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How To Lower Your LEXUS! (springs, struts, coilovers)

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Follow along as I walk you through the strut and spring removal and replacement instructions on my LEXUS GS400. The same (or similar) instructions apply to many other vehicles as well, such as TOYOTA ARISTO, LEXUS IS, LEXUS SC, LEXUS LS, etc. These instructions will allow you to change out springs, struts or add coilovers (or any combo in between).
For the 2nd gen LEXUS GS, you do NOT have to remove the upper ball joints (UBJ) even though the FSM says to do so! The passenger front strut assembly just requires a little finesse to get in and out. If you want to remove the UBJ, by all means go for it.
Be sure to get an alignment after the springs settle!
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Jacks (the more the better)
Jack Stands Decent mechanics tool kit Spring compressors (I used the Harbor Freight spring compressors, found here: www.harborfrei...)
Penetrant spray (helps free rusted and corroded hardware)
Protective gear during spring compression (helmet, safety glasses)
Air tools are helpful, but not required
PARTS
Your choice of springs, struts or coilovers (Tein H-Techs shown, P/N SKY98-BUB00, $207 shipped from RCA Garage, 1.2" drop Front and Rear, really nice OEM-type feel, with about 20% increased firmness)
KYB Excel-G Struts (or equivalent)
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@ForwardMomentum 2 года назад

Make sure you preload the suspension for final torque down. You’ll want to torque major pivot points on the control arms using this method.

@MRMAN-wb1tv 2 года назад

Can you do a video, or explain the trick to removing the REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM. Seems as though NO ONE wants to tackle that problem, well at least on video.

@ForwardMomentum 2 года назад

I’ll keep it in mind, but I have never done it on this car either.

@MRMAN-wb1tv 2 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum Cool beans

@dungdoan9830 4 месяца назад

Nice I’m driving a GS400 with a 120k miles and I’m thinking about do the same 👍

@MA-eb2kp Год назад

Finally, a GS owner with H. Tech springs! My H. Tech springs just came in, looks like I made a good choice. Thanks for the great video series.

@ice9dragon 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for making and posting these videos! I just recently bought a gs so your channel helps TONS ❤️

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

You’re welcome!

@taichandkhantzu 2 года назад

ditto!! only more!!

@johnwayfix-it-or-mod-it 3 года назад

Yeah man I just bought this car 2000 gs400 and I love how you explain everything I will definitely follow as much of the build to help me with mine. Thanks again.

@themanicmechanic7365 Год назад

Great video! Regarding your comment towards the end about all the sway bar upgrades, lowered suspension & wishing Lexus offered this a in a more sporty offering: that's what they had the SC, and the IS for, as I see it. This car was designed to be a less expensive executive touring sedan to compliment their flagship LS "aircraft carrier". The GS is more like a destroyer in that sense, with the other two possibly comparable to a frigate and a corvette, respectively. So it has a floatier/softer ride, purposely. Maybe they weren't trying to compete with the BMW M5 class of the day, but rather just the 535i or something comparible. (Lexus for the win all day though, remember the tag line "Something Wicked This Way Comes"?) While I'm all for modifying my vehicles (and thus enjoying your howto content), you're really moving into territory this platform was never designed for at the design/engineering stages (IMHO). Just something to keep in mind as we push the car to boundaries it wasn't necessarily designed or marketed to cross. 🤔

@ForwardMomentum Год назад

Thanks for the thoughtful and informative response. I probably should have been a little more clear in the video that my personal preference is a stiffer ride with less body roll, and if I could go back in time I would have done a bit more when I modded the suspension to curtail what I am experiencing now (good coilovers probably would have been best, just so expensive!). It’s crazy because we have this Civic EP3 for my son (FWD Miata) and it’s the exact opposite of the GS. I drive both cars and go from one to the other, so it’s amazing to experience two different cars designed tow different ways for two different purposes. I also rent cars on business trips and my last rental was a new Camaro. While I hated almost everything about that car, the suspension was pretty nice and matched my personality quite well (tight and confidence inspiring, yet not too harsh). Tech has come a long way since 1998! I’ll continue to make incremental tweaks and hope I don’t cross the line too much with the suspension. I’ll document my wins and losses here for all to critique and enjoy as well. 😎 Take care and thanks again. 👊

@10yenmechanic50 3 года назад

Great video! This is an example of how all other's should do walkthroughs. Going for the same setup on my aristo after watching this. Keep it up!

@stuntdriver2147 Год назад

This is by far the best Lexus GS strut vid I've seen - thanks for posting !!! My 99 GS300 has a bad pass side front strut - replacing both with Bilstein b6's - so keeping it pretty sedate/stock. Thanks Again !

