Best replacement shocks for '09 GS350?
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Best replacement shocks for '09 GS350?
I have an '09 GS350 AWD with 120k miles. The rear shocks are starting to leak and sag, so time to replace. Can anyone recommend a good brand? KYB? Something else?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
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OE (made by KYB) or KYB
*Also F-Sport from Lexus, made by Bilstein
Don't know anyone that has replaced these on OE springs. Lexus says you can do this, but have not seen it done. I might try!
AWD can use the IS AWD shocks for the front.
*Also F-Sport from Lexus, made by Bilstein
Don't know anyone that has replaced these on OE springs. Lexus says you can do this, but have not seen it done. I might try!
AWD can use the IS AWD shocks for the front.
Last edited by Simmsled; Oct 3, 2013 at 06:56 AM.
on my 08 AWD I replaced just the rear only as those are the only aftermarket available for the AWD. I went with KYB and they are the exact same as OEM.
Justsuspension.com I ended up using 2 coupon codes plus they were on sale at the time. I spent like $100-120 delivered for the 2 rears.
Justsuspension.com I ended up using 2 coupon codes plus they were on sale at the time. I spent like $100-120 delivered for the 2 rears.
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A lot of people loved it when they swapped over to Coilovers. You can do that too for, adjustability (in comfort or sportiness) AND you get a longer reliability than OEM. That's personal preference and experience though, coming from a person who's OEM struts blew out on him @ 40-50k miles (unknown as I kinda rode on them for a loooong looooong time).
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Gokou... do you know of anyone with an AWD that put coilovers on and kept near stock ride height?
I've considered the BC Racing coilovers for this purpose, however I have not seen it done.
*I've edited my original post... I forgot the only other set of shocks for our cars. :-P
I've considered the BC Racing coilovers for this purpose, however I have not seen it done.
*I've edited my original post... I forgot the only other set of shocks for our cars. :-P
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The Lexus dealer and I cross checked part #s against the IS part numbers. They work.
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Gokou... do you know of anyone with an AWD that put coilovers on and kept near stock ride height?
I've considered the BC Racing coilovers for this purpose, however I have not seen it done.
*I've edited my original post... I forgot the only other set of shocks for our cars. :-P
I've considered the BC Racing coilovers for this purpose, however I have not seen it done.
*I've edited my original post... I forgot the only other set of shocks for our cars. :-P
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I very much would like to lower my car just to get rid of that humongous gap between the tire and wheel arch. Nothing too drastic.
Can anyone recommend a good coilover package?
ibidu1; which copes did you use to bring the price down so low?
Can anyone recommend a good coilover package?
ibidu1; which copes did you use to bring the price down so low?
I wish they sold the AWD for the fronts. You maybe able to use IS250 AWD front, because you can use Fsport AWD shocks off an IS250. So it should fit, but I dont know how well the valving would be.
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