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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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< good advice. That is what I would like to do. $800 a year on tires is ridiculous. I will have NTB do that once we have new tires ordered. What's your verdict on the pilot sports? Not going back to Conti.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 09:30 AM
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LOVE them. Then again, I'm coming from the factory run-flats, so the Pilots are a godsend compared to those as far as comfort and road noise go. Definitely up there in price, but worth it.
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 08:19 PM
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So I'm confused, with the Tanabe NF210 lowering springs, we will need to get a rear camber kit as well to have it aligned? Thank you in advance.
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 10:04 AM
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Beautiful car you have thanks for posting. Mine looks identical except its a GS 430
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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Smile 2006 gs 430

Mine looks Identical with every option except not a 460. Mine has 83000 miles on it. Nice car you have. Thanks for posting.
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 08:28 PM
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I am coming from 2006 gs430 with what looks like a magnetic shocks system with norm/sport switch. My front shocks are blown and leaking and needing replacement. From this thread, it looks like the shocks that still retain the electronic shock suspension is about $250 each.

https://parts.lexus.com/p/Lexus_2006...851080435.html

https://parts.lexus.com/p/Lexus_2006...852080182.html

are these it? I wanted to make sure these are the ones before thinking about spending the money on it. there's a 10% off deal at the moment!

Thanks!
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by shenofjo
I am coming from 2006 gs430 with what looks like a magnetic shocks system with norm/sport switch. My front shocks are blown and leaking and needing replacement. From this thread, it looks like the shocks that still retain the electronic shock suspension is about $250 each.

https://parts.lexus.com/p/Lexus_2006...851080435.html

https://parts.lexus.com/p/Lexus_2006...852080182.html

are these it? I wanted to make sure these are the ones before thinking about spending the money on it. there's a 10% off deal at the moment!

Thanks!
There no such thing as magnet shocks, there all standard struts, some have the top ride adjusters which I think is what you have. But if your looking to save money, you can just go to rockauto.com and buy regular aftermarket kyb struts for a 2wd front and back. You just wont be able to adjust them, and you will not get any check engine lights from disconnecting the. Btw KYB is the supplier for lexus, thats who made your original struts are made by. For the price of one oem you can probably buy a whole set. This is what many of us do
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
There no such thing as magnet shocks, there all standard struts, some have the top ride adjusters which I think is what you have. But if your looking to save money, you can just go to rockauto.com and buy regular aftermarket kyb struts for a 2wd front and back. You just wont be able to adjust them, and you will not get any check engine lights from disconnecting the. Btw KYB is the supplier for lexus, thats who made your original struts are made by. For the price of one oem you can probably buy a whole set. This is what many of us do
if I get the kyb shocks, can I still use the adjuster function for sport vs normal?
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by shenofjo
if I get the kyb shocks, can I still use the adjuster function for sport vs normal?
No it will just be normal mode, and you will not get an error lights. It will be the same strut just without the sport mode, The price of one oem will buy you a whole set, maybe even cheaper as usually kyb through rockauto.com offers specials or rebates if you buy all 4 at once.
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Old Feb 22, 2022 | 09:34 AM
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Anyone has a service manual instructions for Rear struts removal/installation?
Looking for what bolts to remove and torque values for re-installation.
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Old Feb 22, 2022 | 01:29 PM
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Yeah I just bought one from emanualonline and it's a damn buick manual. They sound like they don't actually have the GS 460 manual after saying they do. Will charge them back if they **** me around more.

Anyone else have any luck? I"m not paying 20 shekels a day for TIS sub. Not sure where else to go. The free online manual one that has a broken interface and a donation nag sucks and is incomplete.
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