Need Help Identifyng Part In Ls430 Rear Suspension

[bazza59]

Hi my first post here - I checked existing threads but couldn't find my answer.

I have 2002 LS 430.

Has been off road for 12 months. Local mechanic putting it back on road for me.

Back suspension lying low. He found a broken rod that connects the electronic modulated suspension unit to the wishbone (vehicle rear left). The rod is about 9cm long - has swivel joints with bolt fittings at each end. Part seems to be cast aluminium.

Trip to local ( and only) dealer in Belfast identifiied part I need to be included in the electronic modulated suspension assembly (89408D). Rod I need was not available for purchase independently of the assembly. Assembly costs £365 inc VAT! Expensive for the little rod!

Does anybody know

part number for rod - so I can chase it down on internet

any suggestions for after market purchase - I am trying breakers but no luck so far.

many thanks Barry

[IHgs300]

Steve2006 is your man, sure he made a thread about making replacements.

[alanr]

Hi Barry,

Failure of this type of link is a fairly common problem throughout the Lexus/Toyota range. Solutions to this problem have in the past ranged from the use of meat skewers to fully engineered replacement links. My own solution is shown below, and a number of other posters have arrived at similar solutions over the years. You may care to investigate Part No 48906-60010, which is a Landcruiser item of similar, and possibly identical dimensions. This item is currently available on eBay for about £60, but may well be available elsewhere far cheaper. Any competent enginer can manufacture one of these links quickly and cheaply.

Regards, Alan

[IHgs300]

Alan also has made replacements.....Sorry mate.

[bazza59]

thanks guys for your replies.

I am chasing a breaker who has the part but needs to work out a price for the part and delivery.

I'll keep you informed

[bazza59]

breaker won't be able to give me a price until Monday.

Scanning through other threads it looks to me that the SGS part to cure the LS400 rear ride height sensor arm is an identical part?

[steve2006]

It is, I have some already made at £27.50 delivered for LOC members :)

Just PM me your details and I can get it to you for tomorrow.

[bazza59]

Hi Steve,

thanks for offer, but I just purchased the ride height sensor from SGS Engineering. (Should I have told SGS that I am a LOC member?). The breaker was v slow getting back to me but of course he called an hour after I made the purchase at SGS.

Good to know its the correct part.

Should arrive 2moro - mechanic to fit it on Thursday and hopefully the rear end will arise!

thanks