@UNDERFUNDEDGARAGE 3 года назад

That lift came in handy on this video for sure! Great video as always brotha! Merry Christmas

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

You too! Thx!

@knightvision9643 3 года назад

Less roll and steering feels way more responsive, planted. A worthwhile upgrade! After it was done I couldn't stop taking long way home

@nicwithags6182 3 года назад

So glad you posted this just did the exact same thing for my buddys is300, and he got the same problem (clunking) after awhile/settling of the springs hoping when i go to look over everything again its those top nuts!!!

@dungdoan9830 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the videos 👍

@FixingAndFlipping 3 года назад

Great video, thanks! Couple things, You need to torque nuts on bushing when the car is on the ground. Also need alignment after lowering.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Yes, but torquing nuts on bushings without the proper lift (or ramps) is almost impossible, so I just did it based on the equipment most average enthusiasts have available. Yes, alignment was done after lowering. Thanks.

@void3055 2 года назад

Just wondering, does he mean the suspension bushings at 20:14?

@tenac2215 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for including torque specs in all your videos. Hard to find them for these cars online!

@anthonyzawislak4390 2 года назад

Amazing channel this video has been great help and I appreciate the torque values it makes my life so much easier!!

@Jeremymulisha250 3 года назад

Beautiful bro! Excellent job/ tutorial..especially the torque specs! This will be the go to video I’ll tell the gs owners looking to upgrade! 👌👍👍👍thanks god bless!

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Thanks! God Bless!

@cyrusknight2475 3 года назад

damn i hope i can get my gs 400 as clean as this one someday. love the car love the content keep it coming plz cause i absolutely love these cars

@spiclov83 3 года назад

just picked up my 1999 GS400,already love it. great videos bro,just subscribed :)

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Welcome to the fam!

@spiclov83 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum thanks bro,I've already checked all your videos,keep doing good content ;)

@Jeremymulisha250 3 года назад

Aahhh yeah been looking forward to this one lol haven’t even started watching yet...ok I’ll message again after 🤫😂

@midnightbeast4481 3 года назад

Hey, bud. Thanks to your advice ( remeber me I wrecked the oil pan on my 01 430 cream puff) I took it to my insurance company and the gave me $6,000 for the car ( I paid 5k for it) . Now IO have a 2006 IS 350. Not nearly as nice as the 430 but very awesome in it's own right.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Right on! Glad it worked out for you. Those 350’s haul some rear!

@michaeldaugherty1933 11 месяцев назад

Great video

@1995RangeRover 3 года назад

Looks and sounds amazing!!

@gregsmith5142 3 года назад

Great vid bud!!

@electricaltimelapsetest5713 3 года назад

Sweet Lexus bro !

@ChristopheZ 3 года назад

Happy New Year, I decided to subscribe because I am thinking of getting a GS (either 300 or 400) this year ( 2021) to complement my 1993 W124 400E

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Happy New Year! Welcome to the channel!

@iheartgs400 3 года назад

Hey Chris, if your planning to keep it stock the 400/430 is the way to go especially your coming from 400E which btw I love that damn M119 motor used to own a W210 E420 with that engine class. Now here’s where the 300 comes into play if you want to swap a turbo motor off the JDM version of this car the Aristo its worth getting the 300.

@slowcars1463 3 года назад

10:30 🤣🤣🤣 I say the same 😂

@nonamus9947 3 года назад

Sounds like a 2JZGE

@joshuahumphries7743 3 года назад

My buddy who drives a slammed 03 is300 reallly wants me to slam mine but I’m planning on going to just lower my Gs just enough for good fitment and look

@PJ16pt 3 года назад

Thank you for this, about to do the same to my GS430 with a set of Tanabe NF210s, grabbed one of the last sets made, along with MK4 Supra Turbo front brake calipers which are sadly being discontinued soon. Maybe grab a set of calipers before they're discontinued?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Sounds good. I have a couple leads on bigger brakes up front. It’s in the future for sure.

@Jeremymulisha250 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum wish I could show my setup, but my 02 sport design looks clean with the brake upgrade and the DF 210s on 400 struts offset 20s mine rides and barely rubs, on 42 offset in the rear with 30 series tires..wish I could show a pick lol but regardless!! Phenomenal bro you make me wanna do more lol 😝

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Sounds amazing! Are you on IG?

@Jeremymulisha250 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum no i don’t even have a Facebook lol

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

@@Jeremymulisha250 smart man!

