Iparkcars

I was just replaced about everything in the suspension but this. The car seems kind of loose going over bumps and rough roads and I want to attack this DIY. I have a couple questions.How have the roca bushings worked out for anyone who has used them? Did you run into the same issues of lining up with the bolt holes like with the daizen bushings? With the DIY instruction did it still take you all 3.5 hours?

whytry

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Sorry for the delayed response bro. I did these, tie rod ends, and lower ball joints in 4 hrs total and that included burning out the old bushings here. Pretty easy if you follow the great DIY write up!!

AirRideFan

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(Mike) FIGS- I'm def interested in these new caster arm bushings from you, as soon as they're ready! Please keep me/us informed. Thanks!

Iparkcars

How did you burn them out just with a torch?

BayAreaLex

I took me quite a bit of time but eventually they came out. Be careful not to apply too much heat directly to the arm itself as you want to avoid warping the arm. I used the a torch from Harbor Freight that hooks up to your BBQ torch.

FIGS

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We just got backordered bushings today for the IS300 that we can convert via the new center crush tube for the 98-2000 application. The larger cup 2001-2005 is still a ways out. PM if you would like us to build you a set.
Mike

fastandlow

I would like to try a set.

tmf2004

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I remember reading this thread some time ago but didn't realize all the issues with the Daizen No.2 bushings.. I have this complete kit which now I'll probably sell since OEM seems to be better and FIGS new design seems to be more logical with pivoting of the bushing.

I'm thinking of buying the 03-05 complete arms from sewell but part numbers are all the same for all years 98 to 05? Do i need to call them?

iamkhanz

Glad to read this lol was about to do entire front end and was going to get daisen... so im still confused about the bushing sets.. I am not sure which all to do.. I saw steering bushing made by daisen and also the 99 set that is the control arnm bushing bit then I was reading thread n it said to do caster bushings..

I am thinking to go with raybestos professional grade after watching their video on engineering details of their chassis parts..ive done of my gs with all oem parts.. and im happy with it but was a pain to tje wallet...plus these raybestos guys give a labor and part guarantee and seem to not use conventional bearings and parts..any one use them in past? Professional grade its called I think .









Watch "Raybestos Professional Grade Chassis Parts" on YouTube.

tmf2004

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check rockauto for prices on the Raybestos....

iamkhanz

Thanks for input tmf, I am aware of the rock auto parts link, I actually put together over weekend the list of parts. I was more interested in knowing if anyone has used the raybestos on their GS and any input on performance based on their usage. Also maybe you can provide input if these bushing I have on list are okay or if you all recommend the daisen or other brand. From my understanding from Mike FIGS they don't have any bushings for our GS 01+ application yet.

UPDATE: here is what I bought from RockAuto and the prices are there along with where item was made in. A couple items from AMAZON and SEWELL. Thanks for help guys.

2003 LEXUS GS430 4.3L V8

Bushings MADE IN
PROTHANE BRAND Poly Urethane Kit
x Rear To Frame 181124 USA
1 1 $10.00 AMAZON
PROTHANE BRAND Poly Urethane Kit
x Front To Frame 181123 USA
1 1 $10.00 AMAZON

Steering : Tie Rod End*
RAYBESTOS Part # 4011908 Professional Grade
x Right Outer advanced tech
1 1 $25.99 JAPAN
RAYBESTOS Part # 4011907 Professional Grade
x Left Outer advanced tech
1 1 $15.07 JAPAN
RAYBESTOS Part # 4012103 Professional Grade
xx Inner advanced tech S KOREA
2 2 $27.79
x Rack and pinion bushing Poly Urethane Kit
1 1 44.24 SEWELL ???

