Suspension Question

[raymonle]

I have a 1995 Singapore import LS400. Suspension seems to be very soft. What sort of springs or suspension should I use for replacement ? :D

[frylai]

The reason why they are soft are mainly because the LS400 is made for comfort and not for sports...also maybe because the car is now 9 years old the shocks are really worn, how many k's have your car done? I would say get new shocks and springs....if you ever need any help on any problems or parts let me know and I will try my best to help...cheers and welcome to our club!

Matt =)

[raymonle]

Thanks Matt. My LS400 has now done about 120,000 kms. I think it's the time to have new springs & shocks... Should I just walk in Lexus to have it replaced or do you have any particular brnad names you will recommend ?

[frylai]

If you replace shocks from lexus, 1 they will charge you alot, 2nd the same thing is only going to happen again after 40-50k's...let me ask thosee experts around here and ask whats best for you...you just want pure comfort or abit of sportiness? let me know and see if I can help out.

Matt =)

[raymonle]

Matt, I just want pure comfort and long lasting. thanks. BTW, where are you based ? Auckland ?

[frylai]

Yes I live in Auckland, but now on work and vacation in Hong Kong...

Matt =)

[raymonle]

Oh Good. I am from HK as well. But I lived in Auckland 9 years already. May get some parts from you later on.

[frylai]

haha, I lived in Auckland for 11 years...haha..I found out Bilstein Shocks will be the best for you...Most Japanese companies no longer have shock for your model...one thing I need to know...I need your chassis number (VIN) and are your suspension electric? Let me know cheers...

Matt =)

[raymonle]

I don't really know whether it is electric or not. From where I can find out ? :(

[frylai]

Get me that vin number and I can find out mate...

Matt =)

[raymonle]

OK will do it when I arrive home from work B)

[raymonle]

VIN JT753UF2000033428

[frylai]

OK, I found out that your car does not have air suspension...from my experience I would say get a set of Bilstein Shocks, they are german and yes they are one of the best quality shocks available on the market...

Matt =)

[raymonle]

Thanks Matt.

[frylai]

any plans for your car there Ray?

Matt =)

[raymonle]

Has done it ! KYB shocks. Not bad.

BTW, when are you coming back ? May want you to get me a TOM's or TRD air filter for my LS400.

[frylai]

Oh KYB...they are alright shocks, around the same as factory quality...nothing beat Bilsteins! Filter wise I would go for Tom's and TRD needs to be replaced every 15,000km..

Matt =)

[frylai]

Tom's Filter on it's way mate! Make sure to post a feedback on it! you are probly the first guy ever to do any modification inside NZ on a UCF20!!!

Matt =)