Daizen Bushing Install
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Daizen Bushing Install
I just purchased the caster, control arm, etc bushings for my GS4. Anyone have a shop recommendation that can either:
A. Do the whole gig for me or
B. Just do the unpress and repress
Thanks.
A. Do the whole gig for me or
B. Just do the unpress and repress
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by TRM04
I just purchased the caster, control arm, etc bushings for my GS4. Anyone have a shop recommendation that can either:
A. Do the whole gig for me or
B. Just do the unpress and repress
Thanks.
A. Do the whole gig for me or
B. Just do the unpress and repress
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by MAmornIS
Ahad rolling a GS huh...NICE!!! Welcome br0!
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Originally Posted by TRM04
I just purchased the caster, control arm, etc bushings for my GS4. Anyone have a shop recommendation that can either:
A. Do the whole gig for me or
B. Just do the unpress and repress
Thanks.
A. Do the whole gig for me or
B. Just do the unpress and repress
Thanks.
, anyway 
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UPDATE: Droped the car off at STC on Saturday morning for the complete swap. They had all the parts off the car in under 2 hours. The control arms were taken to another shop with a press for the swap however that's where some difficulty began. Out of the 8 total bushings that get replaced, they were able to successfully replace 6. There are 2 big ones that require a larger press that they did not have access to on Saturday therefore I had to leave the car. No biggie, they're confident (as am I) it'll be ready for pick up tomorrow evening.
I'll reply with an update and my first driving impressions.
I'll reply with an update and my first driving impressions.
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Originally Posted by TRM04
Hey Mack! I left Lexus and now came back. Now that I have no other "play" car, this will be it. It will hold me over for a while. Hope all is well with you.
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Ahad. I saw your bro saturday nite at Zentra. It looked funny seeing him there as he don't seem the clubbing type. I'm good man. How you been? I think the GS will hold you over. It's a great ride all around. Did u goto HIN? Anyways goodluck with the car. See ya around this summer!
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HAHA! Yea Mack he was at Zentra and you're right as he is not a typical club goer he had friends in town from Cali for HIN he was entertaining.
As for HIN, I got there around 11pm, saw some out of town friends and I was gone by 12...luckily I didn't have to work this show.
Glad to hear you're doing well and I may see you around this summer!
As for HIN, I got there around 11pm, saw some out of town friends and I was gone by 12...luckily I didn't have to work this show.
Glad to hear you're doing well and I may see you around this summer!
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Originally Posted by TRM04
UPDATE: Droped the car off at STC on Saturday morning for the complete swap. They had all the parts off the car in under 2 hours. The control arms were taken to another shop with a press for the swap however that's where some difficulty began. Out of the 8 total bushings that get replaced, they were able to successfully replace 6. There are 2 big ones that require a larger press that they did not have access to on Saturday therefore I had to leave the car. No biggie, they're confident (as am I) it'll be ready for pick up tomorrow evening.
I'll reply with an update and my first driving impressions.
I'll reply with an update and my first driving impressions.
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Got the car back. My impressions are inline with everyone else who has had it done. Harsher ride slightly. I still have a slight vibration that I tested around 80-100mph however I think that is due to my rotors.
If you prefer Lexus's factory ride quality, don't do it. I come from owning several lowered cars on low profile tires therefore I don't mind it and actually prefer it a bit.
STC, went out of their way to help me and altough they took longer than expected (ETA was same day), I have no complaints with there service. Actually, I would go back. Thanks goes out to DirectQL for the recommendation.
Only problem I have is that my auto leveling HIDs don't work anymore. I've been trying to diagnose it all day and haven't had much luck. I'll call STC tomorrow and see if they know what might have happended during the install.
If you prefer Lexus's factory ride quality, don't do it. I come from owning several lowered cars on low profile tires therefore I don't mind it and actually prefer it a bit.
STC, went out of their way to help me and altough they took longer than expected (ETA was same day), I have no complaints with there service. Actually, I would go back. Thanks goes out to DirectQL for the recommendation.
Only problem I have is that my auto leveling HIDs don't work anymore. I've been trying to diagnose it all day and haven't had much luck. I'll call STC tomorrow and see if they know what might have happended during the install.
Last edited by TRM04; Mar 28, 2006 at 05:38 PM.