Does anyone have experience with the Arnott replacement air struts on the LS460? I'm contemplating picking up an LS460 and if these struts are solid, then I feel the concerns about the replacement costs with OEM Lexus parts are less of an issue. It looks like the Arnott parts can be had for around $600 each whereas I think the Lexus components are around $1,100 each. The Arnott stuff is still pricey, but much more manageable cost wise than the Lexus components. I would welcome any insight from the air suspension experts here.

 

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ts-vs-oem.html
​​​​​​https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...et-struts.html
These should help.

 

I am the OP on both of those threads.

You want OEM. Trust me on this.

 

^^^^^^ Listen to him.

 

The argument could be made that the originals already failed, so why go back to OEM? I've always been keen on aftermarket with great success. My shocks (KYB) non air, needed to be replaced and I did so with aftermarket that I purchased on Ebay. Cost was a fraction of the KYB. I went nearly two years and 40k miles on them before trading in my car. They were great and I couldn't tell the difference from OEM. Other members followed my lead, and never had an issue (AFAIK).

If it were me, I'd get the Arnott's. And Arnott is NOT (no pun intended), is not a cheap Chinese knock-off. Yes, they may be made in China (so are some KYB), but Arnott is headquartered in Florida.

 

Do check out the linked threads when you have a moment @roadfrog , there's good reason to stay away from the Arnott's. Namely, they are not a 1:1 replacement for ALL functionality of the OEM strut. The cost savings is the result of eliminating a key function (semi-active damping) of the system.

If you're okay riding at the settings they provide you (no more Comfort, Normal, Sport), and you have no intention of lowering your vehicle (taller bumpstops in the Arnott's), and you want to save $500/per corner, then I guess they would be acceptable, but you might have issues when you go to sell and a key function of the vehicle is no longer there. And they WILL notice because you know people want to know what that button does as soon as they see it.

 

I bought a right rear that did not work and they replaced it

 

I boyght both right and left rear air shocks. The right had to be replaced but they did send a replacement

 

Both of the new rears I bought leaked air. One did so, immediately, the other took a few days...naturally, after I put the rear seat and everything back in place.

Before that car was totaled, I'm 99% certain one of the replacements started to leak as well. If it sat for 36 hours, one of the rear corners was obviously lower than it should have been. My driveway is moderately steep, and the breakover at the garage, if it drags a little, tells me how low it is. No drag = s'all good, man.

See what I did there? A somewhat obscure reference, but I'll take it.

 

I do have them sitting in my office. The right in the box and the left virtually brand new - less than 300 miles. I'll sell them both for $500 (paid $875 each - so you save $1,250)

 

I would buy them from you for sure if the warranty from Arnott is still honored. Did you replace them with OEM or something different?

 

I would think the warranty would transfer. I will call and ask. I replaced all 4 with conventional shocks.

 

Spoke with Robert 800-352-8659 ext 126 at Arnott. He said with a bill of sale and the original invoices, they will honor any warranty. feel free to call me to complete the transaction if you are still interested. 404-374-5106

 

did you get any warning lights when you did the swap ?

many of us are dying for the real DIY on how to do this, many of done it but no one gives a full detail on how its done

Did you get any warning lights at all?

Im assuming you left the height sensors in place ?