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Old 03-14-13, 12:52 AM
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What changes do I need to make for my 2003 LS 430 to qualify legitimately for the badge. Are euro struts and larger sway bars and bushings enough or do I have to replace the springs also? Anything else?

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Yep, Just like you mentioned; Just the Euro struts, larger sways and springs.. and the Badge.
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Rear sway only BTW...
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The non-Sport came with tires sized P225/55R17. The Sport models have P245/45R18 tires.
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I'm pretty sure there are different upper control arms as well, and a different alignment spec. I looked one time and it was cost prohibitive to do the changeover including these control arms... i just ended up putting on the rear sport say bar and bushings and it substantially controlled the rear wallow in cornering...
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I guess I'll just buy the sway bar and bushings then. Control arms are too expensive.
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Anyone have a part number for the Sport Bushing?
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Originally Posted by Viper6
I'm pretty sure there are different upper control arms as well, and a different alignment spec. I looked one time and it was cost prohibitive to do the changeover including these control arms... i just ended up putting on the rear sport say bar and bushings and it substantially controlled the rear wallow in cornering...
I concur. The sport sway bar works wonders.
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Can you bolt on a set of Sport Struts/Springs using the non-Sport upper control arms?
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Originally Posted by peteyx
The non-Sport came with tires sized P225/55R17. The Sport models have P245/45R18 tires.
According to the specs, the 2003 LS430 with the no-charge "Euro-tuned Sport Suspension" option came with "Summer Dunlop SP Sport 270 P225/55WR17" tires. Beginning with the 2004 model year, the sport suspension option included 245/45-18 tires and had a retail price of $220.

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