Hello all,
My 2008 Lexus GS350 AWD needs struts (front is leaking), I'm doing them all..
I know this has been discussed in many ways and shapes and forms, but, I'm not interested in lowering the car (at all). I'm looking for as close to OEM as possible and I understand that F-Sport may be manufacturing a strut for the AWD, can someone confirm? I also am looking for a strut assembly (with spring).. Sure having a hard time finding this. If there's an OEM strut and I'm stuck with OEM, can someone point me in the direction of an OEM strut with spring(s)? I see no reason to replace just the strut without replacing the spring as well, however, I'm not taking this on myself to replace the spring as I haven't the tools and would like to keep digits..


Thanks much in advance!


Best regards

 

I too have an 08 AWD, I replaced my shocks 3 years ago.The AWD is tricky that theres no good aftermarket company that sells stock struts.

What I did to save some money, I purchased aftermarket rear kyb (same company oem uses) shocks they are indentical to the oem I took off. cost me around $130 for the 2 rear. At the time KYB had a special on there shocks. But now they sell for $200 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-2-REAR-S...FWEsxu&vxp=mtr

The fronts you will have to buy OEM from the dealer I think they cost $400-450 for the pair.

You dont need to repair the springs, but what I suggest you replace are suspension bushings if your over 100k miles. The bushings that usually go bad are in the front lower control arm rear bushing. Huge round bushing with 2 aluminum tabs on it. In the rear suspension you have the toe links, top chamber arms, and the trail arms I would replace those. I had a problem of chewing up my tires with worn suspension bushings I tried everything.

 

Goin through the same issues. Was gonna replace every component in the suspension. My ride is horrible.