bezee Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Just had Daizen front LCA bushings and Tokico Blues struts installed yesterday and my SC is running like a dream. I the bushings have made taking corners very sharp and the Tokico's give the car a very firm ride....i dont even feel all those violent NY potholes as much. I must admit i am totally satisfied. Now its on to more modding, dont know whats next yet but im sure i can think of plenty ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo_sc300 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Just wanted to ask how much it cost for everything. Also did you do it your self or had them installed??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezee Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Had them installed...it was 200 to put the struts in and 88 to have the bushings pressed in ...not too bad or as bad as i thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soarer479 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 almost anything suspension is fairly easy to do yourself as long as you have a diagram of how every thing goes which u can always pick up at a lexus dealership except for bushings ive never done those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soarer479 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 has any one tried some tein coilovers?? i was thinking about getting some and wanted to hear the opinion of some one whos seen them in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCSC300 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hey bezee , Just wondering where you located your parts, it sounds like a good setup? My stock setup has seen better days and its about time to change it up! Thank you, Brian Carvalho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezee Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hey BCSC300 I got the struts and bushings from TM engineering, they got what u need. Today is day 3 with the new struts on and it feels so firm and steering is so much smoother. Sometime this week i will get a full allignment and then im really good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCSC300 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Sounds good, Is it ok to keep my stock springs, did you bezee? I kinda like stock height. Sorry, sould have asked question before. Thank You, Brian Carvalho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezee Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 i kept the same springs cuz in NYC i dont need it any lower than stock height. It still looks great to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungrin Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Im located in NYC and my suspension kinda sucks.Question,what are the bushings and by changing them how do they make the ride better.Ive always been a Maxima guy so when i would do suspension i would change struts,strut bearings,and strut mounts.Is the SC very different?Finally does gettin a full alignment improve ride quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Hi bezee, How much did the LCA's cost for you? I am asking since I am looking into Supra LCA's as an alternative. And pressing in the bushings, would most shops be able to do that? I am in NJ area and if you know some good shops around, please advise. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezee Posted July 29, 2004 Author Share Posted July 29, 2004 I didnt change the whole LCA, only the bushings. I belive finding a shop shouldnt be hard that will press in the bushings and i belive u can have it done cheaper than i found. But an alignment is necessassary after installing new struts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Would I need to change the bushings as well as ball joints? Some recommended me to change the whole LCAs since the ball joints might also need to be replaced. I think considering the mileage my Sc has, changing just the bushings will still do alot to the ride, though not perfect. What would be the smart thing given the slim budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 How do Daizen bushings compare with those of Andrew Vlamos' ? Does any one have any opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean_8044 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 There really isnt any comparison. Andrew's bushings are made to bring your car back to stock specs as far as handling and comfort goes while the Daizens are more for performance. Polyurethane doesnt have alot of give, hence the loss in comfort and gain in handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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