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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 06:57 AM
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I was looking around under my 02 LS430 and saw a suspension link that's next to the swaybar link on both sides that's loose. I was looking around online to order this part and I can't find it. Anyone know what this link is called? It's next to the swaybar link towards the motor on both sides.
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Old Apr 25, 2019 | 06:24 AM
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Could be the stabilizer bar bushing. Can you take a picture?


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I'll try to get a picture next time I'm under the car. It looks like part 48820 but doesn't hook up to the sway bar and is next to it towards the engine.
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 08:26 AM
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Do you see it in any of this diagrams?


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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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I was looking around under my 02 LS430 and saw a suspension link that's next to the swaybar link on both sides that's loose. I was looking around online to order this part and I can't find it. Anyone know what this link is called? It's next to the swaybar link towards the motor on both sides.
Any chance that you are referring to a tie rod?
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Old May 3, 2019 | 10:56 AM
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It's the height control sensor link in the second pic.

My driver side one had some play on it and I'm wondering if I should replace it.
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Old May 6, 2019 | 09:15 AM
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I'm getting ready to do lower control arms and ball joints on the front end. If this suspension link was loose worth replacing it or not much of a concern?
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Old May 6, 2019 | 09:19 AM
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It holds really no weight or load so it’s not super important that it’s tight like a control arm or sway bar.

That being said if it’s unusually loose, I’d consider replacing.
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Old May 6, 2019 | 10:13 AM
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Ok, thanks. It was definitely looser than the passenger side.

Are there OE parts or this would be a Lexus only part. I checked on Rock Auto and couldn't find this part listed.
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AFAIK it’s a Lexus only part. No profit chance on third party suppliers’ end once you factor in tooling and development for such an uncommon part to replace.
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Makes sense. Thanks.
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