Air Shock Failure

[FogcityDodger]

My Wifes' '91 Lexus LS-400 has "Bottomed Out" on the Front drivers side, cant even get a jack under it ! I want to replace the Air Shocks with "REGULAR" Shocks, Can any one Lead me with some good Info, I just want to replace the front two and maintain the air in the Rear of the car .Thank You for your Time.

[1990LS400]

The only conversion kit source I am aware of is http://www.strutmasters.com/Lexus-LS-400-Air-Suspension-Front-Conversion-Kit-p/-ls400-f.htm

[LSPaul]

Depending on the mileage on your LS, and your willingness to have the air suspension malfunction lights permanently lit (and degree of annoyance because of this), it might be easier to find a used air strut and swap it out (it's a pretty easy job). Otherwise, see if Strutmasters or Arnott could re-man your existing strut.

I've gone both ways for the two struts that have failed on my LS: One of the rear airbags failed; that got replaced w/ a reman strut, and on one of the fronts, the shock part failed; that one got replaced with a low-ish mile used part (found via car-part.com).

Good luck-

Paul

[steve2006]

This link may help you

http://www.lextreme.com/ascon.html