sholaesq

I have searched for Bilsteins HD shocks and struts for my 03 GS430 and it doesn't seem that they have shocks for this car. But I have also read of several guys on here who have installed them on their cars.

Where do I get this set and how much do they cost. Are that a direct fit or does it have to be modified. Any good shop in the Atlanta area that anyone can recommend for installation?

Thanks

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

they fit; no mods needed
about $450+/-
google it; maybe shox.com or flea bay

sholaesq

Thanks, do you have them on your car and is it a GS430. If so what has your experience been with the shocks?

GSquicksilver

autozone, tirerack, just to name a few.

BklynGS

iTrader: (2)

Bilstein says they don't sell shocks for a 2003 GS430, but they all fit. I just bought four Bilstein sport shocks for a 2000 GS400 and they fit on my 2003 GS430 no problem. Same deal with springs.
I would buy them from autozone, thats where i bought mine. You might pay like $20-$30 dollars more for all four rather than buying from internet retailers, but autozone is authorized bilstein dealer, so it will guarantee you the lifetime bilstein warranty.

sholaesq

Thank you very much, just what I was looking for.

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

I had them on my car; had the HDs-those are compatible 98-05, 300, 400, 430.
I sold them to another member. I changed suspension to coilovers.

sholaesq

Ok, I got a quote from Mieneke to install all four. Their labor is $420. Will you guys trust Meineke to do your installation? They are the cheapest I have found, everyone else wants $600+.

The parts are $469 on shox.com.

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

that amt sounds like a lot to charge for install.
check w/some local CL'ers to help.
LA area is about 200+/- depending on who you know

sholaesq

Thanks, I'll shop around. I am in the Atlanta area.

Lexamatic

Sholaesq,
Go see my friends at Butler tire in Doraville. You will not be disappointed. Consider doing springs and even ball joints at the same time.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297958

sholaesq

Thanks, I'll call them. The Bilstein HDs will be here tomorrow. I think I'll stay with the stock springs. My car is an 03 with 46k miles on, do you recommend that I do the ball joint now?

Lexamatic

They can inspect them and let you know. The labor for springs is almost free when doing the struts, so if you intend to move up to 18 inch wheels I would do springs as well. Eibach prokit was my choice. Just a 1" drop, but very livable in terms of ride quality.

sholaesq

I just got delivery of my bilstein shocks. The rear suspension has struts and the front ones are shocks. Is that right?

Lexamatic

You can verify the part numbers off tirerack's website- http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...brand=Bilstein