original struts

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 10, 2008 | 08:17 AM

lexus114

Thread Starter

Lexus Champion

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 4,507

Likes: 38

From: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania

original struts

How many of you are still on your original struts?, If so, how many miles? its just a curiosity question.

Dec 10, 2008 | 08:52 AM

habeeb89

Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 1,508

Likes: 0

From: IL

I've got about 98k, all original struts that are in excellent condition. This is all city driving too with a lot of speed bumps and pot holes galore.

Dec 10, 2008 | 11:15 AM

gmann

Driver School Candidate

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 48

Likes: 0

From: GA

~102K on original struts.

Starting to feel it sway/bounce on bumps and turns so I think I'm going to have to replace soon. Prob go with KYB's.

Dec 10, 2008 | 01:04 PM

jimmouse

Rookie

Joined: Oct 2004

Posts: 83

Likes: 1

From: New York

200+k on original. some low drum noise if drive fast on uneven road from right side. Not sure if worth it to change all four corner with KYBs.

Dec 10, 2008 | 01:55 PM

mikey00

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Jul 2001

Posts: 959

Likes: 2

From: New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexus114

How many of you are still on your original struts?, If so, how many miles? its just a curiosity question.

2001 with 140K on original struts and everything seems good. I have the SilverSport with the euro tuned suspension but when I check with Lexus parts there are no SilverSport specific parts. So I am reluctant to change anything.

Dec 10, 2008 | 02:35 PM

HarrierAWD

Lexus Champion

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 2,754

Likes: 6

From: Colorado

Still good with 134K miles on my 2002.

Dec 10, 2008 | 07:32 PM

blueridge

Pole Position

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 334

Likes: 0

From: NC

2001 104K

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Joe Kucinski

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Joe Kucinski

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

Brett Foote

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Michael S. Palmer

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Joe Kucinski

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Brett Foote

Dec 11, 2008 | 07:38 AM

lexus114

Thread Starter

Lexus Champion

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 4,507

Likes: 38

From: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania

thanx for all of the comments everybody. I have a 2001 with 97,000 on it. They seem ok,but they push real easy on the first bounce. The second bounce they firm up, I guess the oil has to start working first or something.

Dec 11, 2008 | 07:43 AM

#10

Lexmex

CL Community Team

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 17,329

Likes: 210

From: Miami, Florida

Mine didn't really last beyond about 110K, because by then (and really earlier) I had creaking for a long time in the rears and also had a busted front right shock and some of you probably remember this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUYf2qBKHU that we repaired down there with a modified cartridge. Mexico City will do that to you along with ripping up tires and causing brakes to be changed at least once every year.

Dec 11, 2008 | 07:48 AM

#11

lexus114

Thread Starter

Lexus Champion

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 4,507

Likes: 38

From: Bethlehem Twsp. Pennsylvania

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexmex

hmmmmmm, kinda sounds like my state roads.

Dec 12, 2008 | 08:01 AM

#12

sktn77a

Lead Lap

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 4,863

Likes: 408

From: Chapel Hill, NC

'99 RX300 with 125,000 miles. Shocks are good according to dealer, although the rear suspension creaks and groans a little going over speed bumps slowly.