Lexus IS250/350 AWD coilover (BC Racing) install

how to install coilovers on a 2008 Lexus IS250 AWD

[@marloncox7198]

Hey. Good review, helped me up to a point and I got stuck. You don't have to remove the entire shock with that 'C shaped arm. You can leave that in and remove the shock/strut only. I just did mine today. I will be posting a video on my channel with a tutorial just pointing out what I did. I already installed the fronts and I didn't record it. What everyone needs to keep in mind is that these cars are old and everything seizes up. Never as straight forward as we think. All said... Good tutorial!!

[@E46_2ndA]

Marlon Cox where’s the video

[@ozzy125]

Liar

[@jessemartinez9687]

2024 nd just now using this video very useful thanks bro💯

[@predacon8257]

I just installed mine a few weeks back. Best bang for the buck. I recommend final torque specs be on ramps with suspension loaded. Last make sure everything is to spec.

[@bakihanma7247]

Final torque spec on what? Top hat bolts and on lower control arm?

[@TM-fx5le]

@@bakihanma7247 Top hat nuts don’t matter. The lower mount and anything else with a bushing should be torqued at ride height.

[@ChrisCruzArtist]

You did all that in open toe shoes.

[@popazz]

I got the wrong ones what is the part number for the awd please?

[@OmarHernandez-ld2yy]

Thank you

[@jgedas9469]

Hello Hector, if I just need to replace the front strut what steps I should take? Because I took look on my IS250 and I had the impression that I don't need to remove the arm control or/and the ball joints. I'll appreciate if you give me a feedback on it. Thank you.

[@goldengrillz2518]

I know this post is old but I had problems removing the bolt for the lower control arm. Now when I try to put it back, it spins in place. Any solutions?

[@mandipcarz]

Take it off the car and check if it's stripped, is this a AWD car or rwd which bolt is it?

[@goldengrillz2518]

@@mandipcarzactually figured it out. Both the tie rods were severely worn so I just replaced them as well. Also I’ve noticed a vibration when accelerating. Quite noticeable. Going to get an alignment tmmr to see if it helps. Is350 AWD

[@user-jo2nh8zw8e]

I've question: what do you think is the best? Bc coilovers Or Stance Super Sport?

[@50088]

I saw another install where the upper control arm for the front doesn't have to be taken apart. Is it necessary to take it apart?

[@mandipcarz]

It makes it easier, plus gives a bit of slack to pull the strut out

[@50088]

Hi, is it necessary to remove the upper control arm from the steering knuckle? Won't the shock slide out another way? Also, why disconnect the tie rod? Thanks!

[@mandipcarz]

For easy access you don't have to but this way you don't struggle (more space)

[@HoodSwami]

Did you experience any wobbling? I hear a lot of people experience wobble especially in the cold months. I live in Michigan where we get pretty cold Winters and I'd rather not sacrifice the luxury for the low😂

[@viccudiamat9420]

Please tell me where you bought your ball joint remover? I went to autozone and other car parts stores and they dont carry one. I need one just like yours cuz i want to lower my 250awd as well.

[@mandipcarz]

Vic Cudiamat im in Canada, got it from parts source

[@joserobles8322]

hey man i’m looking to do coilover upgrade would you recommend anything other than the camber kit for front to have a healthy suspension and alignment?

[@mandipcarz]

Depending how low ur gonna go, a front camber kit might not even be needed. the height that I had set I could have gotten away without one, just get a set of tires that are reversible (where you can rotate inside outside tire) but yea that's about it.

