I desperately need new struts and springs for my LS400. I plan on getting the KYB struts, but cannot locate a recommended coil spring other than the pricey OEM springs. H&R no longer makes springs for my aging beauty. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks!

 

Welcome to Club Lexus.

Not sure if Tanabe are still available. My suggestion would be to get the Megan adjustable coils. The price may be a bit more yet allows for a much broader range of ride height adjustments.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I will check them out now!

 

I used MOOG coils and KYB struts from rockauto.com. This is for factory replacement, not lowering springs. Work great on my car, no issues, car drives smooth.

 

I think that is the combo I am going to go with. Thanks for sharing your setup. I will post again when the job is complete. You guys rock!

 

ps. I opted for kyb bump stops and boots as well but my mechanic refused to instal them as he said the ones on my car were still good and superior to the kyb. I replaced mine just recently at 200,000km. I did however have kyb strut mounts installed also off rockauto.

something to keep in mind for yours

 

I got the KYB kit with mounts and boots (maybe stop too?).

 

depending on the condition of your current boots and bump stops you may be ok without them but better to have them in case.

 

That is what I figured. 20 year old car and I have been riding on just the springs for a while now. I will post when job is done. Thanks again!

 

Just had the Moog springs and KYB struts installed. Car is riding like a dream. Thanks for all of the feedback!

 

awesome. what did you do for bump stops and boots?

 

How much does it costs for labor and so?

 

Costed me 60 $CAD per corner at my mechanic.

 

Each strut, that's it?

 

Yes 60 $CAD to install each strut+spring.

my mechanic is very reasonable though and im constantly on the hunt for good reasonable priced mechanics, i had one before too, this one is better and im sticking with him.