2013 GS350 AWD spring replacement

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May 7, 2018 | 12:47 PM

jonathancl

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2013 GS350 AWD spring replacement

Last time I did a spring job, I had the factory manual handy, which was great for the procedure and the torque specs.
Now that Lexus has decided we can't have the books, it's not so easy.

I did find JeffTsai's DIY spring thread, but it doesn't have the torque specs (and his was RWD).

Does anyone have access to the manual pages for the front and rear suspension that could run off a pdf?
I'm planning to do a Tanabe set, and I'd feel much more comfortable with everything handy.

May 12, 2018 | 12:19 PM

jonathancl

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I ordered a Service Manual CD on eBay.
(Then I had to figure out how to even read a CD since none of the machines I built in the last eight years has a ROM drive in it.)

2013-14 Shock Components and torque specs

RWD Front

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AWD Front

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Rear

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May 12, 2018 | 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathancl

I ordered a Service Manual CD on eBay.
(Then I had to figure out how to even read a CD since none of the machines I built in the last five years has a ROM drive in it.)

Care to share a link so we can buy one too? It seems cheaper than subscribing $400/yr to TIS.

May 12, 2018 | 03:34 PM

jonathancl

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Care to share a link so we can buy one too? It seems cheaper than subscribing $400/yr to TIS.

Here you go.
Reviews were good, so I figured $60 was worth a shot.

How does what I posted compare to what you see in TIS?
Is it the same?

May 12, 2018 | 04:02 PM

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Here you go.
Reviews were good, so I figured $60 was worth a shot.

How does what I posted compare to what you see in TIS?
Is it the same?

Thanks, looks identical. But the beauty of TIS is also the wiring diagrams where you can basically simulate circuits. They provide you a full wiring and you can click on it to trace the wire. Really helpful when wiring. But the mechanical looks like the CD you have is more than adequate and for that price... it's a steal.

May 13, 2018 | 03:33 PM

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I love Amazon Warehouse Deals.
To date I've gotten Sonos components that were open box for ~30% off and tons of other stuff.

I’ve had the springs wishlisted for weeks, and I just saw a lower price option that was not there an hour earlier.
So this is happening...

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May 13, 2018 | 05:30 PM

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I love Amazon warehouse deals.

I’ve had the springs wishlisted for weeks, and I just saw a lower price option that was not there an hour before.

So this is happening...

Were they "like new" or what? You got a great deal regardless

May 16, 2018 | 07:13 PM

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Springs came: box wasn't damaged, no damage to springs, instructions and stickers in box, had definitely been bought and returned.

Since I saved money on the springs, I splurged on a legit spring compressor.