Welcome to Club Lexus, the world's largest and most active online community of Lexus owners and enthusiasts.
You are currently viewing our forums as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join the Club Lexus community today (click here to register)!
Hey Guys,
I'm having new Tokico Blues and Tanabe Coil Springs put on it my 1992 SC400. I think this is the first time its ever been done. One of the shops I'm getting quotes from to do the work is quoting new Strut Mounts. Do I really need new ones? I've heard I can reuse the original ones...or are mine possibly too old. How can I tell?
This ad is not displayed to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Club Lexus!
I had the same setup installed yesterday on my 93 SC300 (143k freeway miles). I got a look at the old strut mounts and I would recommend installing new ones. Not only for the potential of a better ride but also because the old ones have most likely cracked or broken and will not provide any protection to the new struts.
Hey Guys,
I'm having new Tokico Blues and Tanabe Coil Springs put on it my 1992 SC400. I think this is the first time its ever been done. One of the shops I'm getting quotes from to do the work is quoting new Strut Mounts. Do I really need new ones? I've heard I can reuse the original ones...or are mine possibly too old. How can I tell?
Did you mean the rubber strut mounts or the metal strut mounts? If the rubber mounts got worn and cracked, you can use hard silicon, soft gasket maker, or rubber sealant to fix them like in original shape and let them dry overnight. The job is easy and about $5. If the metal mounts with 3 studs on each mount that bolt to the chassis went bad, it's hardly the case. Mine 95 SC has 148,000 miles on them with no problem. However, I believe the KYB has each metal mount for around $45. Or the problem could be the strut bushings that are broken.
__________________
Single Turbo SC400 V8 on 15 psi, 392 rwhp and 429 rwtq, Built engine, AEM EMS, Hi-Performance Built Tranny with Shift Kit, Lextreme Hi-Performance Torque Converter, Tein SS, Supra LCA, LS and Supra Bigger Brakes, SS Brake Lines, LSD, Strut Bar, Custom Body Kit.
Are new Strut Mounts needed?
Linear Mode