Suspension : Stabilizer Bar Link*
RAYBESTOS Part # 5451598 Professional Grade
xx Rear Not advance tech THAILAND
2 2 $27.89
RAYBESTOS Part # 5451596 Professional Grade
x Front Left Not advance tech THAILAND
1 1 $32.79
RAYBESTOS Part # 5451597 Professional Grade
x Front Right Not advance tech THAILAND
1 1 $32.79 CAR QUEST

Suspension : Control Arm*
RAYBESTOS Part # 5071511 Professional Grade
x Front Right Lower; Arm Only not advanced tech TAIWAN
1 1 $87.79
RAYBESTOS Part # 5071512 Professional Grade
x Front Left Lower; Arm Only not advance tech TAIWAN
1 1 $89.79
RAYBESTOS Part # 5021199 Professional Grade - Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint
x Front Left Upper TAIWAN
1 1 $128.89 not advance tech
RAYBESTOS Part # 5021198 Professional Grade - Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint
x Front Right Upper not advance tech TAIWAN
1 1 $128.89

Suspension : Ball Joint*
RAYBESTOS Part # 5051411 Professional Grade
x Front Left Lower not advanced tech JAPAN
1 1 $50.99
RAYBESTOS Part # 5051412 Professional Grade
x Front Right Lower JAPAN
1 1 $50.99 not advanced tech
6/15/13

TWO MORE ITEMS ADDED... when they took everything apart learned we didn't have everything and of course the part that is definately shot is the #2 Control "trailing" arm, dealer only item:

TOYOTA Part #48068E Trailing Control Arm #2 RT - 4866030281
x Front Left Upper JAPAN
1 1 $147.00 StMcCall
TOYOTA Part # 48069A Trailing Control Arm #2 LT - 4867030281
x Front Right Upper JAPAN
1 1 $147.00 StMcCall


Also asked about the "wholesale cheaper parts" they say they are exactly the same except no 2 year warranty only 30 day warranty they get those from stores that close at a cheaper price and sell cheaper but don't offer warranty, those parts go out from Texas, rest from Wisconsin.

May 2013 coupon code (searched google "Rockauto coupon code") for 5% off: 96788357969687

Also Raybestos tech support at 800-407-9263 they claim that they purchase the parts from the same supplier that Toyota uses in Taiwan (few parts made in Oklahoma), not sure if I completely believe that but who knows.

iamkhanz

so guys fyi Raybestos may not be much better but maybe a bit.. i called their tech support and none of our GS parts are made in their "Advanced" technology with blue caps. They only make oem spec basic stuff for our car.. so i guess it's good enough but not the cool stuff in the youtube video. Any one know if others use same technology?

except for Tie Rod ends, these are the advance technology according to the guys I spoke with, and I called twice and both guys said tie rods were advanced tech, rest of parts are not, but same as OE.

Also from reading on some truck forums there's a difference between hot forged and cold forged parts, seems the Raybestos are cold forged and this is better and more time consuming to produce, from my understanding the molecular make up is more consistent when cold forged rather then hot forged so I'm assuming better tinsel strength. Seems Moog has been going bad last few years in performance compared to Raybestos from what I read also.

Professional Grade
Cold-forged rod for superior strength and stability
Performance enhancing low-friction design
Full ball stud maximizes performance surface area
Fused polyurethane dust boot reduces the chance of cracking, splitting, dry rot, and corrosion
Multiple wrench flats for easy installation

RAYBESTOS Warranty Information
RAYBESTOS CHASSIS Professional Grade -24 months/24,000miles. Service Grade - 12 months / 12,000 miles
Warranty Details
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1462778

ohboitony

I have looked up about CASTER Arm at the dealer. They said its the Control Arm #1. They said the arm cost 189.99!!!!!!!

lyonkster

#1 is the lower control arm... The caster arm is the # 2 arm (see post #25 for the diagram).

FIGS

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iamkhanz I said that we are working on them and should have both #1 and #1 bushings in adjustable and static versions with the advanced features from Superpro like lubricating crosshatch in the barrels and grease pockets on the OD as well. I have several applications I have been working on for some time, it just takes a while to stage them into normal production.

Mike