Car Fix DIY Videos

In this video, I replace the unreliable active air suspension system that plagues Lexus GX470 owners with a reliable, great-riding static spring and shock setup from Strutmasters.

Strutmasters Rear air suspension conversion kit: https://strutmasters.pxf.io/15x3JD

Strutmasters 4-wheel suspension replacement kit: https://strutmasters.pxf.io/EaBjPK

Odelfi headlamp link (code LORA470): https://odelfi.com/?ref=cByNNBlM

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Torque specs for this job:
Rear shock absorber bottom bolt: 98 Nm / 72 ft-lb

Wheel lugs: 83 ft-lb

Other helpful torque specs for the GX470:
3 x Strut top plate to chassis frame: 64 Nm / 46 ft-lb

Bracket, Front Suspension Member: 25 ft-lbs (pic)

Caliper slider bolts: 65 ft-lb (for replacing brake pads)

Differential Front Fill: 29 ft-lb

Differential Front Drain: 48 ft-lb

Differential Rear Fill: 36 ft-lb

Differential Rear Drain: 36 ft-lb

Oil Drain plug: 30 ft-lb

Oil Filter cap metal: 18.43-22.13 ft-lb

Oil Filter cap plastic: 18 ft-lb

Oil filter end plug (metal oil cap mod): 9-10 ft-lb

Rear shock absorber bottom bolt: 98 Nm / 72 ft-lb

Skid plate for oil filter access: 21 ft-lb

Spark Plugs: 15 ft-lbs

Strut lower bolt: 95 Nm / 70 ft-lb

Tie rod end ball joint (castle nut): 91 Nm / 67 ft-lb

Track rod ends (to frame chassis): 110 Nm / 81 ft-lb

Transfer Case Drain: 27 ft-lb

Transfer Case Fill: 27 ft-lb

Transmission Check Valve: 15 ft-lb (many have sided closer to 10 ft-lb)

Transmission Drain Plug: 15 ft-lb (many have sided closer to 10 ft-lb)

Transmission Fill Plug: 29 ft-lb

UCA to spindle (castle nut): 110 Nm / 82 ft-lb

Wheel lugs: 83 ft-lb