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my ls400 has 227k on it and I'm thinking it needs new shocks, but I wanr to keep my LS ride SUGGESTIONS??
I was billydpowe, but forgot my password and CL will not let me renew....
my ls400 has 227k on it and I'm thinking it needs new shocks, but I wanr to keep my LS ride SUGGESTIONS??
I was billydpowe, but forgot my password and CL will not let me renew....
I've got a 99' LS that I just bought from a member back in Dec 1st on here that still has original shocks with only 147k. They're still very healthy and in great shape but I bought some NIB Bilsteins from a member on here while visiting family in AZ that I want to install for a slightly more damped ride along with a lot of other front end suspension components. If you're interested Billy, PM me and we can figure out a price. I might have to hold off until spring hits in a month or two if you can wait since we're having very cold temperatures now.
I've done it two ways.
On my 2000 I bought cheap assemblies online and put them in. Real easy but lost some ride quality on my 2000 #TexasLexus.
On my 99 #Butter I bought super cheap cartridges and mounts. Swapped those in to the original springs and the ride is very good.
So it's a trade off between easier work or better ride in my opinion. For me, the extra work is worth it for the better ride.
I've done it two ways.
On my 2000 I bought cheap assemblies online and put them in. Real easy but lost some ride quality on my 2000 #TexasLexus.
On my 99 #Butter I bought super cheap cartridges and mounts. Swapped those in to the original springs and the ride is very good.
So it's a trade off between easier work or better ride in my opinion. For me, the extra work is worth it for the better ride.
Why don't you just upgrade all four shocks to Bilstein's? One of my Ls400's I just upgraded to Bilsteins with Eibach springs. The ride height is a little lower but the ride difference was amazing before and after.
Why don't you just upgrade all four shocks to Bilstein's? One of my Ls400's I just upgraded to Bilsteins with Eibach springs. The ride height is a little lower but the ride difference was amazing before and after.
Was the ride amazing, as in in handles better? I've heard the Bilsteins are a little firmer than the stock KYB.
Also how much of a drop did those springs give you.
The first time I replaced my struts (MY1998) was at 160K miles and I went with OEM KYB. Those failed after 50K miles and I recently replaced them with Bilsteins (still have original springs), since that's what I have on all of my other vehicles and I've been happy with them.
However the ride is definitely firmer, which I'm still trying to get used to. I'm hoping they soften up a bit with time. Bilsteins are half the price of OEM and will last forever (they come with a lifetime warranty), but the savings vs. stock ride decision is a personal choice to make.
Wow, really? The OEM was twice as much? What is OEM, KYB? I buy all my parts from a local business, OEM and really good prices. I think I ended up paying a little under $1,000 for just 4 struts. The KYB's were well over 1000....
I personally would go with bilsteins. they will feel a bit stiffer I'm sure compared to OEM but that's bc I feel the car is soft (by design I know).
billy, if you want that original feel and money is not an object, then OEM shocks are your choice. OEMs will be pricey as stated.
I believe the OEM shocks are made by either KYB or tokico anyway, but are valved for the LS400 specifically.
01-27-19, 07:51 PM
front and rear shocks/struts 1999 LS400
