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Old 02-13-19, 11:24 PM
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So searching here seems to show that lowering springs for the last gen LS is currently the only option. I'm wondering if it's possible to leverage the air suspension to get the car lower than standard height. Also not looking to slam the car either. Just tastefully lower.

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Ok I should've done some googling. Looks like some company named Lexon has made a controller that allows you to do this, but not sure if their thing can adjust the amount of lowering.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/12/...exon-lexus-ls/

Anyone here have this yet?
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Yes they have the lowering links, only lowering option I know of. As long as you are on air.
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Those links look like they would be super easy to make yourself, and you could make them adjustable for length so you could fine tune the stance to exactly what you want.
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Hey,

We have the Lexon lowering links but it only works for cars that have the factory air suspension.

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I'm interested in the lowering module that tells the air suspension to deflate beyond standard settings. Isn't the lowering links for the camber to be adjusted after you've lowered the car?
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No sir, its for lowering the car more than factory.

Here's a customer with it..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ied-ls500.html

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We can get Bold World Air Suspension ..


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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
No sir, its for lowering the car more than factory.

Here's a customer with it..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ied-ls500.html

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Total cost? Parts/Labor?
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Total cost? Parts/Labor?
Feel free to send me a text at 213 394 2886 or email me at info@Merakiautoworks.com

I see you're in CA so we might be able to get something setup for local..

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Just updating this thread to see if there's any new options since I created this.
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DataSystem ASC683L is a 100% plug n play solution. Many of us 4th Gen people run the 680-682 model to use our factory air to lower vehicle to our liking

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So searching here seems to show that lowering springs for the last gen LS is currently the only option. I'm wondering if it's possible to leverage the air suspension to get the car lower than standard height. Also not looking to slam the car either. Just tastefully lower.
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Originally Posted by Damage
Just updating this thread to see if there's any new options since I created this.
There should be lowering springs coming soon, as I tested them for Swift so not sure when they will release, maybe this spring after I test them with the wheels.
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
DataSystem ASC683L is a 100% plug n play solution. Many of us 4th Gen people run the 680-682 model to use our factory air to lower vehicle to our liking
$1250? Pricey
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There are ways to get it cheaper. I personally think it's the right move for a completely reversible lowering mod that allows you to completely drop the car to almost on the frame for parking or just enough to take out fender gap and other points in between. All done electronically with a module right from inside the car. I love mine in my 2012. I also had one in my LS600. I've installed these for others also. Takes me about 10 mins since I've done it a few times. No need for any other parts or labor. It looks like the install for this on 500 is easier than the 460 since you access right from suspension ecu in trunk. My 460 requires dropping passenger knee airbag and glove box since ecu is behind that on 07-17 models.

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$1250? Pricey


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