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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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is there a company that can rebuild the UL shocks ? I am wondering if there a cheaer alternative other than switching to coils


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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Try calling AST to see if they're up for the task.

http://www.ast-usa.com/ast_rebuildin...ng_service.php
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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ill give them a try


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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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tobe please keep us updated if successful in rebuilding oem specs
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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i received an email from ast. it seems like they only rebuild ast and moton shocks. They do not do air bags :/

i had my fingers crossed on this one. I don't even mind shipping overseas to japan if i had to.
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So I think my shocks are beginning to give out. I am still looking for a place that does wonders and perhaps can rebuilt the air shocks ..but so far no luck.

Again, I heard back from ast-usa.com and they said they only rebuild Moton shocks.


It would amazing to keep the car 100% OEM instead of have to convert to coils..for a practical cost.

Do you think there is a place you can source them in Japan?

Or have them rebuilt here in the states? - or where ever at this point.

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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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600usd per oem shock is really cheap. no, really!
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lynzoid
600usd per oem shock is really cheap. no, really!
For an air shock? Where is that?
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haven't checked sewell, but i'm sure it's pretty close.
in moscow from toyota supplier - 19.000rub each, which is just little bit more than 600usd.

edit: wow, checked sewell - 999 is a club price for front ones... what a ripoff.. come to moscow i'll get you shock much cheaper!

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wow around $600 is not bad at all..this would cut the cost almost in half..certainly more adequate than $999

so when are we going to moscow

let me know if you can source something in moscow...or where ever. I have plenty of folks asking this same question in my part of town.

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well, if you want i can try to ship some. but i got one rear spare lying around and i am not sure if post will accept box of this size... otherwise shipping alone can take the fun out of this idea...
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Did ya call Arnottindustries, they show the 400 and 470 maybe they have a solution or know a competitor? Lst time I looked they where like 300 and do alot of brands. Maybe they are no good?
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Arnott will not rebuild, nor do they have a replacement air strut for LS430.
I picked up a used set of OEM front + rears off Ebay $700.
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