@zlotman2 3 года назад

Awesome car. What do you think of the ride quality after this? I just got a GS430 and I'm torn on getting bilstein & springs or a set of coilovers. I'll likely be doing the RCA as well, and would like a stance similar to how yours looks, maybe with 19s. Big probs for swapping the springs yourself...I don't think I'd have the balls to use those spring compressors lol Thanks for the videos! I'm basically planning on doing all the same mods in the same order you are...gonna be a HUGE help.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Thanks! Ride quality is “sporty” and, if anything, not stiff enough for me. But I tend to drive in a spirited fashion, so a little stiffer might be nice. Anyway, it rides comfortably. GL with your 430 and glad I could help! 😎

@yellow98gt 3 года назад

Spend the extra $$$ and get coilovers.

@MA-eb2kp Год назад

Hey man just curious - I’ve seen a lot of GS owners talk about the ball joints going out. How have yours held up? Any tips? I’m getting a clunking sound after new Tein shocks and my strut mounts are torqued on fine. Thanks!

@ForwardMomentum Год назад

So far so good on mine. I have older grease-able Moogs and I hit them with grease on occasion. However, OEM or 555’s are what most replace with. For that clunk, check the top nut on the struts. Mine clunked when that was not torqued properly. And make sure all nuts and bolts are torqued with weight on wheels. 👍

@scorchez Год назад

How have the KYBs and Tein springs held up this far? Any regrets? Would you describe the setup as OEM-plus? One of my rear coils broke (original) and with 3yr old KYB struts all around, I’m considering picking up these HTechs to get me back on the road. Also considering Tein Street Basic coilovers or Bilstein/H&R combo. Would love to hear you insight. Thanks for all your videos and knowledge over the years.

@ForwardMomentum Год назад

KYB’s and Teins have been great. If anything, I’d like it just a touch stiffer. But it’s a great combo. Some guys run the Bilstein HDs I believe. That might be another good option. In the end, struts and springs are about as much as decent coilovers though; another option to consider as well. 👍

@scorchez Год назад

@@ForwardMomentum Thank you for the quick reply! As a follow up, would you describe the the ride as OEM soft, softer than OEM or stiffer than OEM? Ultimately, want to avoid a bouncy ride and turning the Lexus into a mid-90s civic. My main goal is to go a bit lower while keeping as much of the Lexus road manners as possible. Thanks!

@ForwardMomentum Год назад

Definitely OEM+. Almost like a sport offering from the factory. The only time I’m really wanting a bit more stiffness is when I push the car hard, so only 1-2% of the time. Otherwise it rides awesome and no one ever complains while riding in it. Hope that helps!

@scorchez Год назад

@@ForwardMomentum Amazing. Thank you. Carry on the great work. Looking forward to refreshing the 03 GS430. Such great cars!

@ericludington6622 Год назад

Nice setup , I have a Gs300 and I went with tein lowering springs as well but I have noise coming from them do you have any suggestions of how to fix that Thanks

@ForwardMomentum Год назад

Check the top nuts if coming from the front. One of mine was loose and making a banging noise.

@d3an... 3 месяца назад

Were your alignment numbers still within spec after lowering with the H Techs?

@ForwardMomentum 3 месяца назад

No.

@yeshayahu8358 3 года назад

Don’t forget to get it aligned.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Correct. See my rear Toe Arm episode.

@timwallace6379 Год назад

What do you think of Tein coil overs? They are roughly the same price as lowering springs and new struts.

@ForwardMomentum Год назад

I don’t have personal experience with their coilovers, but I do with their springs. I was impressed by the quality, packaging, fitment, etc. of the springs, so I wouldn’t hesitate to run their CO’rs.

@andrekeise7305 3 года назад

Love the channel. What springs are you running?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Thanks. Tein H-techs.

@lieutenantdan8170 3 года назад

You should get steel braided brake lines.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

I have them on the rear. Upgrading front brakes to LS’s soon.

@angelopapazotos5520 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum I upgraded mine to LS. worth the upgrade makes a huge difference!

@kennethjabay 3 года назад

Bro thank you for this video!! What’s your wheel and tire spec on this car? Love your content.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Thanks! It has 2012 GS350 wheels with 245/40/18 tires.

@kennethjabay 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum awesome. Did you have to install spacers?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

@@kennethjabay yes, 25mm in the rear. I didn’t have to; I just liked the look better.

@RajPatel-po9wo 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum are your fenders rolled or shaved?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

They are not.

@C-DIESELCATC 3 года назад

Hello can I use the gs 430 on my 00gs 300 I found one at the junkyard

@travi_0182 2 месяца назад

Do you need to move the wiring harness like the ls400?

@ForwardMomentum 2 месяца назад

Everything I did is shown in the vid. Which wiring harness? The main harness? No. Just the WSS wire gets moved temporarily during install.

