turboomni

Thanks for the reply. In talking with addco and research on other forums on this car the ride quality on normal roads is not changed and only comes into play on corners obviously. Addco also stated the bar was tested in conjunction with the stock front swaybar setup from the factory. It will most likely be my only suspension mod other than maintenence as the roads in the state of Massachusetts can be brutal after the winter plows ruin them and makes potholes etc. What have you done to your LS400 ?? I am a Lexus noob but have worked on cars abit over the years. Thanks My LS400 is as stock as you can get right now - premium maintanace has only been done to it so far. but it is ready for some replacement parts especially in the suspension dept - Powertrain is as optimal as it will get for now with new fluids, timing belt, pulleys, plugs, plugwires and filters. after inspecting all components in the suspension all bushings are dry, cracked and way "out of spec" shape so im positive that is contributing to my "boat" like feel. The shocks may be fine but i am opting for more stiffer Bilstein shock absorbers. thought heavily on the Muffler delete but also I love the quiet suprise essence the car has now - they don't notice me untill I pass by them - wouldnt want to alert them with a Throaty V8 sound. lol even though I love to hear my throttle body opening up with rushing air. Sounds to me your doing things the right way, making sure everything is up to snuff before adding anything. I went to my buddies shop today and we unclamped heated and removed the rear mufflers. They can be reinstalled if I want,,but I really like the sound! They're exiting before the rear axle now but it is quiet still but a nice mild rumble. Close the windows and you dont hear it unless you really stomp on it. I already made an appointment for making the pipes to the rear of the car as I like it that much. Not loud at all. You should try it for a day or two and if you don't like it clamp them back on. I was amazed the bolts for the clamps weren't seized with the winter salt up here but no problem! Yours should be cake!!!

Thanks for the reply. In talking with addco and research on other forums on this car the ride quality on normal roads is not changed and only comes into play on corners obviously. Addco also stated the bar was tested in conjunction with the stock front swaybar setup from the factory. It will most likely be my only suspension mod other than maintenence as the roads in the state of Massachusetts can be brutal after the winter plows ruin them and makes potholes etc. What have you done to your LS400 ?? I am a Lexus noob but have worked on cars abit over the years. Thanks

If you get yours done before me let us know how it works for you! Checkout the forum i mentioned before as there is alot of info there on the bar. Only bad thing mentioned was the bar thickness was "speculated" to be too thick. But it was never tried by the "speculators" and all others that tried it loved it. I believe it comes with poly bushings. My next project it the "muffler delete" mod which is reversable and costs nothing and is also in that forum. I love my Lexus LS but they all have 2 cats +3 resonators +2 mufflers. I would like to hear my beautifull V8 sound alittle bit. Remember the song Hot Rod Lincoln?? I'd like her to have a voice too. update. On the Summit racing website they wont get them in till mid July. I went to Jegs and although not in stock they called ADDCO and it was available. I ordered it and ADDCO is sending it directly to me and it will get here in 4 to 5 days. Part # is 2027 ,,,and yes it has poly bushings as I just talked with ADDCo on the phone. cost is 150 + 12 bucks shipped to your door.

Thanks for the reply Denny. I searched abit and found out some info on the Addco swaybar for the LS400 on ClubLexus.com. It's been around for quite awhile..mid 2000's at least. All reports are good and it really helps in the lean department. No one reported any ride harshness from the bar. It cost's 150 from Summit. I think I'll buy it and replace my worn front swaybar bushings with the replacement made by Moog. They are only 18 bucks a pair instead of 20+ bucks apiece from Lexus. Looks like an easy install on both ends. Does your LS400 lean more than you like?? Mine does and although I don't want it to be like a rigid sports car alittle less lean would be great. I'll let you know what happens!!!

I've been searching for poly swaybar bushings front and rear in my attempt to rid the old girl of body lean and creaking from the old bushings in the front. Daizen is not available BUT I found a ADDCO rear swaybar kit made for the 1990 to 1997 Lexus LS400. It is a 7/8 inch bar and is a complete kit. That is a good bit thicker that the one in the car now I think. Does anyone have any experience with this kit installed and how was it to install?? I installed a ADDCO rear swaybar to my 69 OLDS Cutlass years ago and it really helped the handling a great deal. Ideally the thicker rear bar shouldn't messup the overall ride will it?? Or will it?? Any thoughts or experience with this would be great.

