ES350 vs ES300H suspension
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I did part number search on sewellparts.com and turns out, ES350 is equipped with 2 different sets of struts and coils, one of which is shared with ES300h.
I'm guessing this is the stiffer/sportier suspension equipped on ES350's with 18" wheels as well.
Green = Stiff suspension
Orange = Soft suspension
ES 300H
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ABSORBER SET, SHOCK, ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33680
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ABSORBER SET, SHOCK, ASSY, SHOCK, REAR (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, REAR (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE)
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ES 350
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
4851080606 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33690
4852080320 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
4853080706 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33490
4853080655 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080020 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33490
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
I wish i had known this before the purchase...
I'm guessing this is the stiffer/sportier suspension equipped on ES350's with 18" wheels as well.
Green = Stiff suspension
Orange = Soft suspension
ES 300H
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ABSORBER SET, SHOCK, ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33680
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ABSORBER SET, SHOCK, ASSY, SHOCK, REAR (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, REAR (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LEFT, DRIVER SIDE)
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ES 350
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
4851080606 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33690
4852080320 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
4853080706 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33490
4853080655 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080020 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33490
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
I wish i had known this before the purchase...
#17
I have same problem with my es300h its so stiff and uncomfortable on nyc streets that makes my teeth rattle i can't believe anyone would say this car is comfortable. I came from ls460 make biggest mistake in my life changing to es300h its loud noisy and i can't stand this elevator sound when u coming to stop. Gas consumption is ok when u drive like old lady otherwise is around 33mpg, mark levinson way off compared to ls460 and bigest disappointment is seats comfort and leather quality i got the ul version with perforated leather not nulux and looks like it has at least 300k on them all wrinkled just terrible my ls 460 seats with 260 k on it looked much better and seats looked like new my previus ls430 with 420k looked newer inside. I use my cars for livery services i know lexus in and out i love lex for quality ,reliability and long lasting compared to other makes like bmw (good until 70k) or benz (good for 80k without repairs) but i don't think so es300h will stand like his predecessors. That's my 2 cents
You do get what you pay for.
Just looking like a LS does not a LS make.
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Just a a side note, i test drove the new Cadillac XTS few days ago thinking maybe i should trade in 300h and the ES350 rides so much smoother than the XTS...
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Go for it. It'll be night and day. For me, long story short, manager at the dealer took the 300h back admitting partial fault of the sales person's lack of knowledge on the suspensions and also on bases of me buying a 2014 350 fully loaded, which i picked up on Monday and I couldn't be happier again.
Just a a side note, i test drove the new Cadillac XTS few days ago thinking maybe i should trade in 300h and the ES350 rides so much smoother than the XTS...
Just a a side note, i test drove the new Cadillac XTS few days ago thinking maybe i should trade in 300h and the ES350 rides so much smoother than the XTS...
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Like i said, its like night and day, for me... You know that feeling when you constantly hit potholes that makes your teeth jarr and your body crunch? You won't feel any of that in an ES350. I think it will cost your around $2,000 to swap it out.
#21
Did you also confirm that the ES350UL with 18" wheels has the stiffer suspension as well? I have been considering the UL, but I don't want to sacrifice the ride for pretty wheels and a couple of features. Unfortunately, the ULs are never available for a test drive, so there is no way to compare short of buying one.
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Did you also confirm that the ES350UL with 18" wheels has the stiffer suspension as well? I have been considering the UL, but I don't want to sacrifice the ride for pretty wheels and a couple of features. Unfortunately, the ULs are never available for a test drive, so there is no way to compare short of buying one.
Anyway, not sure about the suspension but you will definitely feel more road imperfections with 18" wheels that's for sure.
#23
Strange, when I purchased mine in Schaumburg, they had several UL's to drive. Not sure what part of IL your in, but you may want to consider going to a more populous area to drive one.
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Thanks...
Last edited by gnm313; 07-01-14 at 02:24 PM.
#26
Are we sure that the Orange Color is the softer suspension? By the description it would seem it is the stiffer suspension. The word Sport leads me to feel this is the case.
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
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Are we sure that the Orange Color is the softer suspension? By the description it would seem it is the stiffer suspension. The word Sport leads me to feel this is the case.
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
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ES 350
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
4851080606 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33690
4852080320 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
4853080706 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33490
4853080655 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080020 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33490
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
4851080606 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33690
4852080320 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
4853080706 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33490
4853080655 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080020 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33490
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)