spideyyy

Hi Guys,

I have a IS 250 RWD base model and is planning to install eibach pro-kit. The new springs will put more stress on my stock shocks but do you guys know how much will it effect its life expectancy?

Did any of you actually blow your stock shocks when using just lowering springs?

just wondering,

Thanks everyone!

IS-SV

I'm not sure any IS250/IS350 have replaced worn out shocks yet, but the car just came out as model year 2006.

Maybe somebody can chime in with news of actual replacement of worn shocks, since some of the cars have high mileage...........................................

Coconut

From what I've heard, stock shocks with stock springs should last 80-120k easily. Eiback 350 / F-Sport should last around 60-80k depending how you drive.

nabbun

do a search.

there were a few ppl who had to replace shocks that went early for no apparent reason.

1 was lowered on H&R springs.

it's a rare occurence but they can fail pretty early.

it also seems they have a tendency to leak.

lexus won't replace the bad shocks until they are really covered in leaked oil before replacing them under warranty

LuboxRacer put up a nice diagram showing how lexus technicians will visually inspect them to see if they need to be repaced.

kimban

if you're concern, i have a nearly brand new set in the garage (complete with springs still in place), for sale. less than 1000 miles on them. i replaced them with coilover.

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

20k+ on s-techs; no issues w/ stock shocks.

most lowering springs for the 2is should only accelerate wear and tear on the shocks.

seeing as to how f-sport springs can be matched to stock shocks and retain factory warranty, premature failure is within the realm of possibility but should be considered the exception and not the norm.

IS-SV

So other than defective/leaking shocks, no high mileage owners have reported shock replacements due to wear so far.