Notices
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Discussion topics related to the 1990 - 2000 Lexus LS400

Help - rear suspension broken!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 07:51 PM
  #1  
BigJay1992's Avatar
BigJay1992
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: TX
Default Help - rear suspension broken!

Ok, s I bought this 1994 Lexus LS 400 last year and I must say I love my old car! I was riding home today and all of a sudden my car starts steering crazy. I look at the reear driver side tire and it is leaning off!! I look under the car and there is some bar snapped off from the tire which is why it is hanging off. Anyone can give me an idea of what this could be and how much it costs. I looked under rear stabilizer bar but I really dont know much about this. Is it even worth getting something like that fixed on such an old car? Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Last edited by RA40; Jun 11, 2013 at 11:12 AM. Reason: descriptive title
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 09:15 PM
  #2  
sha4000's Avatar
sha4000
Lexus Test Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,858
Likes: 347
From: N.Y.
Default

A pic would help a great deal.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2013 | 11:25 PM
  #3  
LScowboyLS's Avatar
LScowboyLS
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 4,078
Likes: 87
From: Birmingham, AL
Default

these kinds of issues do not tend to happen on the LS400, so that means all of the ones in the junkyard likely have a good version of the "bar" you broke - although the junkyard one may need new bushings pressed into it.

take extensive photos in bright lighting and post them here and we well tell you the name of the part and even give you the Toyota part number

and yes, on a 94 this sounds like something worth repairing if the car is otherwise in good shape and not a ragged out piece of crap where someone abused it.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:45 AM
  #4  
billydpowe's Avatar
billydpowe
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 174
From: texas
Default

here is an idea of things you are likely to see when you look under the car:
Attached Thumbnails Help - rear suspension broken!-102_1278.jpg   Help - rear suspension broken!-102_1282.jpg   Help - rear suspension broken!-102_1286.jpg   Help - rear suspension broken!-102_1288.jpg   Help - rear suspension broken!-102_1289.jpg  

Reply
Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:02 PM
  #5  
timmy0tool's Avatar
timmy0tool
CL Community Team
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,426
Likes: 531
From: 714/949, SoCal
Default

it could be a very simple fix. a trip to the junkyard can fix it for a few bucks, depending on what part broke. take a picture of what broke even if you can't get the tire off.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AlaskanLS
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
8
Mar 2, 2019 09:17 PM
INLS400
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
13
Mar 27, 2015 09:10 PM
konartist
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
9
Jul 21, 2008 11:55 AM
buuzy
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
8
Sep 8, 2007 10:45 AM
vietstuh
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
5
Feb 25, 2007 02:31 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:39 PM.

story-0
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE