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Nov 14, 2008 | 11:22 AM

velocity12

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Replacing shocks

Just diagnosed with leaking shocks front and rear. I am sure that this will be expensive as shocks probably part of whole strut assembly. Any idea what costs may be before I talk to the mechanics?

thanks

Nov 14, 2008 | 05:08 PM

joeyb

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Don't be surprised if you get a quote of $2,000 - $2,500 for parts and labor for all four. Lexus allocates 3 hours for the front and 4 for the rear (they could do both in 3-4 hours).

Before you get stock shocks, you may want to consider the Tein CS Coilover, set to the stock hieght. The ride quality is much better.

Nov 14, 2008 | 07:30 PM

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besides the the Tein coilovers,......are there any other non-adjustable f/r struts for our SC430 thats' a little bit better ride quality than OEM stock struts? if so.....what brand.

If I was to spend 2000.00, I'd rather get aftermarket.

Nov 14, 2008 | 08:15 PM

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most people go with tein cs for the comfort. most other shocks have a harsher ride. they'd be a good way to go. if you decide to buy aftermarket wheels later, you'll be able lower it.

Nov 14, 2008 | 08:56 PM

thang tran

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I bought at Carson lexus part $342 for 2 rear struts $88 for 2 front ones , labor at local shop $300 plus $50 alignment , it took 4 hours,total cost me almost $800 (2 months ago)

Nov 16, 2008 | 12:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thang tran

I bought at Carson lexus part $342 for 2 rear struts $88 for 2 front ones , labor at local shop $300 plus $50 alignment , it took 4 hours,total cost me almost $800 (2 months ago)

$88 for both front struts?

Nov 16, 2008 | 10:44 AM

rclab1

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so I guess I'm stuck with OEM shocks/struts for now, since aftermarket shocks/struts are a lot stiffer.?.?.?.?......(not Tein coilovers CS)

can anyone tell me how much Tein CS coilovers are? there are really no other ways besides Tein CS coilovers? b/c they seem a bit steep in price.

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Nov 16, 2008 | 08:50 PM

thang tran

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Quote:

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$88 for both front struts?

My master .
$171.98 for rear strut and $44.74 for the front one at Carson Lexus Part , I did not Know that sale tax not applied if I used billing address in another state .