Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers

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Fri 3 May 2013 14:35
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - Humperdink

Dear all,

I need to replace 3 shock absorbers on my Lexus GS450h and the dealership wants the best part of 2 grand to do it!

I cannot seem to source the parts myself, can anyone help me find some shocks for this?

Thanks

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Fri 3 May 2013 19:49
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - Oli rag

Japarts list them £57 each front and rear.

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Fri 3 May 2013 21:30
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - Cyd

Unless it's done less than 30k, change all four.

If they can really be had for £57 each (let's be generous and say £400 a set), then that means the dealer is asking about £400 per shock for labour. This must be getting on for a full days work for one mechanic. Really?? Are the shocks on this car really so difficult to change??

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Fri 3 May 2013 22:12
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - gordonbennet

I wonder how complicated the brakes etc might be if any dismantling is required of them for access.

Does regenerative braking system need any special techniques or computer control for instance, i haven't a clue.

Those Jap Parts prices seem very cheap for such a refined car, doesn't the 450h have variable damping rates?

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Wed 21 May 2014 17:56
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - Andrei Kirsner

Looking at the price, the car has an Air Suspension.

I know for the fact, only two rear shocks will cost about £1000 +vat just in parts.

So, 2 grand fro three including labour it is not bad at all.

Hope it helps.

P.s. This car is too young and not very common , that is why you couldn't get a non genuine air shock.

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Wed 21 May 2014 18:32
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - gordonbennet

If its air suspension thats quite a bargain.

MB front air shocks for SL's/CL's run well over a grand each parts alone, and design excellence means the bottom ball joint is integral with the shock, so don't turn the steering wheel nor drive on anything other than a billard table top..;)....we nearly bought an air sprung CL 500 several years ago, phew close shave.

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Fri 23 May 2014 13:35
Lexus GS450h - Shock absorbers - slkfanboy

Would always replace in pairs as poor shocks increase the stopping distance and you might end up with a dangerous car

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