Lexus LS 460 Air Suspension Conversion...Strutmasters Kit Install

[@MeynMotorGroup]

2007 Lexus LS 460 True Repair Cost with 200k Miles kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHYnKirYspnmKM This video will detail all the costs, including the costs of swapping these struts.

[@johnmandragon4830]

Oooooh, I have been looking forward to this....

[@atxbasstard8708]

What did u do about the air compressor? How did u disable it. I did the conversation today and have no light on the dash but the compressor kicks on

[@slotank]

Can regular ls460 struts be mounted on to airbag suspension ls460s?

[@lifestylesofthebrokeandnon3337]

Man finding a good honest mechanic that actually knows what they are doing

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It's a blessing for sure I'm very fortunate to have met Dave

[@kennethbryant4099]

I actually had this done based on information from this video. Parts $1100 & my mechanic charged me about $600 to complete the project. Thx

[@dennismensah1805]

Please where did u get the parts

[@romeocalmo]

It feels so good to have a reliable mechanic. Even if he's on the expensive side, the peace of mind is such a good feeling

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Dave is actually super reasonable in price considering he is a Master Tech for multiple German brands, he charges $100 an hour not bad at all and because he knows what he's doing, he gets jobs done so fast

[@jmoreno2228]

Where is be located ?

[@73caprice]

This is so satisfying to watch General Garcia is fearless taking these bad boys out. He could switch that flashlight to a cigar.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Dave is a boss for sure so honored I got to meet him

[@silk7519]

Good content and shout out to Dave!! I'm in the garage working on my 96 LS 400 as we speak, new brakes, new fuel pump. Waiting on my struts to arrive while the back seats are out.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Dave is amazing! And that's awesome glad to see you are taking care of that gem and continue to maintain it. Enjoy that LS

[@jamiegoodman2995]

How can we contact Dave? I am “suspensionfully” suffering with my 2008 LS air struts. Need to make an appointment with Dave and drive from S Carolina to be in good hands

[@jamiegoodman2995]

Can we have Dave’s Mechanic shop number?

[@lastwhtknight3002]

Kevin u really understand your fans cuz we been waiting for this vid. Awesome rebuild.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad I could deliver my friend!

[@label1877]

All LS 460 owners need to do this upgrade. Trash the air ride. You will recoup your money in higher resale value…save your records.

[@sultanhdnow]

Thank you for putting this video together. This is the only video in the world that clearly covers the step-by-step process of the Lexus ls460 strutmaster conversion. I watched this twice and now my coil over conversion anxiety is gone . I am planning to get this major project done next year. No rush since my daily driver Camry covers most of my commutes . I drive my Lexus once or twice a week. And thanks for providing links for the brakes, radiator and the control arms. I definitely need some rear brakes and a new radiator soon.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you found it useful my friend!

[@outthere2]

I did the same Kevin. Took the seats right out for the rears. It would have been a pain to work around them. The KYB's you got are exactly what came out of my non-air ride LS. Great Video Kevin. If I had this prior to getting into mine, I would have had an easier time for sure. This video will help people.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea Dave is def right taking everything out does make access easy and worry free thanks again for watching my friend!

[@craigmoir2569]

Don't All the LS460's have air suspension?

[@VSS1]

@@craigmoir2569 in the UK yes in the States no.

[@alljerseysmatter.]

@@craigmoir2569 I believe it’s just the AWD 460s

[@sergiopereira9546]

i had to remove my backseats to fix a speaker last week and lost a gallon of sweat in the process , hug your trusty mechanic they diserve it

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea man so annoying whenever seats have to come out for a job but it's crazy, Dave accomplished this job with the most ease but for him he's used to dismantling and reassembling vehicles like the S class so this was easy for him. I really respect Dave

[@sergiopereira9546]

@@MeynMotorGroup and you should respect him , a good mechanic has to have loads of pacience and really love what they do ,specially when dealing with cars as complex as the LS

[@tomfoolery5665]

Thanks Kevin I can only hope I can find a guy like this if I need to do this in the future.. hope you love the ride

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I am so lucky I met Dave, not just because he's an incredible tech but also because he's a great human being

[@tomfoolery5665]

@@MeynMotorGroup and good people are rare so good for you finding an honest good person

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You're def right about that!

[@jangaroo2011]

Kevin, your video is 1 yr old, and it is still "the best". Kudos to your mechanic!

[@jeffbaker9847]

I just completed the front half of this conversion. Prob took me 8 hours, primarily because I stripped one of the 2 upper control arm castle nuts. The old "heat up the nut" trick did not work, and I ended up removing the upper left control arm body mount to get enough clearance for the new strut fork. I'm not sure I'd recommend this workaround. I would judge this process to be a difficult but useful learning experience. I wish I could skip the learning process of the first time and just go right to the 2nd time, where I could do the front end in 2 hrs. Heh. I appreciate your video, as it inspired me to go ahead and give it a try myself. I considered driving the car from MN to NC to have Dave do it, but that would've taken a bit more than 8 hrs. My local mech quoted 10 hrs just for the front, which I took as a "I don't want to do this work" sort of statement. Meh. I prob spent $250 on a corded impact wrench, better sockets, ratchets, and jack than I already had, and other various tools. Doing this work with a lift would be far more enjoyable. I am going to leave the rear half of the car with the air susp for awhile. I am seeing no issues with running it half and half, and my acute issue was with the front, so I will likely wait until I see the saggy butt issue to proceed with that half. Thanks again for your inspiration. My car is a 2007 LS460L (RWD), and I absolutely love it. I echo all the praise you give the LS460. I have 135k on mine, and I want another 100k at least out of it.

[@nickregnier1]

Excellent video Kevin! This is brilliant seeing how much work goes on to replace the suspensions. Crazy to see what the engineer has to do the rear ones removing the car seats!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you! And yea def a lot of work involved just the suspension install was 9.5 hours

[@nickregnier1]

@@MeynMotorGroup Crazy to think this amount of time was needed. Well worth the job and your technician is very skilled! You were a great helper too.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I'm so glad I met Dave he made all these jobs look easy

[@nickregnier1]

@@MeynMotorGroup he is brilliant 👏👌😀

[@kidmaxima4life]

This helps explains why it's so expensive to replace the air ride shocks, its very labor intensive.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea a lot of Labor, Dave just made it look easy because he's a master

[@JadariusHardy]

Headlight restoration video is a mustttt !!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

For sure, and doing full paint correction myself and interior detail

[@cjitty]

Excellent video!!!!! I really like how you broke everything down in segments. For us LS460 folks, this video is like the forums have come to life! CJitty

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you enjoyed the video my friend!

[@randolphwilborn1860]

Awesome video...I'm impressed no short cuts, professional job done! Only wish I could find a mechanic like Dave!

[@animeblazer66]

I loved when u took out the rear shock at 20:53 u were really helping Dave out bro 😎

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha 😄 it's the least I could do. Dave is truly amazing

[@brentonl1746]

Really enjoyed this update,epic job that replacing that suspension. Congrats to your mechanic did a incredible job. I spent 25 years in Finance these guys got way more smarts than me. Well done Kevin love that series LS. Cheers Brenton 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey thank you so much sir, yea Dave really made this look easy even though It's really a tough process haha. He's very talented. Thanks for always supporting me

[@silver8tundra]

The 460 is coming along nice. Can't wait to see the final product..

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend! Wheels are coming soon

[@jeffamburgey7485]

Excellent video and absolute proof of 2 things. A great honest mechanic is worth his weight in gold, and he probably paid his bill by stuff that he did not break. Would like to know how many hours the mechanic had in the job and the parts total. Makes me want to go find an old 460. All should note, a master technician makes this look a lot easier than it would be for a novice, or even mechanically handy guy.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

You're so right, Dave def made this look way easier but I know this was a tough job but to a master I suppose this is nothing 😅 Yea im really fortunate to have met Dave and he's also an amazing human being. The job took 9.5 hour to complete will make a cost break down vid soon

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Look forward to that cost break down video bro 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Qharisma]

Thanks for putting Dave's contact info in the description!

