Vito 06430

Are the air struts from a 03 LS430 compatible with a 06 Ultra LS430? I know there was some suspension modifications made in the 04-06 production years and the Lexus part numbers are different but am not sure what actual engineering difference is if any.

writes123

I would just get the newer ones for the 04-06. If you're considering 01-03 used air struts, I'd advise against it due to unknown remaining life of the used strut. The dealer I use to buy struts actually charges 150 more for the 01-03 strut vs the 04-06 strut.

Vito 06430

Don't disagree with you but if you can find some reasonably priced struts without a lot of mileage then it might make sense given that new struts run $900-1100.

I am still trying to figure out the differences between the struts. Sewell shows 3 different strut sets: 2001-02, 2003 and 2004-06. Doesn't mean anything but the outward appearances are all identical.

Lynzoid

Different ride settings etcetcetc. Better install the ones, that go with YOUR vin.
And 900usd for adjustable airstrut is cheap.

Lavrishevo

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I kept searching eBay. Found a independent shop selling a whole set for $1000 with 50,000 miles on them. I offered him $500 and got it. They all look in very nice shape and claimed by the owner to all be fully functional with a return policy. It's a bit of a risk but I don't mind. Seller had excellent feedback. You can't test them unless they are on the car. Saved $3500 over buying them new. I purchased mine as a backup set for piece of mind.

Lynzoid

Great find! I got one from japanese yahoo aucs, 120usd (rear right). But, it's been sitting in storage for two years now, as car still rides great.

L8RSk8R

I picked up 4 used, for $660. Installed 2 of them (25K & 55K miles ago) sold one for $400. Still have one. I hate to see useable stuff get dumped/thrown away. If I can make it work, or repurpose it, I will.