05 ES330 with Tanabe springs

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Feb 25, 2020 | 07:10 PM

#31

Neil2222

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Originally Posted by funcrusher

That’s what I was leaning towards. I believe KYB are the best you’re gonna get without spending the money for OEM, right?

They’re my preferred alternative to OEM. Might also be a good idea to make sure your suspension bushings/rubber are all in good shape.

Feb 25, 2020 | 07:13 PM

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Romanova

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Originally Posted by funcrusher

Old thread but I think I’m going to get the Tanabe nf210 springs (part number tnf090) for my 06 unless there’s a better spring option out there. I’d like to replace the struts at the same time but what kind will match best with those Tanabe’s? KYB? OEM? Mine are the originals with 160k miles.

I'll be surprised if you can actually find a set of springs in the USA for these cars. Even for my LS430, it's about impossible to get Tanabe springs anymore. No one imports them because no one wants them. People either use coilovers or air-ride. For your struts though, KYB is the OEM equivalent.

Feb 26, 2020 | 04:53 AM

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funcrusher

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Originally Posted by Romanova

I see a few sites with them after searching for the part number. Not many though.

Apr 13, 2020 | 07:07 PM

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funcrusher

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Geez I take it back. I called and emailed every shop on Google that had them at one point. Discontinued and sold out everywhere. I’m considering coilovers now. The mods never stop