an27847 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I had all 4 struts on my '94 ES 300 [170K miles] replaced today. Cost me around $800 including labor. Wonder how this figures with you guys? I'm not at all happy with the new gas KYB's. [Part # 334131 /32 front and 334176 / 77 back, I think] The ride seemed a bit too jumpy and the shocks are a bit hard. I miss that sweet smooth ride of my Lexus on the really beaten old struts. The old ones did a "thunk" on sharp bumps but mannnn...that was a cushy soft ride otherwise. The new ones seem to react to every little bump and has me jumpy inside. Is there something I can have my mechanic do to get that old cushy soft ride of my Lexus again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Make sure all the other parts like bushings are in good condition. KYB and oem are the same shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an27847 Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Make sure all the other parts like bushings are in good condition.KYB and oem are the same shock. Well...I took my mechanic's word that nothing else needed to be replaced. Is there a "setting" or an "adjustment" which can be done on these KYB's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods lex Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Just curious--was it an independent mechanic? $800 sounds like a pretty good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 the shocks would only cost about $400 total and labour should only be about $200-300 for the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an27847 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 Just curious--was it an independent mechanic? $800 sounds like a pretty good deal. Yep...independent. He quoted around $650 end of last year and didn't stick to his word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vstolyarov Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 try to get softer seats, our leather is way too hard, coach edition has perforated leather, new tires, 205/65/16 should help if stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosfive2005 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 maybe you have to break the new struts in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXdriver59 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I had all 4 struts on my '94 ES 300 [170K miles] replaced today. Cost me around $800 including labor. Wonder how this figures with you guys? I'm not at all happy with the new gas KYB's. [Part # 334131 /32 front and 334176 / 77 back, I think] The ride seemed a bit too jumpy and the shocks are a bit hard. I miss that sweet smooth ride of my Lexus on the really beaten old struts. The old ones did a "thunk" on sharp bumps but mannnn...that was a cushy soft ride otherwise. The new ones seem to react to every little bump and has me jumpy inside. Is there something I can have my mechanic do to get that old cushy soft ride of my Lexus again? I have the same question... about my 2010 RX350.... LOVED my 2006.... not loving this 2010.... VERY hard lumpy seats... ride is so jumpy bumpy... Im going to call for service to see if there are any options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus/Es300 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I had all 4 struts on my '94 ES 300 [170K miles] replaced today. Cost me around $800 including labor. Wonder how this figures with you guys? I'm not at all happy with the new gas KYB's. [Part # 334131 /32 front and 334176 / 77 back, I think] The ride seemed a bit too jumpy and the shocks are a bit hard. I miss that sweet smooth ride of my Lexus on the really beaten old struts. The old ones did a "thunk" on sharp bumps but mannnn...that was a cushy soft ride otherwise. The new ones seem to react to every little bump and has me jumpy inside. Is there something I can have my mechanic do to get that old cushy soft ride of my Lexus again? I did the same thing with my 99 es300 and regret it. KYB are to harsh for this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexus ES300 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I had all 4 struts on my '94 ES 300 [170K miles] replaced today. Cost me around $800 including labor. Wonder how this figures with you guys? I'm not at all happy with the new gas KYB's. [Part # 334131 /32 front and 334176 / 77 back, I think] The ride seemed a bit too jumpy and the shocks are a bit hard. I miss that sweet smooth ride of my Lexus on the really beaten old struts. The old ones did a "thunk" on sharp bumps but mannnn...that was a cushy soft ride otherwise. The new ones seem to react to every little bump and has me jumpy inside. Is there something I can have my mechanic do to get that old cushy soft ride of my Lexus again? I did the same thing with my 99 es300 and regret it. KYB are to harsh for this car. I used monroe and the ride is exactly the same. http://shop.advancea...5495-_-10720525 Heres the link to my thread where i replaced them myself: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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