Front suspension brace bars

ElectricBlue · August 4, 2023

On the recent MOT it was noted that these were corroded, one severely. I have had them replaced. Never has such a simple job transformed the drive more unexpectedly, drives like a new car now. If anyone has that slight shimmy at around 50/60 mph that some mention, I'd change these first before embarking on expensive suspension mods.

Nigel Coleman · August 10, 2023

Hi Nick

Do you have the part number and cost please?

ElectricBlue · August 15, 2023

On 8/10/2023 at 9:20 AM, Nigel Coleman said:

Hi Nick

Do you have the part number and cost please?

H Nigel, Sorry for the delay, I've not been getting notifications that I can see. P/N 52257-24010 & 52258-24010 (left & right). Cost was £67.35 each and I was charged £50 labour....It's bloody marvelous.

Lexiguy · August 26, 2023

Hi Nick

Thanks for that, I was contemplating what the first step should be when tackling suspension improvement and I think your idea gets 1st prize!

How many miles has your car done and is it believed that the ones replaced were the originals?

(A pic would have been brilliant)

Anthony

ElectricBlue · August 26, 2023

1 hour ago, Lexiguy said:

Hi Nick

Thanks for that, I was contemplating what the first step should be when tackling suspension improvement and I think your idea gets 1st prize!

How many miles has your car done and is it believed that the ones replaced were the originals?

(A pic would have been brilliant)

Anthony

Hi Anthony,

I kept the manky ones that came off. I will take some pics and post them over the next few days. It's such a blindingly obvious thing to do (post event obvs🙂) considering the amount of work they have to do and the twisting effect constantly on them. My car has just passed 76k and they look like the originals. I cannot emphasise enough the magic it has worked on the driving experience.

Best regards.

Nick

ElectricBlue · August 31, 2023

Here is the ugly evidence. I reckon the nearside one weighed only half of it's replacement. As someone who is pretty fastidious about maintenance and safety, I was frankly shocked and embarrassed about the state of these. Simple to ignore and overlook. To reiterate, not surprisingly (in hindsight) this change has totally transformed the front end driving experience.

Best regards.

Nick

Nigel Coleman · August 31, 2023

Wow! one of those was a shocker.

As my car is the same age I've just ordered a pair as a precaution and perhaps improvement.

I found these people:

Genuine Lexus Front Suspension Rear Brace LH 52258-24010 RH 52257-24010 (yam6carparts.co.uk)

Great price!

ElectricBlue · August 31, 2023

That's a great link Nigel...Didn't know about those guys...

Nigel Coleman · September 28, 2023

Thanks once again Nick for your post.

Had the pair fitted today (also paid £50 for fitting) and had a surprise.

The left brace was slightly rusted but the right one was completely missing! All the bolts were in place but the brace was missing?

Now both new ones are fitted and the car drives great. A 150% improvement.

ElectricBlue · September 28, 2023

Bloody Hell!!, It's a pretty easy thing to miss though. I am daily staggered about the improvement and delighted to have been able to pass my observations on...