brianmch

I just had this done too: 04 RX 330 w/170Kmi. Rack and all front end bits (outer tie rods, bar links, etc). Labor was $500, alignment was $100, aftermarket parts $300 +/-/ Rack was from Detroit Axle, online. Now I've got to do the CV joints/axle as sometimes it gets scary shaky at speed.

This problem is not isolated to the 1st gen LS400 but also noted in the 2nd gen, which I believe is 98-2001. I've got the board pulled from mine now and am ordering caps. Will take it to an electronics repair shop I use as the guy is pretty talented with circuit boards. I'm ham-fisted with those things, but am pretty good with a wrench!

Hey, First post to the forum, have been reading it intermittently for a while though. Great information. Also to you, Lexls, your tutorials are REALLY good. Thanks. Have a 99 LS400 w/115K on the clock. Have a case of the clunks and was wondering how to diagnose whether its bushings or ball joints. I guess just take the front tires off and see what wriggles? I like the idea of the poly bushings as I prefer a bit more of a firm ride, but I don't want to give up that "Damn, this ride is SWEET" thing, which is one of the reasons I bought it. Brian Above freezing in Kansas City, MO I'm here, just been super busy :) As I said in my tutorial, the ride is more firm without clunks. Even my new UCA's clunked a bit going over big bumps, now that's not the case. I personally love the feel with the new bushings, but they may not be for everyone. It still rides like a Lexus, just not quite as "loose." I didn't get any squeeking until we got in the single digits here...or maybe it was below zero, not sure, but it was damn cold. Yes, I lubed them fully when installing so this may be the big drawback. Anyway, I'm not worrying about it because it's not that cold for very long here. I think most of you are in warmer climates than me so no big deal. It's hard to describe if you'll like the bushings or not, you just have to ride in a car with them installed or risk it. In the end the choice is pretty simple in my eyes though; if you want your suspension a few notches firmer then install the Daizen bushings. There are +'s and -'s to everything. ←