[@alexsystems2001]

I watched the video all the way through and dang, I’m going a completely different route with my 2007 LS460L. I have spent probably $8,000 so far at the dealer service department. I’m involved on haggling and screening what they do and making sure I get the “online” parts price, so I think I’ve gotten a fair deal. So far I’ve paid out of pocket for a new dash, 4 door panels, a new trunk lid button, valve cover gaskets, new center console lid, one oxygen sensor, front pads and rotors. I just dropped it off today for a new radiator and upper and lower hoses, a transmission fluid and filter change as well as a rear differential fluid change. I am also going to have them replace the front air struts. 😅 this will probably cross the $4,000 mark. I also asked them to inspect the bushings front and rear as well as diagnose why the rear seat ventilation isn’t blowing. That could add a few more thousand. BUT hopefully this will be it for the repairs for a while $8,500 for the car, $8,000 in repairs so far, another $4,000 for sure, and maybe another $3,000. So about $23,500 for a 1 owner LS460L that’s fully sorted with now 127,000 miles. My 2017 LS460 cost me $83,000 so if I can get some good miles out of this 2007 I’ll be pretty happy, same experience as the 2017 just $60,000 cheaper 🤣

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Actually $23k isn't that terrible for an L model with that many miles in this used car market. Yea it's still a little over but since you're having the Lexus dealer take care of it, you can at least be rest assured you have all OEM parts being put on your car. I think you should enjoy it man. From my calculations, with all my repairs I'm all in this LS for about $15k, will probably drop another $5k for mods and appearance but nothing else that's mechanical. For around $20k these cars are amazing

[@END3N]

Nice, I live in North Carolina plan on buying same car, now I know who to take it too. Don't mind paying top $$ for a master tech . Great video bro

[@tbnewhomes]

Thank you so much for this man. I wish this guy was in Atlanta GA.

[@johnde2754]

Hey Kevin, that was Top-Notch vlog on that conversion kit. I was totally unaware of the ordeal necessary to gain access to those REAR air struts. Now it is clearly obvious why the repair BILL at a Lexus dealer for this project approaches FIVE grand. Even then there's a concern that the Lexus service tech applies the same level of care and attention to detail that Dave exhibited on your vehicle. 👌 BTW - In case you're going to RESTORE those clouded headlight units. WatchJRGo tested every one of those kits on a vlog and found the TurtleWax headlight restore product to be the best performer hand's down. I hope this helps Yo ! 💥👌💥

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend and yea it is a pretty big process for the average person but for Dave it was a piece of cake since he is a master tech he makes this stiff look easy. Actually the dealer wanted $15 grand lol all in with parts and labor with Dave was $3600 so Almost a fifth of the price of the dealer crazy. I'm going to check out that vid! I bought paint compound and polish I heard you can use it on the headlights and I'll try it but I don't think the results will be as good as the turtle wax kit so I may still try that thanks!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Yup bro that’s the stealership for u no surprise been their 😂🤣

[@Excalabur50]

Nice one Kevin and what an absolute palava having to take the friggin rear seats out!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks! And yea for someone like me or someone that's not experienced, taking out those rear seats would have taken eons. But since Dave is a Master Tech, he breezed right through that process and made it look easy lol. But I know it's def not easy and Dave put it back together real quick too, I have so much respect for him

[@Excalabur50]

@@MeynMotorGroup If you have the knowledge and experience you can make anything look easy, and what a lot of people don't understand is your not paying for the hour or three that it takes for the job it's the years and years of experience and training that the tech goes through to make it look easy for said job to be done!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Exactly

[@kswiftful]

Awesome to see a video from in the neighborhood

[@holybigball]

Thank you for sharing so much insightful details about ls460.

[@artstudio4597]

That's a whole lot of work for the rear struts

[@bryanlivings4587]

I just had Strutmasters kit installed on my 2007 LS460 L. The car rides excellent no problems at all. I don't have any lights on my dash either. I hear a clucking sound in the rear which was there before installing the coilovers kit. I don't know the source of the noise. Overall I'm happy with the conversion from air suspension to coilovers.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yup exactly my experience the kit itself is great pretty much rides like my old stock 08 LS without air. But I also have a clunking noise in the rear that is the next item I'm having diagnosed

[@brandonmartin4685]

Did you find out what that clunk was?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Me? Not yet about to find out tomorrow

[@brandonmartin4685]

My mechanic says its bushings in some rear crossover. Idk. Mine does it when shifting in gears. Gear shifts. It also does it at stops.

