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I haven't had to replace anything on my 13 either yet, but I'm prepared.
Most of what I've used for pressing is a collection of bearing races and some misc sst parts that have been accumulated over the years.
I was just thinking about the common repairs that the LS460 is known for. They don't happen on everyone's car, probably less than 25%. Sure, wearable items will need replacement. I think you and I have cars that are the typical, dependable LS. I've been reading a lot about the Panamera. Both new and used, it's more money but sounds like a really nice car that I might enjoy,
I agree that's a really nice car, the cost for even a 2017 model around here is over 100k cdn so I'm out.
Yeah, here too. Need to get to around 2014 with base V6 to get the price down. There are some lower mile examples around. The LS still outshines it for luxury value. We LS owners are wise/smart like Holiday Inn Express customers!!
I installed some figs poly bushings on the upper arms. I'm not happy with them as the material is a bit too soft
Wow. I wasn't expecting "too soft" on the polys. Had written poly off but this makes me want to rethink that assumption. I'd seriously think about all poly if I had air suspension. Without it I'm already harsher than I'd like.
Originally Posted by miket000
I have tenacity bushings installed on the lower arms. I found them to be too hard of a rubber. The ride was harsh while breaking them in. I'm either used to the tenacity bushings now or they are more pliable.
Since I understand the newer front-lower-rearward OEM arms are same-arm stiffer-bushing, maybe Tenacity would be ideal in that spot... hmmm.
Originally Posted by swfla
I was trying to determine if Samene will need to invest in a press.
I'm getting axles done, too, so I'm not attempting to do the bushings/arms myself. I'm mechanically inclined but haven't worked on a car in decades.
Originally Posted by swfla
With money being a concern, perhaps putting off the repair until you saved enough to buy the arms?
I have put this off for months already so I'm pulling the trigger soon.
My mistake... The bushings I used on my front uppers were SuperPro Not figs. Imo they are too soft to track straight. I wouldn't recommend them even though I'm still rolling with them . I updated post #9 as to not confuse anyone.
. I updated post #9 as to not confuse anyone.
