LEXUSA
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Well I finally got an LS, a dark green '97 , Coach Edition, 119,000 miles, dreamy. Brand new Firestone FR710 all season tires are not helping with my experience, a bit noisy and floaty. They will need to go but I also would like to firm up the ride and get rid of some wheel to fender gap.
My experience with Bilstein, when they get the valving right, has been positive, I like the firm controlled yet luxurious damping typical of German cars with adequate travel. Bilstein HD's are the only I have found available and are described as valved to work with OE spring rate. I'd ASSume they could handle a bit more spring rate if I installed lowering springs.
I've found some positive comments here for Bilsteins but not real reviews. Is there a thread I've missed or can anyone comment on their set up?
Does the OE LS400 shock use a bump stop on the shaft or is it unnecessary with so much travel available? Would a bump stop be needed if lowering 1" or so? I'm much more familiar with Mazda Miata suspension which has lots less travel and is easy to get wrong. Bump stops are considered part of the suspension as it will use them frequently depending on spring rate and ride height.
My experience with Bilstein, when they get the valving right, has been positive, I like the firm controlled yet luxurious damping typical of German cars with adequate travel. Bilstein HD's are the only I have found available and are described as valved to work with OE spring rate. I'd ASSume they could handle a bit more spring rate if I installed lowering springs.
I've found some positive comments here for Bilsteins but not real reviews. Is there a thread I've missed or can anyone comment on their set up?
Does the OE LS400 shock use a bump stop on the shaft or is it unnecessary with so much travel available? Would a bump stop be needed if lowering 1" or so? I'm much more familiar with Mazda Miata suspension which has lots less travel and is easy to get wrong. Bump stops are considered part of the suspension as it will use them frequently depending on spring rate and ride height.