Spring Has Sprung

[lordturns]

Hi everyone,

I have a broken rear coil spring that needs replacing and also, whilst I am at it may replace the crusty old shock absorbers too - both sides would be done as is the norm. Are KYB parts any good and if so do any of you have them on your LS? If not what do you recommend?

Thanks in advance,

Jeremy

[Jake430]

KYB are original equipment on the LS.

[cruisermark]

i think "TitchLS" replaced his not long ago - pm him for his view

[lordturns]

Thanks gentlemen :outforcount:

[cruisermark]

a link

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/81374-kyb-shocks-shock/

[lordturns]

Thanks Mark for the link

[Colin M]

I have a KYB front spring on one of my LS400s, which was fitted about 12 months ago to replace a broken one.

Good quality item and would not fit anything else.

[cleverdick]

Not wishing to contradict Jake and Colin, in my experience KYB dampers are not the same as OEM. The loop is narrower. The turning forces (with compression and stretching of the spring) will destroy the bush in no time.

I broke my own rule and wasted time and money on KYBs, rejected them and went with genuine Toyota.

Make sure the fitters use the Toyota SST spring compressor; a generic compressor will allow the spring to twist, resulting in a permanent twisting force on the bush at normal ride height (unless they allow for this - and believe me it won't even cross their minds).