mark95 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hello All, Just wondering if anyone has replaced a set of rear shocks and springs on a 1995 LS 400 ? Have not been able to find much info. on a search. Thanks for you help. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 you dont have to change springs, just change shocks. OEM toyota shocks are around 70$ a piece. it takes hour or hour and a half to change them if you gonna do it yourself. you also gonna need a special tool to compress the spring, it is available for rent absolutely free from autozone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurschel Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 VMF, Have you done this? I'm starting to replace all four struts on my '97, and I'm starting with the rear since I'm waiting on the fronts to get here, how does the rear seat come out, on the older models, there is a plastic release tab to pull to release the bottom of the seat, haven't been able to find the release for the seat on the '97, any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 frankly i dont remember, my brother was takin the rear seat out while i was workin on the front struts. i think there are only bolts that hold the top one, the bottom just try to pry or pull but im not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurschel Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Ok, I'll give it a shot, didn't want to break any fasteners, I'll report back on my progress and thanks for the tip on the "don't have to remove the axle". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 you dont have to change springs, just change shocks.OEM toyota shocks are around 70$ a piece. it takes hour or hour and a half to change them if you gonna do it yourself. you also gonna need a special tool to compress the spring, it is available for rent absolutely free from autozone. Depending on how many miles Mark has, it might be a good idea to change the springs too. I just changed the springs on my LS, and they made a HUGE difference in ride quality, but I did have over 300,000 miles on the old springs. :D I take it you changed your shocks a long while ago becuase prices have gone way up on these parts! I remember grumbling about paying $70 a piece for shocks when I changed mine a few years ago, but that's nothing compared to the $120 they go for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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