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On 11/11/2020 at 2:01 PM, Britprius said:

Hi Reid.

The GS non hybrid shocks are a strait swap for the adjustable hybrid shocks. The ride should be very similar to the hybrid versions, but without the stiffening when driven spiritedly. The non adjustable shocks are about 1/4 of the cost of the adjustable versions. 
The adjustable shocks are adjusted by a small motor mounted on top of the shocks, and these can be left in place "connected electrically" so that no warning lights appear on the dash.
The shocks could be replaced as axle pairs replacing just the fronts or rears as required. There is know physical difference to the look of the shocks, and unless some dismantling was done an insurance company would have great difficulty in knowing any such modification. 
Know spring compressor is required for changing the shocks making it a relatively easy job. I have changed shocks on my GS450H on the floor without any special tools. They take about 1 hour each to change.
I am in the same age category as yourself, but still enjoy the performance ability of the hybrid GS.
Any good units you have after doing the work could be sold on Ebay greatly offsetting the cost of the new replacements. If a garage does the work for you insist that the old units are returned to you.

John. 

Good evening John. Hope you still around, as I need some advice of what’s the part number , or a website ehere can I get the non hybrid suspension as I really need to replace all 4 , due to a fail pre mot, and my next mot is due pretty soon. 

Thanks

On 7/30/2016 at 9:10 PM, Diesel Do Nicely Brian said:

Just had mine done.  

Fixed price servicing is £795 fitted, but it actually worked out cheaper to get the shocks, pay the labour and then apply my Lexus Owners Club discount - came out around £740 fitted.

Can you please give me some details where I can get the shock absorbers? I just bought a gs 450h and I need to replace all 4 shocks. Could help please? Thanks