More camber
Ok, I am looking to get some more camber out of the back of my LS430 and after some research I see that there isnt really any adjustment in the stock arms. So my question would be, do I have any option other than the $900 Nagisa arms? I saw some mention of being able to buy different length lower arms from Toyota/Lexus. Can anyone confirm that is going to work/make a noticeable difference? I'm looking to get another 2-3 degrees of negative movement.
Any help would be awsome.
Thanks.
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Ok, I am looking to get some more camber out of the back of my LS430 and after some research I see that there isnt really any adjustment in the stock arms. So my question would be, do I have any option other than the $900 Nagisa arms? I saw some mention of being able to buy different length lower arms from Toyota/Lexus. Can anyone confirm that is going to work/make a noticeable difference? I'm looking to get another 2-3 degrees of negative movement.
Any help would be awsome.
Thanks.
Anyone? I guess the Nagisa arms are my only option?
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Anyone? I guess the Nagisa arms are my only option?
Your best bet is either Clublexus.com or
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/
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Your best bet is either Clublexus.com or [url]http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/[/url]
save up for them!! when it comes to your money you should always go for quality! i just found out the same Nasiga arms were discontinued for my Lex!
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save up for them!! when it comes to your money you should always go for quality! i just found out the same Nasiga arms were discontinued for my Lex!
Some custom fabricated arms may work out to be less expensive than the Nagisa arms. I'm not familiar with the design of the arms on the LS430, but I'm certain there must be some good fabricators local to you who can come up with something.
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Some custom fabricated arms may work out to be less expensive than the Nagisa arms. I'm not familiar with the design of the arms on the LS430, but I'm certain there must be some good fabricators local to you who can come up with something.
you can buy different length lower arms from lexus for relatively cheap but the difference is 15mm (iirc) from the longest to the shortest. amount of change would depend on current size but it won't be good for more than a degree or 2.
the nagisa will run more than $900 by my calcualtions ($1300ish).
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you can buy different length lower arms from lexus for relatively cheap but the difference is 15mm (iirc) from the longest to the shortest. amount of change would depend on current size but it won't be good for more than a degree or 2.
the nagisa will run more than $900 by my calcualtions ($1300ish).
Damn expensive arms...I was bitchin about the price for odyssey arms at $400 lol
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Damn expensive arms...I was bitchin about the price for odyssey arms at $400 lol
Yea they are crazy expensive, just like the prices for the most of the aftermarket stuff for this car haha. I figured they work out to something like $1100-$1300 by the time I got them here and paid duty/brokerage but I have a parts guy in Japan who would hopefully pick them up for me for whatever they retail for there.
I noticed some discussion about the factory Lexus arms as well but I figured it wasnt goign to give me the adjustment I need/want, especially since Toyota never thought anybody would want to do something like that to these cars when they made them.
I also considered the fabbing of my own arms as mentioned above but I need to study the Nagisa arms a bit more. I`ve built lots of suspension components for my 4x4s, I would think I might be able to make something like this work.
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Yea they are crazy expensive, just like the prices for the most of the aftermarket stuff for this car haha. I figured they work out to something like $1100-$1300 by the time I got them here and paid duty/brokerage but I have a parts guy in Japan who would hopefully pick them up for me for whatever they retail for there.
I noticed some discussion about the factory Lexus arms as well but I figured it wasnt goign to give me the adjustment I need/want, especially since Toyota never thought anybody would want to do something like that to these cars when they made them.
I also considered the fabbing of my own arms as mentioned above but I need to study the Nagisa arms a bit more. I`ve built lots of suspension components for my 4x4s, I would think I might be able to make something like this work.
bWiLKINS;338402 wrote:Yea they are crazy expensive, just like the prices for the most of the aftermarket stuff for this car haha. I figured they work out to something like $1100-$1300 by the time I got them here and paid duty/brokerage but I have a parts guy in Japan who would hopefully pick them up for me for whatever they retail for there.
I noticed some discussion about the factory Lexus arms as well but I figured it wasnt goign to give me the adjustment I need/want, especially since Toyota never thought anybody would want to do something like that to these cars when they made them.
I also considered the fabbing of my own arms as mentioned above but I need to study the Nagisa arms a bit more. I`ve built lots of suspension components for my 4x4s, I would think I might be able to make something like this work.
ONE WORD BEN .... AIR !!!:biggthumpup:
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[QUOTE=bWiLKINS;338402]Yea they are crazy expensive, just like the prices for the most of the aftermarket stuff for this car haha. I figured they work out to something like $1100-$1300 by the time I got them here and paid duty/brokerage but I have a parts guy in Japan who would hopefully pick them up for me for whatever they retail for there.
I noticed some discussion about the factory Lexus arms as well but I figured it wasnt goign to give me the adjustment I need/want, especially since Toyota never thought anybody would want to do something like that to these cars when they made them.
I also considered the fabbing of my own arms as mentioned above but I need to study the Nagisa arms a bit more. I`ve built lots of suspension components for my 4x4s, I would think I might be able to make something like this work.[/QUOTE] ONE WORD BEN ....[SIZE=6] AIR !!!:biggthumpup:[/SIZE]
Hahaha Im trying to stay true to the roots and run static!
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Hahaha Im trying to stay true to the roots and run static!
BLKonBLK98;338332 wrote:you can buy different length lower arms from lexus for relatively cheap but the difference is 15mm (iirc) from the longest to the shortest. amount of change would depend on current size but it won't be good for more than a degree or 2.
I think these are the lower Lexus arms Blk is speaking of.
I would also suggest the Youzealand SS kit to get you lower as well. Especially if you have a Japanese hook-up.
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[QUOTE=BLKonBLK98;338332]you can buy different length lower arms from lexus for relatively cheap but the difference is 15mm (iirc) from the longest to the shortest. amount of change would depend on current size but it won't be good for more than a degree or 2.[/QUOTE]
I think [URL="http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214915&chapter=§ionids=24,2788&groupid=2523&subgroupid=2795&make=20&model=LS%20430&year=2005&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0"]these[/URL] are the lower Lexus arms Blk is speaking of.
I would also suggest the Youzealand SS kit to get you lower as well. Especially if you have a Japanese hook-up.
just get the arms. its worth it.

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just get the arms. its worth it.
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