[@bs1820]

Yea I agree, I prefer that “boat” feeling the technician was saying would he gone after the new struts were installed

[@jamesanderson4014]

Still a great great video. Myself I would want a higher level for the rear of vehicle. Load car with vehicle sitting close to level is fine. Again, great great video.

[@jgh548]

Really good video old chap. Liking the Korg M1 backing music too.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha thank you my friend I really appreciate it

[@alarkani1622]

Appreciate that a lot I’d problem with the speaker in the rear pillar and didn’t know how to remove the parts after watching your video I got to do it.

[@benrichardson7096]

That’s another great video- nice one Kevin

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks 👍

[@justinblackwell6906]

Definitely earned a like & subscribe💪🏾 keep going!

[@directorli4699]

Hi Kevin. You don't know how much I appreciate this video. Alot of guys on the Lexus forums were saying you need to cut power to the compressor. I was wondering if that's an requirement. Because some other posts were saying it will throw codes of you do.

[@nawaalghamdi4752]

thank you man for shaering this

[@tangre6046]

Did your mechanic mention why this coil over swap wont work with the long base models?

[@josephcazzuto7198]

Thanks for making these vids I was about to buy the same car but now I changed my mind. Still going with a lexus just not this model.

[@wungabunga]

Meyle are very well known at least in Europe. Top quality.

[@louiswashington794]

Hey l have a 2007 LS460 L that probably needs some suspension work. Trying to line up a mechanic and whatnot before something really goes haywire. I live in Knightdale. This guy Dave Garcia looks good. Is it hard to get on his schedule? Is he expensive? Any suggestions closer to Knightdale?

[@christopherclaure6689]

whole point of getting the lexy is for the smooth ride (air suspension).......

[@bobbydelamar606]

I just bought a 2008 LS460L ultra luxury. The guy I got it from put in some lowering coil overs. I don't like it low and rough, but I can't afford to put air ride back on. I've heard some say StrutMasters are rebranded FCS or are not good and/or too rough also..? Are these good and the only options? My car barely has a finger or 2 gap!!

[@lvitch]

Always great vids man!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you!

[@1995RangeRover]

Good assist at 22:34 bro!! Looks good!!! I'd like to get my hands on one in the near future!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Haha 😄 it's all I'm capable of Dave is a boss made this whole process look easy

[@dretech271]

Man thank you for this video I have an ls 460 and it needs air suspension replacement. I have to do the exact same job you just did to your car

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad it helped!

[@dretech271]

Hey man ? How did he get the old actuator onto the new strut

[@jeffbaker9847]

@@dretech271 It just sits under that metal helmet. It doesn't connect to the new strutmasters strut in the way it connected to the old air strut. I don't know if it matters whether it sits relatively upright, or upside down or whatever. I left it plugged in, BTW. Haven't seen any issues. I am a bit worried what will happen if I try to hit the comfort/sport mode button, so I won't do that. ;-)

[@on-site4094]

True professional @ work great job. Great choice on going with kyb

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Dave is def incredible I'm honored I got to meet him

[@dougjones2160]

Great video, very informative. Just had my struts replaced on my 2011LS 460.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thank you my friend!

[@AlanTrades]

With the strutmaster kit?

[@DustInTheAir]

The front is like a piece of cake but the rear looks like a little bit harder since you have to remove all those seats and wiring to get access to the strut mount

[@mrt2734]

Awesome!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks!

[@mrt2734]

@@MeynMotorGroup Sure, you're welcome, keep the awesome content coming!

[@ayman-8455]

An interesting clip with good and useful information. Keep it up

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad it helped!

[@ayman-8455]

@@MeynMotorGroup 🌹🌹

[@tanjunenow]

Wow!! Need to get my front and rear done on my 08 460 L

[@navydre1]

It is challenging to operate in the rear because I had to do this to replace the sub woofer. Is there an experienced mechanic in the DFW area he could recommend with such expertise, that would be awesome. Great job on the video. This influenced me to subscribe to your channel.

[@nathansmith1006]

This was an excellent video. I have an Ls460 I am completely restoring and this was helpful. Can you tell how much this cost for labor?