[@Tomizumachi]

I just bough a 2012 IS350 AWD lowered on coils. I’m replacing the CV axle boots because they were worn but otherwise I feel like there is a lot of road noise? Like tires are noisier than they should be. Curious if you have any thoughts about what this may be. Thanks

[@mandipcarz]

I had to replace both my axles but that's cuz the boots tore and I had vibrations, it's just tires and the tire profile (being thin) that would cause road noise. I had a set of Continental Conti sport contacts they were super quiet, but then again your still gonna hear a bit

[@Tomizumachi]

@@mandipcarz Did you ever hear any wheel bearing type noise? I feel like that’s what I have but my local dealership said they’re fine

[@Tomizumachi]

@@mandipcarz Also, my front is maybe 2 finger lengths from tire to fender and so I’m wondering how much I need to adjust them upwards so that the CV boot is less stressed. Thanks

[@mandipcarz]

@@Tomizumachi I heard clicking which was a axel issue

[@mandipcarz]

@@Tomizumachi I think for the is that gen it was keep the fender to ground gap above 25.5inchs. mine was keep less then finger gap ran fine for 8+ years lowered

[@yangfang6521]

Hey, how's your Coilover on AWD holding up after a few years? And what is your ground to fender heigh setting?

[@mandipcarz]

Coilovers are fine but had to replace both front CV Axel's

[@mandipcarz]

I had to raise it since newjob I have to drive in bumpy streets plus underground parking so now I'm at aprox 25 3/4 :(

[@yangfang6521]

@@mandipcarz Replace CV Axel due the the torn boots ? do you have any vibration after you put on the new CV? Thanks for the in tho.

[@mandipcarz]

@@yangfang6521 not any more I first bought new aftermarket ones by Cardon and they oddly did vibrate so replaced them with rebuilt Cardon and OEM Lexus now it's fine

[@jorgevelazquez1670]

@@yangfang6521 im having the same issue with mine! Lots of vibration! 😨 having me paranoid now checking them after every drive these are my 4th sets of axles in a year… had the car on coils for over a year until i started having axle issues

[@kaydenver]

Did you get any vibration / shakes after lowered

[@goldengrillz2518]

I did. As of today. Going to lift it a little bit to see if it helps.

[@alamatYTgaming]

Bro what size is your hub centric?

[@rosssantiago3232]

Hey man, I am having problems taking off the front suspension. I don't have that tool you used on 3:16 to remove the C-shape bracket bolt from the hole. Is there any other way to take it off by not using the tool you used? Thanks! This is the only thing that is keeping me from installing the BC coilovers. Thanks!

[@mandipcarz]

Try to tap the top of the bolt gently, but you may end up messing up the threads, or give the the hub a couple taps.

[@mandipcarz]

Or just buy the tool I got it for like $15

[@rosssantiago3232]

Mandip Carz Thanks for the fast response man. What do you call the tool that you used?

[@mandipcarz]

@@rosssantiago3232 I think the one I used is a power steering puller (was on sale and does the same thing as tie rod puller)

[@hectorortiz7619]

you should post a video of the car now if you still have it I'm curious to see the difference in lowering it and any issues if any you have had?

[@mandipcarz]

Hector Ortiz I made the video but gotta edit it, cars fine I address some small issues you get by lowering it but other then that it's good

[@hectorortiz7619]

sweet man thanks for the reply! How much did the setup cost you?

[@fredrikjohansson9289]

I literally just turned in to a 1.9 meter tal question mark 😕 The extent of my mechanical ability was installing a k&n typhoon open air filter ☺ I have a question that you might be able to answer. My is 250 2006 was not being used for a long time, standing outside during Easter and winter, (was in the hospital) and when I got to it in erly spring mold had formed inside, most on the plastic paneling and on the seat belts, during the summer I noticed some what of a condensation issue inside of the car. Do you know why this happened? I'm asking sens you seem to know your shit 😀 On a side note, what rotors are u running? I keep on bending mine do to my driving style which isn't exactly legal. I'm on my fourth pair at the moment, the latest ones are driled and slith stoptech ones that should have been a little better than org.

[@mandipcarz]

Fredrik Johansson not sure about the mold (might be your door seals or you live in a rainy area), but I got stoptech (powerslot) slotted rotors all round. Fronts been fine for last couple years I've only had to replace my rears (winter drifting).

