Rubber Donuts - Replacing Accumulators (1 Viewer)

[DownTheRoad]

First, I have no idea what I'm doing or talking about when it comes to suspension of the LX570. As an engineer, I like to take apart things to break them.

So, I have the AHC Fluid on order (5L ar about $30 per L including shipping and taxes). I also am about to pull the trigger on the Accumulators. Stateside are $750, from Japan are $400-560 plus duties. Anyone purchased accumulators from a Japan seller and paid duties recently, about how much extra?

The fluid flush, and accumulator replacement looks pretty basic thanks to the wealth of forum members giving it a go before my attempt.

Anyways, while I was under the truck effing around I noticed some rubber Donuts (bump stops?) along the suspension system that are cracked. Is it a fairly easy, driveway job to replace them? This got me to wondering what other components should I be replacing as preventative maintenance and to get the suspension tighter. I am at 117k miles for a 2010 LX570, on 18" wheels.

 

[slowgreen]

The advice I've received is start with globes/fluid.
It is a driveway job, here is one video on the topic

LX570 AHC Globe/Accumulator Replacement

I did a walk you through step by step procedure on how to replace the accumulator globes on the Lexus LX570. This same process will work on the Lexus LX470 as well, but the components are in slightly different locations. Feel free to comment or ask any questions below. I hope this is helpful for...

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Rear suspension rebuild/refresh (no video)

Lx570 Rear Suspension Rebuild [Guide]

So I decided it was time to refresh the entire rear suspension on my 2010 LX. I'm the third owner, figured it would give me an opportunity to learn its quirks. This job sucks, and the FSM feels like a bit of a letdown with this job. Good news is the right tools make for an easy job. Oh, and...

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The more you dig, the more you will find. Good luck.

 

[turbo8]

Show us a picture of the cracked bump stops.

You're probably ok anyway. The LX is pretty good at keeping the suspension from harshly bottoming out.

 

[DownTheRoad]

Show us a picture of the cracked bump stops.

You're probably ok anyway. The LX is pretty good at keeping the suspension from harshly bottoming out.

 

[tbisaacs]

Those are sway bar links and those donuts are called bushings. I’d replace them

 

[DownTheRoad]

Those are sway bar links and those donuts are called bushings. I’d replace them

Thank you. I'll give it a shot.

 

[TeCKis300]

48817-60020. Need two per side, or total of 4.

 

[DownTheRoad]

@TeCKis300 Thank you for the part number and exploded view.

 

[teejnut]

I bought the globes from an eBay vendor from Japan. Did not have to pay any import duties or anything.