New member and question
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New member and question
Hello Everyone. New to the board, but not new to cars.
My 2007 Lexus GS 450h is my second Lexus, my first was a 2003 IS300-turbo. I've had a lot of cars over the years.
Here are a few of them:
http://s298.photobucket.com/user/Josh_IS_2008/library/
My question, the AVS struts are done... I was wondering if the full set of non-AVS struts for the GS350 would fit. I've searched and it's been done on the ES and rear of some GS. I haven't come across a definite post that confirms all 4 corners would work. Found a full set of KYB struts for less than $350.
Also, the paint is terrible. Anybody have their entire car resprayed?
I'm considering getting the entire car plasti-dipped because there's a new rock chip or stain in the clear coat every time I take this car on the road.
I've already found a lot of useful info on here. I look forward to being part of this group. Thanks
My 2007 Lexus GS 450h is my second Lexus, my first was a 2003 IS300-turbo. I've had a lot of cars over the years.
Here are a few of them:
http://s298.photobucket.com/user/Josh_IS_2008/library/
My question, the AVS struts are done... I was wondering if the full set of non-AVS struts for the GS350 would fit. I've searched and it's been done on the ES and rear of some GS. I haven't come across a definite post that confirms all 4 corners would work. Found a full set of KYB struts for less than $350.
Also, the paint is terrible. Anybody have their entire car resprayed?
I'm considering getting the entire car plasti-dipped because there's a new rock chip or stain in the clear coat every time I take this car on the road.
I've already found a lot of useful info on here. I look forward to being part of this group. Thanks
Lead Lap
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I have no experience on this field but i'm sure it'll fit because a 3GS is still a 3GS i heard KYB its the OEM strut for it... I currently think the suspension set up on the GS350 is too soft it rolls to much for my taste...
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Well, the new struts came in. Found my spring compressors and I'm going to attempt to install this weekend.
If they don't fit, I'll have a full set for sale ($350 shipped) for non-avs.
If they don't fit, I'll have a full set for sale ($350 shipped) for non-avs.
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Well, Started the install and 8 hours later and the car rides like it should. Took so long because I took some breaks and went to a couple part stores looking for a pitman arm tool.
I did mess up a ball joint on a front sway end link and will have to go back and install that when it comes in.
Well worth the time and $350 compared to a set of avs struts.
Next up, getting the car repainted and opticoat a couple months after that.
I did mess up a ball joint on a front sway end link and will have to go back and install that when it comes in.
Well worth the time and $350 compared to a set of avs struts.
Next up, getting the car repainted and opticoat a couple months after that.
Lead Lap
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From: NY
Glad it worked! it should have worked KYB were designed for the 3GS because its the same chassis, unless its not the OEM KYB struts... what is a pitman arm tool? Sucks that u messed up on the ball joint... I'm pretty sure its stuck and would make things worse if you drove it! Show us some pics when u get the respray! should have done a DIY for the struts!
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I know it's probably posted in here but what is the widest wheel I'm able to run in the front of the GS I would really like to go 20 x 10 all the way around since I'm awd and like the concave look all around also if I can run 10 in the front at what offset would I have to be at? Thanks in advance for the help guys I don't care if I have to roll or shave fenders also lowered on coilovers. I know vossen has a GS that is 10.5 all around but they don't tell the offsets or if any mods were needed to make them fit
I'm ordering wheels this week so need help fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ������
I'm ordering wheels this week so need help fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ������
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 517
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From: NY
I know it's probably posted in here but what is the widest wheel I'm able to run in the front of the GS I would really like to go 20 x 10 all the way around since I'm awd and like the concave look all around also if I can run 10 in the front at what offset would I have to be at? Thanks in advance for the help guys I don't care if I have to roll or shave fenders also lowered on coilovers. I know vossen has a GS that is 10.5 all around but they don't tell the offsets or if any mods were needed to make them fit
I'm ordering wheels this week so need help fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ������
I'm ordering wheels this week so need help fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ������
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