1sWt2GS

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hey i got a 2002 lexus gs (sport design)

just got done installing the rear coilovers and everything went fine

however im going to the fronts now and i dont know how to approach it or what to do

any help please? i used the l-tuned gs430 DIY here on Club Lexus to install the rear ones but it isn't helping out too much on the fronts.

also does any1 know where to get the wrench to adjust the coils locally (Socal) or how to adjust the dampener?

jcat_350

there has to be a couple more write-ups on it. You can yank the shock and spring as an assembly since you're replacing the whole thing. Just take your time and remove what's in your way really. What part are you getting stuck on?

As for the wrench, you could just use a big channel lock plier and just be careful not to strip the nut. Damper adjustment should be done from a **** on the top of the coilover shock. What brand coilovers? This would help us answer that part.

jacksonvp

I'm sure there are flat-rate ways to do this that minimize disasembly, however I just unbolted whatever was limiting me from getting the OEM unit out and reversed the process to get them back in. You'll need an allignment anyways...

samster

1) drop the upper control arm to the spindle.
2) remove that big bolt in your picture that looks like it's sprayed with liquid wrench or wd40 on the bottom of the strut to control arm
3)support the complete spindle with with a crate or bucket
4) remove the 3 bolts on the strut tower
5) say easy as pie bam bing pow order a pizza.

6) al fin

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

thanks guys , any1 has pictures to come along with it to make things a little easier? haha

5t341th

iTrader: (16)

i wrote a writeup on installing coilovers. theres pics too

FrankT

For some reason I had this bookmarked...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-write-up.html

Nice write up btw.

hazepurple

@5t341th well wheres the link bruh?

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

wheres the link?

SoCal Cyco

iTrader: (20)

that is his link that frankt posted, although not a very good one, sorry stealth. look in the diy section, look for bananas diy or look in the suspention section. its really not that hard unless you are by yourself, it really helps to have a spare set of hands. gl

1sWt2GS

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thanks a lot, u all are helpful as hell haha.

ill update tomorrow. my cousins the main one and im the helping hand.

Lextasy671

iTrader: (1)

i used your write up..plain and simple, thanks to you. hehehe

vwynn

iTrader: (4)

3.5) unbolt sway bar endlink (Both sides for me since they get in the way.)

This is how i do it^ requires a ball join puller/separator tho.

easy peasy bacon greasy.

blk98gs

Fisrt time doin suspenison wrok for some ppl is alwas hard..lol.. after u get the hang of it ur great afterwards..

This wat i did in adjusting the height is
Unbolt sway arm both sides
Unbolt lower shock bolt pull it out
Place jack under lca let it slowly let down, adjust the shock body as u want it..

Do the reverse bolting back together, easy a cake..

ZippyGuy

iTrader: (9)

The best place for research on your vehicle is the service manual, specialty work people usually post on the site creating DIY’s. Check out:

Hello all (Links to most DIYs for the GS) PLEASE LOOK HERE BEFORE YOU SEARCH!!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ou-search.html

MANUALS:

GS300 JZS160 / JZS161 Work Shop Repair Manual TSRM:
http://bahamutcars.free.fr/workshop/...nts/index.html

Suspension and axle
Rear shock absorber
Rear upper suspension arm
Rear lower suspension arm