[@ibrahimi220]

How have the aftermarket control arms held up? There’s a fierce debate about the quality of OEM vs Aftermarket arms in the Lexus Community.

[@ravipeiris4388]

F_ck Kevin, thank you for the video. There is no way, absolutely no way that a Master Technician, as busy as he is, would allow anyone access like the way he did for Kevin. By the way Kevin, I decided to move forward with a 2016 Equus based off your video review of the 2014 Equus. I've viewed that video a number of times, but I'll be sure to give you master credit for influencing my purchase choice. Better recognize. Thank you dude for this and other amazing videos, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That’s awesome my friend yea the Equus is def one of the best kept secrets in the automotive industry. Just be sure to get a warranty since it is still a highly complex car. Only other thing you want to make sure of is you have a great Hyundai dealer local to you that will take care of you if need be. Cheers my friend

[@mattdobbs6692]

First video I have seen from your channel, nice work! Congrats on the swap! Based on your ride quality, how does it compare to OEM? Any thoughts on the new coil overs for basic daily driving vs the OEM?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey thank you my friend. And I did a review talking about all the parts and how this suspension feels so I think that can help you out. But for the most part, this is similar but def stiffer and a little more jittery so I feel the small bumps more with this suspension. Does handle a little better I've noticed

[@mattdobbs6692]

@@MeynMotorGroup Good to know! Got my suspension, laid it out in front of the car, compressor kicked back on and the car auto-leveled. Jaguar's right? Planning on installing once the next suspension issue arises!

[@bienvenidoreynoso4912]

Hopefully I’m getting this exact car with 130k for $16k

[@1UZ-FE]

Don't use polyurethane bushings on a Lexus LS... The previous owner of my LS430 replaced the lower control arm bushings (common failure point on this model) with polyurethane PSB bushings. The car made a loud creaking sound over literally every single bump in the road because of those bushings. It drove me crazy to the point where I almost gave the car away to CarMax. I eventually paid >$1000 to have them replaced with new OEM bushings.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hmm never heard of the noise issue but I do know the poly bushings can be stiffer and causes the vehicle to ride worse but Will last a long time. Glad the OEM bushings fixed your problem. Yea the liquid filled OEM bushings are truly best for the luxury car ride

[@jayceasar2661]

greattttt superb job

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Great video

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@civilization95]

I am extremely thankful for the video. Subbed you for making such an effort. One question though, do all long-wheelbase models have air and short-wheelbase standard suspension? looking at your videos I am considering buying one. I have an option to buy an LS 600h.

[@SlowWhip]

Great video 👍🏽 That’s a lot of work. Dealership would definitely charge you $15k to get it done.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate it my friend!

[@Fundaykidzz]

Another great video man I may buy another LS 460 2013 this time with standard basic everything no air ride crap … how much was the total bill? Yeah I’m retired and on serious budget so I gotta ask ? Smile

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I'm actually working on the cost vid right now! But total bill for me just labor was about $2k and I spent $1800 in parts so $3800 as of right now but we need to replace one little control arm in the rear which was an $84 part and labor might be an extra 1-2 hours. Total might be like $4k and just air suspension delete was 9.5 hours so $950 in labor for that and the strut master kit was $1170 with tax and shipping so that whole ordeal was a little over $2k on it's own

[@kevinedwards4223]

Thanks for the reply look forward to cost price video

[@Unknown-ne9gj]

This video is helpful bro ima gonna do the same thing but on my es 350

[@ArmanAnsari-js8ve]

You should review a used ILX like u did for the tlx and rlx😄

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Already did an ILX but no one saw it

[@ArmanAnsari-js8ve]

@@MeynMotorGroup where’s the video at🤣

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Just search the channel I did over 400 videos on this channel

[@lloydricketts2849]

Very good video of instillation, what was the final cost? What is the milage on your car. Thanks

[@kevinalexander8708]

From one kevin to another thanks I'm looking at Purchasing A 07-09 Ls 460 I want to Long wheel base but I think the swb without air suspension would be Fine

[@hassansmw5634]

Excellent job Kevin. I am however confused with the name strutmaster and kyb. Are they kyb? Or strutmaster?

