Shocks for 1996 Lexus LX450

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Drsurubin

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Good Morning
I am looking for the best shocks to keep the Lexus Plush and comfort on my LX 450.
I will be driving in the city and highways.
I want to keep it stock.

Thanks
 
OEM. Stock.
 
I got tired of dealing with failing/leaking Rancho 9000 shocks.
So I tried some new stock shocks of the above part numbers and new bushings. Drove 15-20 miles on them and promptly took them off. I gave them away.
Bought some Tough Dog 9-way adjustable shocks and set them on 2. Best ride this vehicle has had during my ownership.
 
Tire pressure set to the vehicle helps too. Glad you found the shocks that work for you.
 
OEM is Tokico. "the factory Tokico shock absorber part numbers are E4096 for the front and E4097 for the rear."
I bought KYBs for mine and they're just fine.
Thank you very much. I am having a hard time to find Tokico shocks.
Looking at KYBs
 
Lexus shocks are not available. They are different than Toyota shocks. Both Tokico, but valved different. And the Lexus shocks have an interesting rebound feature. They do not extend to full extension when loose and unmounted. The last couple inches of extension require pulling force - to dampen rebound, and I assume body sway as well.
 
Toyota on the left, Lexus shocks are the same length and travel. But dampen the last couple inches.

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