LADavidGS

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i have 06 gs300 with 53k miles and the dealership told me that my rear strut is leaking. So i have following questions:

1. Should i replace all four strut?
2. How are kyb struts?
3. Should i just replace the 2 rear ones?
4. Where is the cheapest price?

Thanks and happy thanksgiving day~!

rogzballz

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At minimum replace both rear. Just remember, You should always do brakes and suspension in pairs.
If you have the funds, I would even out the whole car by doing all four struts.

This is also a good time to consider replacing springs if you are looking to lower the car , enhance handling performance or looks, since the mechanic will be in there and taking it apart. This Will save you labor in the long run.
If you are even looking to do more, go the next step and get coil-overs or air suspension.

LADavidGS

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thanks for the info. I am just planning to keep it stock for now. I was browsing and it seems that people recommend KYB struts, do you know anything about them?

Mikeyy

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Kyb struts are good quality. Many manufacturers uses them for oem spec cars including Lexus. For the price point, can't really go wrong with those

LADavidGS

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follow up question: where can i buy them @ a low price?

StayStanky

I feel your pain OP.

The rears are leaking on my 08 460....with only 63k....

sq25394

yeah just had the same news after my 72k service 'slight misting on n/s rear shock' said the same thing on last years service too

I'm switching mine after new year, be interested to see how you get on. I got the service manual off ebay on how to switch them out and it doesn't look too bad a job. The only tricky part in my eyes is getting the angles right.

GS300ken

Stick with Lexus OEM shocks. Do not buy KBY gas adjust. I bought the KYB for my GS300 and they were bouncing all over even after a year. I could not fed up with the KYB and shelled out another $700 for Lexus shocks. It's like back into a new car again. Unfortunately, my car got totaled due to an accident after I put my new shocks on. I'm now driving Acura MDX..It's the beast!

PS: I paid around $400 for the KYB set from usautoparts. I still have the KYB set in my garage, if you are interesting in them, $150 shipped to your place. Thanks

chuckGS350

Depending how much leaking.
Lexus TSB replacement criterion says when to replace it.

Simmsled

Just don't get the KYB GR-2. They are not as good as the Gas-A-Just for the 3GS. I don't know if they even make the GR-2 for the 3GS... just wanted to make sure you didn't make a big mistake.

neurocity

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Great info.

sq25394

yeah, great pictures at least we can now make OUR own informed decision!