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Old 07-17-08, 08:22 PM
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Hello,

I recently purchased a 1995 LS400 and I am glad to find a forum so full of useful info. I have a few questions I would like to ask?

1. How do you remove the front dome lights? Mine are not working and I want to check them without breaking the plastic covering.

2. One of the air struts is going bad per my mechanic. Are there any good places to purchase one w/o paying the "Lexus" price?

3. Are there any coilovers that have a ride close to the air ride system? I'm trying to stay below $1100 for the parts to fix the suspension.

4. Where should I look to find a service manual besides the dealer?

Thanks in advance for your help... I will post pics once the sun comes back up.

Bryan
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1-flathead screwdriver taped up REALLY good, and u pry the clear plastic cover (towards the rear of the car first)
2-look into arnott
3-look into arnott or Tein CS. otherwise just basic spring/strut combo, OEM springs and KYB shocks
4-no idea, i got mine off a forum member
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
1-flathead screwdriver taped up REALLY good, and u pry the clear plastic cover (towards the rear of the car first)
2-look into arnott
3-look into arnott or Tein CS. otherwise just basic spring/strut combo, OEM springs and KYB shocks
4-no idea, i got mine off a forum member
Thanks PureDrifter...

I have a question about #3. How does the Arnott compare to the Teins and Megan's? Are they adjustable?
Also, what type of modifications would I need to make in order to go from air ride to a standard shocks and OEM springs setup.

Bryan

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Old 07-17-08, 09:24 PM
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arnott's setup is NOT a coilover iirc, it is just their own shock/spring/upper mount.
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