front suspension fixes and facts
11-16-09, 10:15 PM
#106
Lexus Champion
So just basically ask for 03-05 caster arms for GS in Lexus dealer that's all right?
if it's about 200 USD per side I think it's worth it... since daizen's about 100 for bushings and mainly we only need caster bushings anyways... and install's about 400, so if 400 for new bigger arms and better bushings, that's basically all we need right? and with this I can install it myself instead of letting a shop do it, which I don't trust any shop around here...
if it's about 200 USD per side I think it's worth it... since daizen's about 100 for bushings and mainly we only need caster bushings anyways... and install's about 400, so if 400 for new bigger arms and better bushings, that's basically all we need right? and with this I can install it myself instead of letting a shop do it, which I don't trust any shop around here...
11-16-09, 10:40 PM
#107
Install is pretty easy so definitely DIY it. I'm starting to look into OEM arms again. While the Daizen does keep the alignment in check, I'm not liking the ride as much. I wouldn't mind swapping out the OEM arm once every 80k miles or so to retain the smoothness.
11-17-09, 12:01 AM
#110
Solo>
it's not too hard of a DIY but it's not the easiest either. It's 2 bolts and 1 nut per side, and taking off the front lower brace. The hard part was putting it back on and aligning the bolts. Grab a big open end, twist, adjust, bolt up, and enjoy. Oh, and I replaced the bolts too.
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11-17-09, 11:53 AM
#113
Lexus Champion
Anyone got part number for those arms? I don't know which one is it ont he carson's site, there's like 10 different arms for that.....
And I asked Lexus here, it's even more of a rip, 318 CND EACH!
And I asked Lexus here, it's even more of a rip, 318 CND EACH!
11-17-09, 07:55 PM
#114
guys, it's not hard to locate a part number.
go to the sticky thread, look for the manual, locate the part you are looking for, and the diagram should tell you the part number.
...if you're lazier, I'd print this thread out and have a Lexus service adviser help you out. But porkchop sandwich if the adviser doesn't know what they're talking about.
go to the sticky thread, look for the manual, locate the part you are looking for, and the diagram should tell you the part number.
...if you're lazier, I'd print this thread out and have a Lexus service adviser help you out. But porkchop sandwich if the adviser doesn't know what they're talking about.
11-17-09, 11:42 PM
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solo i have no idea what you are asking , part numbers, arms?
This is about buying the control arm kit and replacing the bushings which you buy from tm engineering . Why are you making this so complicated ?
Please make another thread , otherwise anyone who searches it out will never find the info they are after if it goes on for 5 pages and they stop reading after 1.
thanks
This is about buying the control arm kit and replacing the bushings which you buy from tm engineering . Why are you making this so complicated ?
Please make another thread , otherwise anyone who searches it out will never find the info they are after if it goes on for 5 pages and they stop reading after 1.
thanks
11-18-09, 12:30 AM
#118
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...ml#post5011972
lets keep this related to control arm kit and replacing the bushings
11-18-09, 12:45 AM
#119
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Yeah, I made my own too, but I didn't know you're making one also... And I thought this is about fixES of front suspension so aren't we on topic anyways...?
anyways I'll be leaving this thread alone from now on.
(unless my Daizen bushings I've ordered came in before I buy the arms, tried calling TM whole day and emails not replied, I'm skeptical)
anyways I'll be leaving this thread alone from now on.
(unless my Daizen bushings I've ordered came in before I buy the arms, tried calling TM whole day and emails not replied, I'm skeptical)
11-18-09, 07:36 AM
#120
it applies to all lexus RWD cars.
Specifically the 98-05 GS in this post.
There are 2 kits available from TM engineering for 98-00 and 01-05 cars as the earlier ones had caster smaller arms and and bushings . For exact details check TM's site. It can be updated with newer 430 arms and ball joints but then you are paying for a new bushing unless you find used arms to press in the new bushings instead.
Specifically the 98-05 GS in this post.
There are 2 kits available from TM engineering for 98-00 and 01-05 cars as the earlier ones had caster smaller arms and and bushings . For exact details check TM's site. It can be updated with newer 430 arms and ball joints but then you are paying for a new bushing unless you find used arms to press in the new bushings instead.
98-99 Lexus GS300/400 Front G2-2002 $99.95
00-05 Lexus GS300/400/430 Front G2-2002A $99.95
So, are you sure SK that the bigger caster arms started in 2001 because that conflicts with what TMEngineering says about the Daizen kit...
---Update---
I have a 2000 GS manufactured in 3/2000. I have the beefier sized rear control arm #2. So, the size was increased in 2000. Only the 98 and 99 GS have the earlier LCA #2.
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