mixednuts

Just had my second set of front Air Suspension Struts replaced on my LS430. Question-is there a conversion kit available to switch to convential struts? These $1100 Air Struts are killing my pocket book. I've searched the internet and have only found kits for LS400's.

Randy B

This is much the reason I sought out one without the adjustable suspension. The fixed struts in the Sport are just fine!.

Randy B

bigcory

how much are OEM "fixed" struts?

mixednuts

Not sure how reply to the term "Fixed"! If you are referring to rebuilt units I have not seen any advertised on the internet for a LS430. New Toyota Air Struts are $1100 each!

bigcory

by "fixed" i was refering to non air struts. What you would find on reg/sport models.

mixednuts

Have not found any "fixed" struts for a 2002 LS430. I find plenty for the LS400's. I have sent e-mails to several suppliers for these struts, but not received any replies as yet. The Lexus service department was of no help.

bigcory

I guess i'm a little confused. Are yous saying the air suspension uses the same struts as a regularly equipped car?

mixednuts

Not at all! I want to replace the Air Struts with regular struts that come with LS430 without the Ultra Package.

bigcory

So I ask again , how much for these fixed struts from a regular non UL LS430?

IronCobra

I don't know if it's possible but here are the costs:

48510-50130,STRUT Front SPORT PACKAGE: $76.71

48510-50120,STRUT Front NON-SPORT: $76.71

I'm sure you will needs the springs also:

48131-50130 OEM Lexus Front Coil Spring SPORT PACKAGE: $113.38

48131-50140 OEM Lexus Front Coil Spring ROUGH ROAD PACKAGE & SPORT PACKAGE: $131.35



compared to the Air Suspension

48010-50110 Pneumatic Front W/Shock Absorber Cylinder Assembly: $985.20

kenttz

So you can put the struts from a regular LS430 into one that has the air suspension? I am just curious as I want to purchase a 04 LS W/ UL but wanted to know if the air suspension goes bad I can just put the reg struts on it instead of spending like 4k on replacing the air ride setup.

Thanks

Evisu LS

I checked that out before we can just put on the aftermart coilover (like TRD , TOM's) to replace those Air suspension , anything is perfect fix except u can't adjust the height level and sport mode ..

chek1234

Similar question here (don't mean to take over the thread or anything):

I have an 01 LS430 with Sports suspension and I can tell the ride feels the bumps in the road more than an 01 LS430 with Regular Suspension. I want to have the regular suspension. I want a smooth elegant Lexus drive. Can this conversion be done? Do I just replace the struts with the regular suspension one? Any approximate cost?

b8b

Did anyone determine if this was possible? Thanks in advance.