What struts and shocks should I put on my '99 LS 400
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What struts and shocks should I put on my '99 LS 400
I recently picked up a 1999 LS 400 with 85,000 miles and it seems to float down the road like an old boat Cadillac. I also have a 2003 LS 430 that has a comfortable, stable ride without being harsh or overly firm. I guess it's time to replace the shocks and struts on the LS 400.
I would like to maintain a comfortable ride and gain some stability without the harsh or overly firm feel. What struts and shocks would be best suited to my taste when keeping the factory springs? I just put the factory chrome 17's w/ new michelins from my 2003 LS 430 on it and it sure looks better. I think some struts, shocks and a 4 wheel alignment will get me back on track for another 85,000 miles. Are there any other parts(bushings,...) I should replace while I have my guy doing the struts and shocks?
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I would like to maintain a comfortable ride and gain some stability without the harsh or overly firm feel. What struts and shocks would be best suited to my taste when keeping the factory springs? I just put the factory chrome 17's w/ new michelins from my 2003 LS 430 on it and it sure looks better. I think some struts, shocks and a 4 wheel alignment will get me back on track for another 85,000 miles. Are there any other parts(bushings,...) I should replace while I have my guy doing the struts and shocks?
James
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about 6 months back I did all OEM KYB shocks, they work well. l-tunedparts.com or irontoad.com can help you there.
I just got fresh lower ball joints, outer tie rods, strut bar bushings, front and rear sway bushings plus alignment and it rides pretty damn smooth now. You may not need all that but for me just the shocks alone did not fix the ride quality.
I just got fresh lower ball joints, outer tie rods, strut bar bushings, front and rear sway bushings plus alignment and it rides pretty damn smooth now. You may not need all that but for me just the shocks alone did not fix the ride quality.
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I notice the online oem parts source I'm checking out shows a standard spring and a heavy duty one. I wonder if that would take some of the float out of it.
Is there a good aftermarket spring and strut set up I could put on it that doesn't have much lowering and still maintains a good ride. I'm mainly concerned about getting rid of the floaty feeling.
James
Is there a good aftermarket spring and strut set up I could put on it that doesn't have much lowering and still maintains a good ride. I'm mainly concerned about getting rid of the floaty feeling.
James
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I notice the online oem parts source I'm checking out shows a standard spring and a heavy duty one. I wonder if that would take some of the float out of it.
Is there a good aftermarket spring and strut set up I could put on it that doesn't have much lowering and still maintains a good ride. I'm mainly concerned about getting rid of the floaty feeling.
James
Is there a good aftermarket spring and strut set up I could put on it that doesn't have much lowering and still maintains a good ride. I'm mainly concerned about getting rid of the floaty feeling.
James
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I like the soft ride. I don't like the "floaty ride". If anything i would take the stock ride and firm it up just a tad. Not much. But i'm more with you, i like the LS in stock form.
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What he said...Btw, when is it recommended to change the struts? I have about 119K and the dealer said they were fine...
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I liked the soft, floaty ride for many years until I just got to a point where I was looking for more fun while I drive to work. Instead of buying a BMW or Benz I lowered mine, etc. Now it is everything a BMW and Benz are (handling) and everything they are not (reliable).