lexus082 Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 I have found that the KYB GR2 struts are still a little too stiff even though many have said they still have a very good ride quality. I don't like them as much as the oem lexus shock. I own a 94 and the struts listed for my car are over $170 each. Now here's the funny thing, the struts for the 97-00 model sc's are the same thing. Maybe slightly different in build quality but feel just the same as the other 92-94 oem struts. The price is no where close in comparison. OEM 97-00 model struts for $38.00 each from a Lexus dealer! They feel really nice too.
Jesterrace Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Good to know. I am going to be in the same boat in the next few months as my front struts have just started leaking and will need to be replaced. I assume that this would also apply for the '95.
schott1984 Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 So, the struts/shocks from the 97-00 fit all years? And they are basically the same thing?
Jesterrace Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I sure hope you are right on this as it will save me a bit when I replace the front struts in a few months. BTW is there any difference between the SC300 and the SC400 as far as the struts are concerned?
darkgable143 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I JUST PUT MONROE SHOCKS ON MY 93 SC AND I LIKE THE RIDE.
lexus082 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 Yep, there listed for the 97-00 sc300 & sc400 models. I put them on my 94 sc400 like I said and they are identical to the 94 year shock. You shouldn't have any problems. They should fit all sc300 and sc400's. Saved a lot of money and still am keeping the oem lexus ride quality. This is only for the front. Can't beat $38.72 for an oem lexus strut.
Jesterrace Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 That's great since the front struts are what needs to be replaced on my car. I wonder why the huge disparity in price. Maybe the newer ones are made in China versus Japan.
lexus082 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Posted June 15, 2007 At first I thought it was a misprint, but its the real price. I purchased mine from Lexus of Pembroke Pines over the internet.
lexus082 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Posted June 15, 2007 Looks like a $50 difference per strut between the years of 92-94 and 97-00. The 92-94 models being the more expensive part. I would check some aftermarket companies that manufacture shocks and struts and see if they list different part numbers for the different generations. They might list the years 92-99 for the rears and then you'll know the oem lexus 97+ would fit on the years prior to 97. 97-00 models listed for $94 each and the 92-94 listed for $154 each. But like I've said I'm only sure about the front fitting properly.
PatrickB Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Just for reference, check this source out... Lex parts online. No affiliation, I'm new to the forum and also searching for different economical parts sources!
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