396chevy

Whats the best way to replace my strut rods? 2000 Ls. I searched but couldn't find any good instructions. Thanks

bornpeace

Get a marker, some sockets(22mm, 19mm, 17mm), jack stand, breaker bar, torque wrench, and 21mm socket because i like to torque my lug nuts

1. Put the car on jack stand
2. Remove the front tires
3. See if you can remove the strut bracket without taking the knuckle and strut out. (if you have to take the knuckle out you may need a ball joint puller). I remember PD said you can remove the bracket without taking the knuckle out, it will be tight so play with it
4. Mark the alignment or you will have to do alignment when your done(i assume you know this)
5. You may need a impact wrench or a good breaker bar to take the caster bolt out(remember is torqued at 134 ft.lbf) (camber is torqued at 185 ft.lbf)
6. You may need to remove the fender liner to get more room

Hope this help, the hardest part i think is to remove the strut bracket

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

here is 173 pages about Strut rod and/or bushings...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sea...archid=6878535

bornpeace

I was about to tell him to go search but i realize non of the search result show how to remove the strut rod.

GSquicksilver

are you referring to the hood strut rods or the actual suspension struts?

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

neither, the suspension Strut Rod. (aka caster rod)

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

this might help:

wcraig18

How about replacing the struts that hold up the hood in the engine compartment? Also, where is the best place to buy them. Thanks, Bill

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

I got mine from ebay $30. all you need is a wrench.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

how about searching the forum and not threadjacking?

wcraig18

Not sure if I thanked you. The struts are on order and the wrench is in hand. Do you have any experience with replacing the radio antenna in the trunk? B/R, Bill

LexFather

STAY ON TOPIC. Last time being warned. Thanks

kambam3627

shuuuuuuuuuttttt up.

Sin1UZFE

This was basically 9 years ago

kambam3627

I know, still felt necessary.