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2009 Lexus LS 460 AWD front clearance seems high

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Old 11-29-17, 09:55 PM
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Default 2009 Lexus LS 460 AWD front clearance seems high

I recently purchased 2009 Lexus LS 460 AWD with air suspension and noticed the front clearance is a bit higher than the rear. Is that normal and can it be adjusted?
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the oem air suspension is 100% adjustable

You can lower the car to any height you like by adjusting the links
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Originally Posted by samtes
I recently purchased 2009 Lexus LS 460 AWD with air suspension and noticed the front clearance is a bit higher than the rear. Is that normal and can it be adjusted?
Try the normal position, height button (rises the car) and then check the clearance. Also check your LS to see if its leaning, sagging or for a thumping noise while going over bumps. If so I would have my suspension checked to make sure all the air shocks are working properly.
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Originally Posted by dlbuckls10
Try the normal position, height button (rises the car) and then check the clearance. Also check your LS to see if its leaning, sagging or for a thumping noise while going over bumps. If so I would have my suspension checked to make sure all the air shocks are working properly.
Everything looks fine and the suspensions and shocks are new it's just that on normal height the front clearance is about 2 fingers higher that the back. And I was wondering that they forgot to properly adjust it when replacing the suspension.
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I've had that issue with my 2009 awd as well... tried to adjust the air suspension, to no luck.

In the end, dealer had to replace height $en$or. Thankfully it was done (last year) under extended warranty.
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Originally Posted by sapstar66
I've had that issue with my 2009 awd as well... tried to adjust the air suspension, to no luck.

In the end, dealer had to replace height $en$or. Thankfully it was done (last year) under extended warranty.
Thanks for that info. I will check with the dealer.
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Default OEM suspension adjustment

Originally Posted by 1WILLY1
the oem air suspension is 100% adjustable

You can lower the car to any height you like by adjusting the links
how exactly is this done?
Thanks
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When I asked ppl here told me it's normal for the front to be higher than the back
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