[@RayNLA]

I would replace the headlights, fix the body work and do a 3 step paint correction before even considering a set of wheels.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I gotta roll on a set of dubs if nothing else

[@RayNLA]

@@MeynMotorGroup Oh man you’re doing it all wrong brother. How you going to roll dubs with dull and scratched paint. A clean and sorted car is way more respected than a set of rims. Each his own I guess… Good job getting the suspension taken care of!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I was being sarcastic

[@TB-wc5bm]

I hope you’re strutmasters last longer than mine did. After 3 years they had to be replaced.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Damn that sucks at least it lasted longer than most people's arnott kits

[@FahadAbbasi-pw5bh]

Strut masters gives a lifetime warranty for sure check with them!!!!!

[@qpenner1]

Its hard to find a LS 460 with the control arms replaced..With all the praise this awesome car receives THIS is the one expense/repair that has kept me from buying one. Was the control arm issue resolved with the 2012 model or with the 2013 and newer models?

[@dallasborn8574]

Can you explain about the control arm issue? I just bought a 07 LS 460 with 75 k miles. 1 owner .

[@Xccord]

How much did everything cost man I'm tryna get this done on my ls and can't wait to see whats in store for this ls!

[@kakalots1133]

How can I clear the error on the instrument panel? I'm sorry, but I don't speak English, so I have to use Google Translate to understand your story.

[@arcstar000]

Let’s gooo! Only issue if I get an LS 460 is I don’t like how dated the head n tail lights look 😭

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Well I'm going to buff out headlights that should look better

[@arcstar000]

@@MeynMotorGroup true. Btw, so yk what inch wheels comes on the IS 350? and can u get bigger ones for them? Thank u

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Like 18s or 19s for the F sport

[@arcstar000]

@@MeynMotorGroup oh that makes sense. I know u don’t know everything but I’m sure you know a lot more than me that’s why I ask you😂, but you think 20s or 21 would fit?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I wouldn't go past 20 tbh I really think 19 is perfect for that car

[@igii9209]

It’s is AWD??? I got my Lexus Ls600hL 2008 same need at least front shocks , I can use the same kit for mine ??? Tnx

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea you can just order the AWD LS 460 strutmaster conversion kit and it will work

[@lailanitaganap6314]

I like to see the Equus vs the LS 460 in reliability with 200 thousand miles on both and repair cost total? I seen the Genesis 5.0 with over 180 thousand miles on it with only alternator going out? Also the driver was not driving like grandma he raced a little as well did test runs on the track

[@dennismensah1876]

Please where do I get all the parts to change my air suspension to normal springs just like what we just watch in this video

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Hey brother

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup Yooo bro

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup With the girlfriend right now I know too much information lol hit u back bro after watching tomorrow 😎🤝👍🏾👍🏾

[@princesses2909]

@@theodoreyoung8777 there he is

[@dylanc2726]

For the life of me i can’t figure it out, to remove the air line if that clip doesnt work, do you just take some pliers and lightly press/ pinch the two holes where it clips into and pull the line?

[@natewhite714]

Man lookin at this now I’d wish I knew before I purchased arnotts air struts for my front Ls460L. I think I need to do my rear where is your guy shop located I am in Philly

[@paulmccallop6463]

Hey guy I really enjoy your blog, can you tell me what it might cost to have the control arms job done at a dealership?

[@jeffbaker9847]

Back when I investigated the control arm job, I think it was $3000+. I bought my 2007 LS460L from a used car dealer who had it done before I'd buy the car (the control arms were definitely needing the fix), so I did not see the bill.

[@kmandalia27]

👍👍👍

[@MeynMotorGroup]

✌

[@frontfatbakwak]

Man I just had the strut master kits installed. I feel bumps pretty significantly. I obviously don’t expect an air ride, but should I be concerned? Do you feel bumps in your LS?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nope. You probably need to check the tire pressure or do an alignment. If that doesn't work then you probably got a defective unit or was not installed properly.

