some more news on the super-pro bushes...i have the front upper bushes done and during that noticed the lower bushes also needed some work,so i have gone ahead and ordered some from car-torque here in adealide (kent town,i think?)anyway,the guys down there are very helpfull and will have them for me in a few days.
anyone doing front end repairs on ls400's should realy chek them out,or any super-pro dealer,great bushes for reasonable prices.they quoted me about $116 bucks for the both sides.looks prettty easy to fit myself,unlike the uppers!!!!
and thanks again to bicol-ini for pointing me in the right direction,saved me a bunch of cabbage!!