I just replaced the shocks on my '97 LX450 180k miles with Bilstein's. It rides great. I am totally happy with it but.....
Is there a definitive way to know when the coils need to be replaced (i.e. ride height)? I don't know how old the coils are, they could be pretty new and I wouldn't know it. I don't want to throw down cash on new coils without knowing if they need to be replaced.
I have read as many posts as I could on the subject and have found many subjective answers that mostly say - get OME because they ride better.
I doesn't bounce more than twice (one test I read about). It doesn't bottom out. It doesn't appear to sag. I didn't get a bunch of height with the new springs (didn't think I would). The Lexus FSM just shows how to replace coils but not how to measure them. Again, I am happy with the ride. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is there a definitive way to know when the coils need to be replaced (i.e. ride height)? I don't know how old the coils are, they could be pretty new and I wouldn't know it. I don't want to throw down cash on new coils without knowing if they need to be replaced.
I have read as many posts as I could on the subject and have found many subjective answers that mostly say - get OME because they ride better.
I doesn't bounce more than twice (one test I read about). It doesn't bottom out. It doesn't appear to sag. I didn't get a bunch of height with the new springs (didn't think I would). The Lexus FSM just shows how to replace coils but not how to measure them. Again, I am happy with the ride. Any help would be greatly appreciated.