My ES300 just hit 188,000 miles without any major problems but I do wanna change out some things. I wanna especially tackle the suspension parts but I was wondering what parts in particular? With that kind of mileage what suspension parts should be in dire need of a change? Thanks
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I have 2 of these. One has 178K and the other has 210K.
I have put on sway bar links and bushings to quiet down the clunking and rapping when hitting bumps on both. Rear sway bar bushings on one.
The 210K car I changed the control arm bushings. The wheels felt loose when backing while turning and braking. You can actually see the wheel move in the well when these are shot. A word of warning though, they require a press and a lot of patience to change. It took me 6 hours to do both sides.
Good luck,
Lex
I have put on sway bar links and bushings to quiet down the clunking and rapping when hitting bumps on both. Rear sway bar bushings on one.
The 210K car I changed the control arm bushings. The wheels felt loose when backing while turning and braking. You can actually see the wheel move in the well when these are shot. A word of warning though, they require a press and a lot of patience to change. It took me 6 hours to do both sides.
Good luck,
Lex
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Originally Posted by rg_gibson
My ES300 just hit 188,000 miles without any major problems but I do wanna change out some things. I wanna especially tackle the suspension parts but I was wondering what parts in particular? With that kind of mileage what suspension parts should be in dire need of a change? Thanks
- Struts
- Strut mounts (Toyota only!)
- Dust Boots
- Springs
- Bushings (Sway bar and control arm)
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Originally Posted by Slooooooow
- Struts
- Strut mounts (Toyota only!)
- Dust Boots
- Springs
- Bushings (Sway bar and control arm)
My friend why toyota only I have KYB with no problems?
Regional Officer - NTL
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Just based on several threads where aftermarket mounts are making noise. You're the first who's not complained of noise on aftermarket mounts. It's kind of late, so I'm not remembering well if most/all of those threads involved just 2ESs - and that may be the difference maker.Originally Posted by Choas
My friend why toyota only I have KYB with no problems?
Good to know it's possible, at least, to get aftermarket mounts and be satisfied.