Although I am new to this forum ,in my searches I have found your post's very informative SRK. Any forum is only as good as the quality of imformation that is given and your contributions help keep all the inacurate thoughts in check. Without guys like you this forum would be junk. I do hope you feel appreciated and will continue to help us Lexus addicted guys out!! All the Best to you SRK!!

I used the Moog bushings on mine (part# K90540) and I cant tell them from OEM. car is steady, no leans... I would use them again Thanks for the reply!. Glad you are happy with them . Since Daizen are now unavailable at least to me I will use the Moog fronts as you have done and use the Energy Suspension urethane rear bushings to tighten up that spindly little rear swaybar my 1997 has. You said "no leans" I thought they all leaned to some extent. Thanks I meant no EXCESSIVE leans.... and my 97 has 247K on it. I see,,thanks for the info. I'm going to order some.

I used the Moog bushings on mine (part# K90540) and I cant tell them from OEM. car is steady, no leans... I would use them again Thanks for the reply!. Glad you are happy with them . Since Daizen are now unavailable at least to me I will use the Moog fronts as you have done and use the Energy Suspension urethane rear bushings to tighten up that spindly little rear swaybar my 1997 has. You said "no leans" I thought they all leaned to some extent. Thanks

Anyone have any experience with these swaybar bushings and are they stiffer or softer than stock??

Thanks for the reply! Other than that and the body roll on corners I love this thing. I'm working on what to do about swaybar bushings. Daizen are not available at least to me.

I have tried contacting TM engineering about those Daizen poly bushings and all of their dealers listed on their website. No responce from TM and the 3 listed vendors only one still exsisted and said he couldn't contact them either for quite some time. It's really too bad as this lean has to go!! Or at least some of it.

They don't offer any swaybar bushings for the LS 400. Thanks for the lead though. I guess I will either do the energy suspension universal type mod or just go stock.

You are unlikely to get a response here. This is the "07 - 09 Lexus LS460 / LS460L" forum. Go to the "90 - 06 Lexus LS400 / LS430" sorry about that, thanks

My 1997 ls400 has wornout front swaybar bushings and I want to upgrade the rear bushings as well to urethane. Who makes them and where can I get them. TM engineering hasnt responded. The car is great but leans in turns abit much for my liking. Any thoughts would be great. Thanks

Got old worn out swaybar bushings and the old gal leans too much in corners. Daizen makes them but I cannot contact them. Anyone have any info on getting these bushings? Is there anyone else who makes them for a 97 LS400? Energy Suspension does not make them ,,that much I know. Any and all info would be great ,, Thanks

hey guys, I just got a 1997 LS 400 with 140000 miles on it. What a car! My question is under moderate to high load during acceleration I hear a rythmic tic tic tic coming out of the engine. It is not detonation as it is extremely rythmic. It sounds like a stuck lifter. Sometimes it is louder and then sometimes softer. At idle and mild driving there is no sound at any speed or rpm. In neutral if I rev it there is no ticking sound either. It is running Super unleaded. Otherwise it runs very very well and it does pull hard with no signs of miss. Any thoughts?? Thanks

Thanks for the welcome and reply! Any thoughts on exhaust systems for a wee bit of V8 sound?? Thanks

Hey Guys, I'm glad I found you all. I have just purchased a 1997 Lexus LS400. A friend of mine works at a Big Lexus dealership. I asked him if he had any cheap cars ,not expecting anything. He said I have a beautiful ls 400 1997 that was just traded in on a new Lexus. It has 140000 miles and is in great shape with a full history of all service done at the dealership. He said anything that was recommended to be done was done and all reciepts came with the car with a full printout from the dealer. The car was bound for the auction house as the milage was too high to be sold there [and too old?]. I never considered getting a car like this but my friend said "If you drive it you will buy it!!" And I did. what an amazing car. I paid 6500 for it,, I hope I did ok. It will be inspected and detailed by them before I get it. The crazy thing is since I bought it from a Lexus dealer I can go there anytime I want ,drive into the entrance and say no service today just a hand car wash,,give them the keys ,,go upstairs and have a complimentary lunch while I wait then drive off for free for as long as I own the car!!! What a country!!!!!lol!! Like I said I never considered getting a luxury car never mind a Lexus!! That 32 valve V8 and drivetrain are amazing. Being a slight hotrodder I would like to hear that beautiful engine's voice abit more. Any suggestions?? Also anything else you can point me to on this forum for noobs would be great. I will be getting the car later this week. Thanks Turboomni