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Old 02-12-17, 05:38 PM
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Default Sport package uneven ride hieght

I am looking to purchase a 2010 LS 460 with sport package. I really like the car. Mica grey with appearance package 5 spoke wheels. What concerns me is the ride hieght left / right is about 7/8" different. The dealer (not Lexus) tried to correct the problem . They said they had to change the "core battery". Went back for what I hoped would be the final test drive/ inspection and it seemed unchanged. What do you all think?
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I would call an indy Lexus mechanic or a Lexus dealer to find out what it would take (how much) to fix this. You have almost an inch difference in height between the two sides. That's a lot, and I won't be comfortable driving a car like this. People have played with Toyota Techstream to adjust height as well but it is a tedious job. You could check with a Toyota dealership too. Good luck!
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If its a true "sports package" car it should have come with forged aluminum 19" wheels, not 5 spoke wheels.
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Tedious is an understatement!!!

I spent about an hour trying to level mine, got it to within about half an inch all-around, left it there...for now.

If they're these five-spokers, then yep, 19" wheels/sport package - probably.

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Yes 5 spoke 19s. I believe the 5 spoke wheels are Appearance package option. What I hope will be my car, has both sport and appearance package.

So I take it that ride hieght can be adjusted. Is it mechanical sensor adjustment, or electronic, or....?
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Does it has air suspension?.
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yes, air suspension
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Originally Posted by mckellyb
Tedious is an understatement!!!

I spent about an hour trying to level mine, got it to within about half an inch all-around, left it there...for now.

If they're these five-spokers, then yep, 19" wheels/sport package - probably.

You have a great looking car! How far off was your car to start with? Are you using Techstream to adjust?
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