[@anigreen6939]

nice work. any change with the rattling and CV boots with AWD? how much did you lower it? rear and front? thanks

[@mandipcarz]

its been 3 yrs now and its still fine no rattling and cv boots are good, just gonna need to get a camber kit for the front end inner tire wear starting to become a problem (front camber -2.3 rear -2)

[@anigreen6939]

+Mandip Carz thanks boss

[@dwaynecarter763]

How low did you go ?

[@skylahdee97]

would this method be the same (or at least very similar) to the rwd model? im looking to buy bc coils soon as well, and your video is the only one i've seem to find that gives a good explanation with good quality footage.

[@mandipcarz]

Skylah Ramirez rears the same fronts gonna be a little different

[@fawnsoltis3824]

Go watch the raceland video on install for is250/350 rwd much easier

[@itrKING]

Read about cv boot issues and rattling on the awd model... Have u had any issues?

[@mandipcarz]

I have had zero issues, and they've been in car for almost a year now. I think the issue people have is making vehicle tooo low, and having the rear lower then the front. Corner balancing fixes that issue. I'm going to go bit Lower this year after rolling my rear fenders, and post a review.

[@PrzemoRBK]

@@mandipcarz How's BC coilover doing? I'm planning to buy set for my GS350 AWD. Any wobbling? I'am not planning to lower it more than 1,5-2 inches

[@samsonn25]

Def the rear bolts always need to be chopped off LOL

[@nathanielminott9057]

Breathing max heavy

[@joeautorepairauto210]

Great video. 👍🇨🇦

[@ratanakl3007]

part number for the rear strut bolt you cut off?

[@mandipcarz]

Sorry don't remember, just call up ur Lexus dealership. The parts guys will tell u

[@ratanakl3007]

@@mandipcarz I also have the same issue of my strut bolt being stuck, but in my case the rubber gasket on the assembly is stuck to the bolt so I cant get it out.

[@mandipcarz]

@@ratanakl3007 I had to cut mine off with a hack saw then hammered the bolt out using a socket extension

[@ratanakl3007]

@@mandipcarz did you have to remove the whole lower control arm to do that, or did you just sneak the saw in? I’m having trouble breaking the LCA bolt that connects it to the chassis

[@mandipcarz]

@@ratanakl3007 nope didn't take off I only removed the swaybar link, if rooms issue use a Dremel or use the hacksaw by hand else take to a shop. working on the ground is hard a car lift makes life easier

[@Thelilantjr]

how much would those run me for price wise?

[@mandipcarz]

Thelilantjr I had got em 1400 CAD few years back

[@chrisc1904]

Can I put rwd ones on a awd?

[@mandipcarz]

the rears prob but the fronts are different

[@evanh4201]

Do these coilovers have a camber adjustment?

[@mandipcarz]

nope

[@gefax3545]

same as gs350 awd?

[@mandipcarz]

It's the exact same

[@swervoOG]

i have the godspeed monomaxx coilovers for a gs300/350/430 and ive seen a couple BC Racing coilovers that said “Lexus is/gs AWD” does that mean coilovers on a gs350 can fit an is250? if so ill throw these coilovers on my car but im not sure if itll be a direct fit or not. Please help!

[@mandipcarz]

@@swervoOG contact godspeed prob best way to find out

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Had bc coilovers. They're very noisy....

[@mandipcarz]

+iishyxvietxboyii1 I installed these in Aug of 2014 but uploaded video in mar 2015, since the first day these coils have been performing fine. There has been no noise issues what so ever other than the rear sway bar link clunk over large bumps. I'll upload a review of these coils in a bit just wanted to drive on em for a bit to see how they fair. You may just have been unlucky with your set, there's always someone who doesn't gets a perfect set. Like I had a swollen rear LCA bolt that I had to cut off nothings perfect. KW's would be awesome, but they don't make em for AWD and not worth the cost for a IS250, ISF would be a whole other story.