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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Just wondering if there are any manufacturers that make an application for the LS430.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Quick and short answer. Nope
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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A few Cadillac DTS owners have firmed up their rides by going to local suspension shops and having them replace the soft rubber sway bar end links with a stiffer plastic part. I don't know if you could do the same to the LS430.
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Daizen states that an application is under development, so I emailed them to get an update. Perhaps if we call email them to show interest, they'll hurry up.

http://www.daizensporttuning.com/model/lexus-ls.html
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A few Cadillac DTS owners have firmed up their rides by going to local suspension shops and having them replace the soft rubber sway bar end links with a stiffer plastic part. I don't know if you could do the same to the LS430.
Upgraded sway bar bushings would help yeah, I'm sure I could find some Energy Suspension application if I just took them out for some measurements.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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From the Daizen site:

2001-2006 Lexus LS:

Front Control Arm Bushing Kit
OEM Sway Bar Bushing Kit
Upgraded Sway Bar Set
Steering Rack Bushing Kit

All in development

Very interrrresting...
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by waijai
Just wondering if there are any manufacturers that make an application for the LS430.
Yes, TRD Japan.

In case you don't know, LS430 = Toyota CELSIOR (UCF30)

http://trdparts.jp/english/list_celsior.html
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Originally Posted by caddyowner
From the Daizen site:

2001-2006 Lexus LS:

Front Control Arm Bushing Kit
OEM Sway Bar Bushing Kit
Upgraded Sway Bar Set
Steering Rack Bushing Kit

All in development

Very interrrresting...
Since it is already July of 2010, it is a safe bet that it will never happen.
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Originally Posted by BNR34
Yes, TRD Japan.

In case you don't know, LS430 = Toyota CELSIOR (UCF30)

http://trdparts.jp/english/list_celsior.html

Oh man, 900 bucks?
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Oh man, 900 bucks?
That is the going rate for OEM quality aftermarket parts

Don't forget to add shipping from Japan and fees for the importer, figure at least $1200 when it get to your door.

Last edited by BNR34; Jul 10, 2010 at 04:42 PM.
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i am running the trd sways on my 430
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by REV-01
i am running the trd sways on my 430
How does it feel? Is it a lot stiffer or just a little?

One thing I don't get is, I measured my stock front bar to be 27mm, and the TRD bar is also 27mm, I am guessing the stock bar is hollow and TRD is soild? You know anything about that?

Also you got a good source to buy the TRD sway from? I am a little interested.

Do you have a good source to buy OEM JDM Lexus parts? I want the OEM HID fogs and bigger wind deflector for my SC430.

I am not that into modding my Lexus, so I don't have any good sources. I was heavily into JDM modding with my old R34 GTR and GDB STi, but those guys don't deal with Lexus parts, too lame for them maybe

Thanks for any help you can give me
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i am not 100% sure but i think the sway is discontinued now.
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Originally Posted by REV-01
i am not 100% sure but i think the sway is discontinued now.
Not sure how up to date their website is, but it is showing it is still available:

http://trdparts.jp/english/list_celsior.html
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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cool. i don't know how good a source it is...but you should know trd toms spoon mugen etc don't really have discounts. i usually pay premium for my stuff. i just tell myself that i can work hard and make it back...this week yen is at 85
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