jag1

99 es 300. had rear struts replaced 2 yrs ago @ 63 K. Thought it was odd, but ok. got some suspension travel noise lately and took it in today: struts shot?? noticed the boots were gone before I took it in, but "shot"?

dealership noted that neither boots nor mounts were replaced when the struts were done. sounds a bit odd. anyway, called lexus corp. and spoke with their 'good will' department and it sounds like i will pay for boots, mounts, and labor

($600). what's up? any other accounts such as this? are there any good/performance after market struts available for the es?

great site! thanks

If you have the right tools, they are pretty straight forward. If you don't have the right tools, they're impossible. You need at least a breaker-bar to get the lower strut bolts off... and impact wrench is ideal, but without either, you're not getting those suckers off. Then you need a torque wrench for reinstall.

You'll also need some spring compressors. I just did my rear struts this weekend and it wasn't a particularly difficult job... just a lot of wrench-turnin'... again, that's if you have the right tools.

just had the dealer declare my rear struts DOA after 13,000mi. I called Lexus to mention this and they referred me to their 'good will' representative. sounds as if i may get some relief. replacement on my own is beyond my tool capability.

but has anyone heard of any aftermarket struts for the es?

If you have the right tools, they are pretty straight forward. If you don't have the right tools, they're impossible. You need at least a breaker-bar to get the lower strut bolts off... and impact wrench is ideal, but without either, you're not getting those suckers off. Then you need a torque wrench for reinstall.

You'll also need some spring compressors. I just did my rear struts this weekend and it wasn't a particularly difficult job... just a lot of wrench-turnin'... again, that's if you have the right tools.