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  1. jenkiadr
    Hi Phil, Will bear that in mind for next time. Was passenger side. Adrian
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    Hi Phil, 2.2 hours at £70 an hour plus VAT, so significantly less than Lexus Reading's £180 per hour or whatever they're charging now. Up until recently we've always had German cars and we have an excellent German specialist locally whom the local BMW and Merc dealerships send their cars to when they can't fix them! Although they're not terribly familiar with Lexus, the guys are proper mechanics and so made a tool to lever out the old air strut!
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    Hi Steve, I've had the air strut/ shock absorber replaced today with a second-hand part I bought from Nippon Auto Spares In Derby for £129. The part is in very good condition and has transformed the driving experience. Turns out that the old strut had a worn bush at the bottom that allowed vertical movement of about 2cm, so was very skittish on uneven road surfaces and when pushed on that corner. I've got the old strut in a box in the boot of the car, so just let me know when you'd like it to be picked up. Regards, Adrian
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    Hi Phil, Good to know. Thank you. Adrian
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    HI Phil, really good to know and I may go down that route as it's a significant saving over OEM and would ideally like to put a new one on and plan to keep the car for a while. Did you replace both or just one? Will also look at US prices as have a business trip coming up in a few weeks and could bring back in my luggage potentially.
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    Will do Steve - may be a month or so before I get it done. Adrian
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    Will do!
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    HI Phil, thank you for the advice. Adrian
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    Steve, thank you for your advice and I'd be happy to donate my old one for this purpose. Adrian
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    Phil - thank you and how have you found the Arnott strut works once installed?
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    I bought my LS430 a year ago and the previous owner had had the wheels refurbished. Unfortunately whoever did it did a particularly poor job as they didn't put a proper primer on and now some of the wheels are flaking. Does anyone know what the standard colour/finish for a facelift LS 430 was so the refurbishment company can get them as factory fresh as possible? Any advice appreciated. Adrian
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    Thank you all for the replies and yes I need a front shock absorber (air suspension). Will try Lexus Spares Direct via eBay. Does anyone have any experience with Nippon Auto Spares in Derby?
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    I have had my 2005 LS430 for a year now and it's proving to be a great car. One issue is that it needs a new front left shock absorber (air suspension). Does anyone know where I can get a new or good quality used OEM part? Lexus quoted me £1,065 including VAT for a new one with 1.2 hours labour on top! The car has done 94,000 miles and is in very good condition, so definitely want to go OEM and don't want to switch to coil springs. Any help and advice would be gratefully received.
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