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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 05:48 AM
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Knocking noise on car, mechanic says front struts needed (07 with 110k). Whats the cheapest place to order? He couldnt get them aftermarket. Also need the upper mounting plate?
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i just bought 2 front KYB struts on ebay for about $200 free shipping. The OEM strut is about $175 for one.
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This is what I found for part numbers for front struts and strut supports. The left one is about $100 more than the right one for some reason. Local lexus dealer is about $900, found online for $600 shipped.
LStrut - 48520-80175
RStrut - 4851080428
Supports - 4868030340

Guessing this isnt something I would want to try to find off a junkyard car right?
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The front struts cost the same, not sure where you are looking. Just remember to change them in pairs . You're better off getting a NEW pair of KYB shocks for $200 a pair
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This is a gs450h. That change things? Lexus gave me those part numbers
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Ohhhh, well a GS450 is a lot different than 300 /350. Then yes it would be more expensive since you have a different suspension setup .
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The front struts cost the same, not sure where you are looking. Just remember to change them in pairs . You're better off getting a NEW pair of KYB shocks for $200 a pair
Where to get KYB fronts for 300 AWD? because I couldn't find any so had to go to dealer. I only found the rears.
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Originally Posted by energie8
Where to get KYB fronts for 300 AWD? because I couldn't find any so had to go to dealer. I only found the rears.
Check Rockauto.com

If they have nothing, try MyLParts.com as well. Otherwise check e-bay. KYB tends to be a pretty large OEM replacement manufacturer. Unless Lexus uses some rare company for these
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KYB for an AWD you can only use the rear shocks, the fronts they do not make.

It maybe possible to use IS250 AWD front kyb shocks. Not 100% sure!
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
KYB for an AWD you can only use the rear shocks, the fronts they do not make.

It maybe possible to use IS250 AWD front kyb shocks. Not 100% sure!
Did not know that about the fronts. I just checked Rockauto's website and they have no inventory for AWD GS struts. Kinda sucks lol
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Originally Posted by rhwimmers
Knocking noise on car, mechanic says front struts needed (07 with 110k). Whats the cheapest place to order? He couldnt get them aftermarket. Also need the upper mounting plate?
do you have active suspension?
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