@yellow98gt 3 года назад

No need to remove the front calipers to do this job. Just installed coilovers in my GS and was able to get them out without removal.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

I wanted the room and I didn’t want to ding the crap out my calipers. It’s 4 bolts total; not really a big time saver to skip it IMO.

@yellow98gt 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum I saw no need from watching your video. You can clearly see there is plenty of room and no need to remove it. Having the caliper hang off a Bungie cord on the side actually makes it more awkward.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

I recommend people remove calipers. The FSM recommends even more than that gets removed for a strut job. People are free to do as they wish of course.

@Ghost-Of-Kyiv- 2 года назад

Great video what spacers are u running?

@ForwardMomentum 2 года назад

Thx. 25mm H&R, rear only.

@Ghost-Of-Kyiv- 2 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum thank you!!!

@tahaakhtar776 3 года назад

Bro can you show how we can turn off the traction control in gs400

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Button on the console by the pass heated seat button. Light should illuminate on dash. Resets after you turn car off.

@vigravity8158 3 года назад

Question have you ever had code P0763 the shift solenoid C? If so where is it located I bin looking on all the forums and can’t seem to pin point it.

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Haven’t had that one. I’d get an FSM ASAP via the TIS site.

@nathanielbrown4449 3 года назад

Hi Sir, I'm Nate from natedoggautokustomz. I see that you basically have the same stratus lift. My questions is how is the customer service with stratus, because I am having issues with my stratus 7000 midrise lift (electrical issues). And the customer service is at question ❓

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

They are great. Just call during business hours. They will take care of you.

@calebferrell485 3 года назад

Did you make a video that shows install on both sway bars or RCAs?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

No I did those mods before I started this channel.

@domesticatedape4378 2 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum What RCAs did you use?

@ForwardMomentum 2 года назад

SAGE

@shrewdeye5044 3 года назад

Hey I had a gs300 n I’m looking to buy another gs300 or 400 but I don’t know what’s better between both any suggestions

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Stock for stock the 400 is a better driving experience thanks to the 75HP/75TQ advantage.

@iheartgs400 3 года назад

Get the 400/430 if your keeping it stock however if you want to swap a 2JZGTE off a JDM Aristo the 300 is a better option.

@Iamkoool2 3 года назад

favorite scene 24:04, what Radar detector do you use

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Thanks! It’s an old Whistler XTR140.

@gspower758 3 года назад

How do we get rid of the steering wheel wobble on the gs400?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Probably bad rack and pinion. Not sure.

@Pallidus_Rider 3 года назад

Where did you get the factory service manual? 🤔

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Toyota Information Services or TIS. Legit site and you can get a day pass.

@saulhernandez1953 6 месяцев назад

What brand of torque wrench is that

@ForwardMomentum 6 месяцев назад

Kobalt

@marquisgibbs9902 3 года назад

Would these fit on a lexus ls400 from the same year?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Probably different part numbers.

@clevelandhudson7309 2 года назад

What size wheels are you running with that drop

@ForwardMomentum 2 года назад

18’s off a GS350.

@dukemaui91 2 года назад

How’s the s techs compared to h techs?

@ForwardMomentum 2 года назад

I cannot say because I have only used the H-techs. Honestly, I wish the ride was a bit more firm. It’s a tad cushy for my liking. It feels like a factory “sport” ride like this.

@olowson8854 3 года назад

Are they fit to stock schock absorbers?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Yes. They will work.

@PpLaaY 3 года назад

0:58 that doesn't look like an oem SUBwoofer. please tell us

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

That’s the OEM sub in there. I bought this car off a 78 year-old lady in 2012 and I haven’t touched the stereo system at all. It’s 100% stock.

@PpLaaY 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum looks really different to mine

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

@@PpLaaY weird. Maybe they had different suppliers?

@PpLaaY 3 года назад

@@ForwardMomentum LOL or maybe she WAS into her music and knew something we didn’t LOL

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

@@PpLaaY LOL! Yeah, perhaps she did some cruising at all the local nursing home drive thrus? 🤣

@grey136 3 года назад

I own a 02 gs430 and my car is having shifting problems. I was wondering if you know what that issue could be?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

It could be a lot of things. Can you elaborate on the problem please?

@grey136 3 года назад

Well I just got a transmission flush done which helped a lot. Every time it shifts it hesitates a little bit then jerks forwards. It does go into gear though. I cleaned my Maf sensor at one point which made it feel better so possibly needs a maf?

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

I would say that it’s highly suspicious that you got a flush and now it doesn’t shift right. Flushes are not recommended on high mileage transmissions like the A650. Start with the easy checks first. How is the fluid level? What fluid type was used? Where did you get it done?

@grey136 3 года назад

It also just feels sluggish on power as well

@ForwardMomentum 3 года назад

Did it feel sluggish before you got the flush?