Suspension Refresh Parts List?
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Suspension Refresh Parts List?
My 04 Ultra now has 240,000kms on it. Looking through service history, all suspension components are the originals...except for the standard shocks which I used to replace the air shocks.
Now the car still rides beautifully, but on occasion there is the odd suspension clunk..perhaps it's also not as smooth as it once was.
Has anyone done a refresh? Should I do the whole shot..or just replace the components that are worn?
Looking for insight....
Now the car still rides beautifully, but on occasion there is the odd suspension clunk..perhaps it's also not as smooth as it once was.
Has anyone done a refresh? Should I do the whole shot..or just replace the components that are worn?
Looking for insight....
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If one air strut is gone, IMO replace them all with standard springs and shocks, cost is close to the same.
faq has a link that lists all the parts https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...iy-thread.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ion-infos.html
For my 2 cents, i would recommend NOT doing the sport suspension and doing the standard plus the rear swayfrom the sport. Sport is a little stiffer and you never will fully make the LS into a sports car ride...that not the platforms intent. Keep it cushy as you can.
Edit although re reading your post maybe you already did the swap? I’d just find the clunk and fix it.
faq has a link that lists all the parts https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...iy-thread.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ion-infos.html
For my 2 cents, i would recommend NOT doing the sport suspension and doing the standard plus the rear swayfrom the sport. Sport is a little stiffer and you never will fully make the LS into a sports car ride...that not the platforms intent. Keep it cushy as you can.
Edit although re reading your post maybe you already did the swap? I’d just find the clunk and fix it.
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I did my LCA bushings, stabilizer links and trans mount around 150,000 miles (242,000 KM) and it did seem to tighten things up slightly. The rest of the suspension is original, and seems to be wearing just fine (according to the shop when they last inspected it). Although I don't have an Ultra, Dave has a good suggestion regarding the strut replacement.
I will probably replace the motor mounts in the summer when I do the TB, as I'll be getting pretty close to 190,000 miles. They usually don't clunk, but it can make the car feel tighter when accelerating.
I will probably replace the motor mounts in the summer when I do the TB, as I'll be getting pretty close to 190,000 miles. They usually don't clunk, but it can make the car feel tighter when accelerating.
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If one air strut is gone, IMO replace them all with standard springs and shocks, cost is close to the same.
faq has a link that lists all the parts https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...iy-thread.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ion-infos.html
For my 2 cents, i would recommend NOT doing the sport suspension and doing the standard plus the rear swayfrom the sport. Sport is a little stiffer and you never will fully make the LS into a sports car ride...that not the platforms intent. Keep it cushy as you can.
Edit although re reading your post maybe you already did the swap? I’d just find the clunk and fix it.
faq has a link that lists all the parts https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...iy-thread.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ion-infos.html
For my 2 cents, i would recommend NOT doing the sport suspension and doing the standard plus the rear swayfrom the sport. Sport is a little stiffer and you never will fully make the LS into a sports car ride...that not the platforms intent. Keep it cushy as you can.
Edit although re reading your post maybe you already did the swap? I’d just find the clunk and fix it.
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