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Old 09-15-07, 05:57 PM
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I have a 98 LS400 and it sways a lot on turns. Should I replace it with a original one or are there better ones out there and if there is where is the best place to buy. The car just turned 100k miles.

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Old 09-15-07, 06:43 PM
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u might wanna read the sticky that PureDrifter made, he knows alot about the 2nd gen LS and it should where to buy performance mods.
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The cheapest thing to do to reduce body roll would be to simply install some polyurethane anti-sway bar bushings. The stock ones are rubber and as such can flex and stretch during cornering. Daizen makes quality polyurethane bushings that are listed on their site at http://www.daizensporttuning.com/pro..._bushings.html. As far as installation is concerned, there is an excellent tutorial available at http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/suspe...enswaykit.html. Although it's for a 1st generation LS400, it should be similar enough to help you with the installation process on your 2.5 gen.
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try lowering it first buddy
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Don't forget Energy Suspension poly bushings also that have the grease fitting
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Probably lots of worn-wearing suspension parts. Mine certainly is at 119K.
Good technique is important also...
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