frankster Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I want to replace the front struts on my 1998 LS400. Should I opt for the complete assembly or just the strut itself. My mechanic said I don't normally need to replace the springs......but on an older car like this it seems prudent to use a complete assembly. Any feed back appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I've never heard of coil springs wearing out, although I suppose that in an area where streets are salted during snowstorms, springs could be weakened by rust. If your car has been used in CA where snow is rare or non-existent, then the springs should be fine. Has your mechanic inspected them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankster Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 12 hours ago, RX400h said: I've never heard of coil springs wearing out, although I suppose that in an area where streets are salted during snowstorms, springs could be weakened by rust. If your car has been used in CA where snow is rare or non-existent, then the springs should be fine. Has your mechanic inspected them? Thanks for your thoughts. No he hasn't, and I suspect that they are not worn out....although the problem with my struts is leakage and therefore they "bottom" out over humps and bumps. Research via Google suggests the complete assembly, but a case can be made either way. Once again, I thank you for your reply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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