LS430 Body Roll Is Annoying
04-12-16, 09:58 AM
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I emailed that ebay store, but haven't heard back. It has been several days. It's cool if they do not have them, but they should tell me straight up.
07-09-16, 06:00 AM
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07-09-16, 07:17 AM
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07-09-16, 10:00 AM
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You are very correct, however with 125,000 miles on suspension pieces, and my own inspection of the bushings, they need replacement. So, I simply stated that I was replacing them with the same bushings that you used. You noticed a difference, I'm hoping to notice said difference.
The LS is not, nor ever will be a "performance" auto.
The LS is not, nor ever will be a "performance" auto.
07-09-16, 05:26 PM
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I think with sport tires, sway bushings and especially euro suspension it is not a performance auto but will improve and you can have fun within the confines of the speed limit at least in my area. You wanna rip around corners with little regard for posted limits that is fine in my book be careful but indeed you will need a different auto.
Euro Sport 2004
Pilot 3 A/S
Euro Sport 2004
Pilot 3 A/S
07-11-16, 07:24 AM
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You are very correct, however with 125,000 miles on suspension pieces, and my own inspection of the bushings, they need replacement. So, I simply stated that I was replacing them with the same bushings that you used. You noticed a difference, I'm hoping to notice said difference.
The LS is not, nor ever will be a "performance" auto.
The LS is not, nor ever will be a "performance" auto.
08-01-16, 07:45 AM
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I have the sport suspension and had a regular suspension on my first LS. The sport suspension I prefer in every facet to regular suspension. Tires are as important for crisper handling and steering. Ultra high performance all seasons I run with no regrets over touring all seasons. Pilot A/s3 plus is a sweet tire in this category with a 45 k warrantee. There are others in this class. I run snows in winter XIce 3 H rated are sweet many sipes. Get v rated tires if possible or the Michelins even come Z rated W rated. Others prefer the touring tires for smooth quiet ride. Great for them I just this LS is now fun to drive with no compromise IMO, just MO. Not wanting to start a firestorm others feel the LS will never handle well I say come drive my LS. Hope this helps. I think with the sport shocks and rear sway others have said there is no front sway option you have a Euro if you have 18 inch tires.
Acceleration is instant and drama-less; no torque wasted on slip. Cornering is unbelievable in this big boat even on wet roads. There may be a road noise drawback but nothing I notice in a car that is already vault quiet and smooth by virtue of it's build quality. I have put 24k ridiculously hard miles on these tires. I think they have 5k - to 10k miles left on them. The car has 130k total. I should be driving a BMW but I like this solid car to much to part with it.
08-02-16, 05:47 AM
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I would really hope someone could chime in on this...I have a UL and wonder if the sport rear sway would make a difference as opposed to my "sport" suspension setting.
08-02-16, 07:06 AM
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I installed these bushings yesterday and found that my LS430 rides smoother and handles much better then before and I am really surprised on the difference that they made. The Prothane 19-1182-BL Black 26 mm's went on the front and ACDelco 45G0952 Professional rear suspension stabilizer bushings went on the rear. Both fit well and I installed them within 2 hours on my back. LOL. I did have to use new larger washers on the Prothane brackets... The original Lexus bushings were still in really good condition and I will update this week when I get more driving time on the freeway...
In any case, I'm sending these back to Amazon and ordering again...
08-02-16, 04:54 PM
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It's possible the 01-03 are 25mm, and the 04+ are 26mm, but I have no absolute confirmation of which year it changed, or if it differs by trim level. It'd be best to measure it with a caliper before you order. Turns out my '02 ML has a 25mm front sway bar. I did an exchange on Amazon for the 19-1181 bushings, and they seem to fit alright. You will need bigger washers as XJSFan had stated. I'm running the Ultra Racing rear sway bar, so I cannot confirm what rear bushings would fit the early model. I'll be back with my opinion on the changes in a couple weeks or so, if I can get some good long driving in.
08-03-16, 05:27 AM
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It's possible the 01-03 are 25mm, and the 04+ are 26mm, but I have no absolute confirmation of which year it changed, or if it differs by trim level. It'd be best to measure it with a caliper before you order. Turns out my '02 ML has a 25mm front sway bar. I did an exchange on Amazon for the 19-1181 bushings, and they seem to fit alright. You will need bigger washers as XJSFan had stated. I'm running the Ultra Racing rear sway bar, so I cannot confirm what rear bushings would fit the early model. I'll be back with my opinion on the changes in a couple weeks or so, if I can get some good long driving in.
08-03-16, 01:59 PM
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