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Old 12-21-17, 10:54 AM
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So I am going to put all new suspension bushings to get my '98 GS300 refreshed a bit, just want to make sure I am not missing anything

Front Control Arm Bushings
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Rear Control Arm Bushings
Rear Sway Bar Bushings
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Rear Sway Bar Bushings
Front Control Arm Bushings
Rear Control Arm Bushings

I also wanna do the steering rack bushings. Anything else I should look at replacing? I did the lower ball joints earlier this year.
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When you say front control arm which ones are you talking about , it’s 2 lower control arm and a upper control arm
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What about motor & tranny mounts? How r the tie rod ends? The shocks ok? Are the stop bumps good?

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Originally Posted by NoahAA
So I am going to put all new suspension bushings to get my '98 GS300 refreshed a bit, just want to make sure I am not missing anything

Front Control Arm Bushings
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Rear Control Arm Bushings
Rear Sway Bar Bushings
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Rear Sway Bar Bushings
Front Control Arm Bushings
Rear Control Arm Bushings

I also wanna do the steering rack bushings. Anything else I should look at replacing? I did the lower ball joints earlier this year.
I was wondering who you got the bushing through? I am new to this Lexus game. Thank you.
Old 12-22-17, 11:02 AM
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When you replace the upper bushings its best to just get the whole arm since you can't replace the ball joint.I have new ACDelco upper arms in the front and they've been good for 10,000 miles now
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