[@Fundaykidzz]

So if we get a car down to him he’d do the job if we schedule it or does he just work for you etc .. great video

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea call or text him with your problem and what vehicle you have and he will get you scheduled his info is in the description

[@kevinedwards4223]

Can you put his location or name city state in the cost/price video .. these are such great cars a 4-5 thousand dollar investment is not bad fir such luxury experience…also do you know if the disappearance of oil in some ls460 v8s is caused by simple fix of pcv valve ?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yes as mentioned all of the shop information is in the description box, just click show more. Unfortunately I don't know much about the oil consumption issues from my understanding it seems rare but if and when it happens, people just deal with it and keep adding oil as their engines run great. I dont think I have that issue but I've only driven the car a couple hundred miles so not entirely sure yet

[@kevinedwards4223]

Yes I had a beautiful 07 wish I’d kept it only had 56k but the oil thing scared the crap outta me I bet now it was pcv valve thingy is saw the missing oil issue with the suv with the v8 there’s a guy showing that fix .. man love your vids on this car gonna buy another one but it’s gotta be 2013 on up or a cheap priced well maintained 07 on up with just the basic package .. man I have never loved and missed a car but these dam rides are sweeeeet! Thanks for your tremendous videos

[@espartaenterprises62]

Hey, I know this vid was a couple of months ago but hopefully you see this or someone in the comments hopefully knows. Do you have a link to those KYB struts? I ask because in the video you mentioned that those were made for that exact model and I also have a 07 LS46. Thanks

[@ryandukes4409]

Hey Kevin After watching this video, I also replaced the air suspension on my 2008 LS 460 L w this Strutmasters conversion kit. Have you heard of any issues at all with this kit over the past few years? I’ve had multiple problems with the two front struts squeaking. Back struts are fine.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Wouldn't know sold the car quick since nobody was watching the vids anymore but no I had no squeaks

[@ryandukes4409]

I see, thanks Kevin. I’ve had to replace the front struts 3 times as new parts sent by Strutmasters. Each time after a few months, one or both or the front struts begin squeaking. Lexus confirmed that it’s because the front struts are missing a rubber bushing, so the strut is metal on metal thus causing the squeaking noise. I am losing confidence in Strutmasters.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@ryandukes4409 why don’t you have a rubber bushing? What happened that caused the removal of the bushing, struts are not the cause of the noise then

[@ryandukes4409]

@@MeynMotorGroup Apologies Kevin as I mispoke. The missing rubber part that Lexus's mechanic identified is the "insulator" which is part of each strut and helps eliminate any metal on metal movement within the strut. The 2 rear struts from Stutmasters have this insulator. For some reason, the front struts do not (and this is my 3rd set of front struts replaced by Strutmasters).

[@ryandukes4409]

In Dec 2022 I replaced nearly every part of my suspension including adding all Lexus OEM front control arms (very expensive as you know), new wheel bearings, tie rods, and the Stutmasters coil springs struts to replace my air suspension. Everything else works well and has been checked / verified by multiple mechanics. The problem is the front stuts by Strutmaster. It's been VERY frustrating.

[@abduel12]

I have 2016 Lexus LS 600H L. Can you put the links where you bought the parts for a car and any suggestion for LS 600H L ? Thank you

[@Liluzibird]

What did you do with the airline fitting that were plugging into the air strut? Did you just cap it off?

[@kevinharrington726]

Kevin is this a job I can accomplish off of floor jacks and stands? I don’t have a lift.

[@5aetern]

There's an update front lower arm for the 2017 that fits all 07-17

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Costs a lot of money for OEM control arms tho

[@petervan7372]

how did you order kyb conversion kit from strutmasters? I don't see any options that you can choose the manufacture, and are the kyb struts and coild springs made in japan?

[@AlanTrades]

Why does strutmasters have such poor reviews? Is it reliable? Close to stock ride?

[@TheTradosaurus]

Is it not cheaper to replace air ride suspension?

[@stephenl2811]

I just had aftermarket air installed on my 460 and am throwing all kinds of codes, the sensor is plugged in but ziptied near where it was, also i went with aftermarket air with a 3h managment

[@brandonarrington8220]

DId you ever find a fix? My coilovers do not have the slot to put the sensors back in so im trying to come up with a gameplan before i try and find a way to get them back in and the codes off my car.

[@stephenl2811]

@@brandonarrington8220 no, in fact I switched back to the factory air because of how annoying it was

[@dennismensah1805]

Please can some one help , where do i get the parts to change my air suspension to normal springs and shocks