets for 360.00. You get 60.00 refunded if you return your cores. Saves labor and hassle of pressing the stock ones. I noticed my lower bushings had some small cracks forming so I will be placing an order this week for a set.

Originally Posted by volson

360 each or for the set? This is a really easy job if you have someone or a place that can do the pressing

Originally Posted by bmore430

That is for a set with billet or oem brackets. 300.00 for the pair if you return your old ones.


http://shopfigs.com/v3/index.php?rou...ath=41_122_238

http://shopfigs.com/v3/index.php?rou...ath=41_122_238

Originally Posted by Lavrishevo

Do you need to change the whole arm? Most often only the large lower bushing needs to be replaced. Labor for both is about $250. You should also do an alignment.

Originally Posted by tradosauru

Originally Posted by bmore430

looks like typical Chinese eBay junk. price is cheap but not sure I'd trust them for a part so critical to the suspension.

Originally Posted by Johnhav430

Actually, on eBay, I'm suspicious of multiple sellers (screen names), selling the same thing, from the same city in SoCal.....rather see the seller is somewhere else.

Originally Posted by rkw77080

Here are the torque specs for the 2 mounting bolts...

Originally Posted by rkw77080

Here are torques pecs for the other specs...