Hi I've enjoyed your site, learned a lot, got inspired but I still have a question regarding suspension on my 2007 ls460.

It is the model with air suspension ie has height button and comfort / sport switch. Thats the only version we get here.

I was told by the workshop today all the air struts are weeping, this explains the scary ride and excessive bounce, the switches seem to make no difference and I have no warning lights appearing.

My budget does not currently allow for any new air systems genuine or after market. Used parts are very scarce here too.

What is the most cost effective way to keep the car on the road ? Can I convert to to spring and shocker set up (as some cars are factory fitted this way in your country is this right ?) as opposed to coilovers which I don't really want to do unless I have no choice.

All help appreciated thanks in advance.

 

I'm fairly new to the LS so take my response with a grain of salt. I converted my Navigator from air suspension to shock and spring and it's running fine 2 years later. I'm pretty sure it's an option on this car.

 

Some owners have converted, so I would say it is doable.

 

There is some information on this suspension thread that might be useful to OP.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...sion-life.html

Here's a link to a company that may still be selling a conversion kit for 2007-2012 LS SWB.
http://www.suncoreindustries.com/lex...suspension.php

 

I cant get a reply from Suncore Industries, are they still trading ? Any other similar options anyone knows of ?

 

I agree, the site is outdated and the company is probably shut down. There are also lots of complaints about the company on the web.

Another potential source is Strutmasters, but they only make conversion kits up to the LS430 (2006).
http://www.strutmasters.com/suspension-parts/lexus/

If a good number of interested CL members organize and contact the company, they might offer a conversion kit for LS460.

 

Anyone had experience with remanufactured air spring from China ?

 

aliexpress listings?

 

I think I want to convert to w/o air system, anyone ever done this ?

 

did you ever get anywhere with this lsappsoc?

I'm thinking of swapping in the oem struts in replace of the air system as well

 

Unfortunately in Australia all you can get is coilovers, all vehicles in this country come factory air. I dont want the hard ride normally associated with coilovers, unless someone can suggest a brand that is close to factory ride. The air system is still holding up, just. You can buy aftermarket air struts of unknown quality on ebay, in my case I was planning for the future coz I really want to keep this car. Good luck and any info appreciated.

 

Other members say the arnotts are good replacements for the front. Unfortunately they do not make any for the rears yet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AS-2855-Arnott-Front-Driver-or-Passenger-Side-Air-Strut-/231934164031?fits=Model%3ALS460&hash=item36005a7c3f:g:cgIAAOSw1DtXKxC5&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...uspension.html

Hope it helps as I am also going to have to venture down this road on my 08 someday. Best of luck

 

my main concern is how to defeat the computer throwing warnings and codes after the air ride is removed, so far one guy said he removed "the height level computer" and it throws no codes

 

I remember somebody posted a how to and said all you had to do was remove fuses for air compressor or what not. Ill try and find it.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/mai...-coilover.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ar-shocks.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-couple-s.html

 

Hi OP, I am also in Australia. What did the dealer quote to replace/repair the air suspension with OEM parts? I am looking at getting an LS as well, but if all Oz delivered cars had the air suspension, and it costs a mortza to fix, it may be a deal breaker.