IS200d - rear shocks

[jumbojake]

Just got an advisory for misting on the rear shock of my 2012 IS200d

Looks like about £200 for the parts, but the workshop manual makes it look like a real faff to do ... levelling, resetting the headlights ....

Has anyone done it... anything difficult or awkward?

[Mr Vlad]

Hi. I had the same with my is250. Lexus quoted me just over £360 to do. Bit much I thought. I tried kwikfit but same price. Halfords misquoted me initially but they did the job for £350 and a free MOT. MOT was due.

[jumbojake]

That Lexus deal was good, lexus parts direct want 414 for the parts alone!

[Tam Templeton]

Yes and those shocks from LPD are on sale too !! . At least LPD sent an email to customers warning them that prices were going up but taking the P comes to mind 🤬

[Mr Vlad]

How did you get on with your shock absorbers?

[jumbojake]

no decision yet.

I tend to do my own repairs, but this feels like it would be easier to let a garage do it... balancing the rear suspension sounds like it could be difficult using a trolley jack and stands ..... but takes me a while to find a garage I could trust!