I own a 2004 Lexus Rx330 with the performance package including air suspension struts. I have been searching numerous online sites and cannot find replacement struts for my AWD vehicle. I also spoke to my "old" hometown service attendant and he advised me that replacement shocks would cost approximately $1500.00 each to replace. I nearly fell over in shock! Does anyone know whether I can find replacement shocks or do I need to rebuild the existing ones? And if so, what site should I go to to find out pricing for these "rare" babies....

 

Bob,

Yowzas! Did they really want to charge $1,500 for the shocks? That's a king's ransom for just the shock absorbers themselves

I'm almost positive that some site sells these exotic shocks. First, try searching for them on lexuspartseast.com. They typically have a large inventory of OEM parts sold at a nice discount from the stealership's prices. If they don't have them then I would scour eBay for the elusive shocks in hopes of finding a set of cheap OEM units.

I'll try to rack my brain for other sources for these shocks, but start at the two sources that I mentioned and we'll go from there

 

Tech,
Thanks for the info to help my search. I will look in both areas that you suggested. And, yes, the attendant told me that the rear two cost a tad less than $1500 each, and the front two were at the $1500 each mark. Won't be going there again, although they were superb at performing all other tasks associated with my vehicles, and not pricey either. Is there a rebuild kit for these shocks, just in case I can't find any complete ones?

 

still cheaper than BMW's air shocks....When I had X5 4.4i, they were $3k....-_- thats why i converted to lexus....

 

whoa! 04rx on air? Never knew that. But you can check Lexus of Pembroke Pines parts
for the struts. they're still $768each though. Perhaps you should find out if converting to regular struts would make any financial sense.

 

You should ask this question in the second generation forums.
You will get more responses.

 

no kidding, $1500 is a bargain compare to Mercedes or BMW.

air shock on RX was limited run and few hence no replacement parts. might get more/better response if this was posted on Gen2 page.

 

try sewell lexus, they have one of the lowest prices for oem parts.

and agreed with sighdev and wyau01, you'd get more response if this was posted in 2nd gen forum (i wonder why moderator hasn't moved this thread yet? )