Lexus LS460 OEM Control Arm Air Suspension Update 4 years later longevity bushings how did it last

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In 2020 I changed all the control arms and suspension and has a series of videos. Here is the 2024 update on the suspension.
Lexus LS460 control arm failure and knocking noises are a common issue and complaint on these vehicles. Watch my videos and you can fix that!
2007-2009 (and 2010-2011) Lexus LS460 RWD CAN upgrade to the revised 2012-2017 control arms. Lexus does NOT advertise this. Maybe they just want you to buy a newer car!
1) The steering knuckle is the same 07-17. This is good news if we are going to start swapping different part numbers control arms. That tells us the geometry is going to be the same.
2) The front lower arm was revised from silver to the black painted version, per the TSB related to knocking noise when braking.
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3) The original part numbers for this front lower arm are 48620-59015 and 48640-59015. The revised part numbers are for the 2012+ fitment and are 48620-59035 with 59055 replacing that one and 48640-59035 with 59045 replacing that one. Based on the TSB, Lexus confirmed that 07-17 lower front arms interchange, but websites only show the new part numbers as fitting 2012+. Beware! If you have a 2007-2011 there is a great chance that Lexus will sell you the old, original silver arms referred in the TSB.
3) Lastly, while there is nothing official, the same conclusion can be said about the revised lower main arms that only show fitment for 12-17. Original 2007 part numbers are 48620-50070 and 48640-50070. The revised better bushing versions show on websites as "only" fitting 2012+ and are 48640-50131 and 48620-50131. Beware! If you have a 2007-2011 there is a great chance that Lexus will sell you the old, bad arms seen in this video.
These are the part numbers you need to order:
Lower main 48640-50131 (2012-2017)
Lower main 48620-50131 (2012-2017)
Lower front 48620-59055 (2012-2017)
Lower front 48640-59045 (2012-2017)
Upper front RH 48610-59125 (2012-2017)
Upper rear RH 48610-59135 (2012-2017)
Upper front LH 48630-59125 (2012-2017)
Upper rear LH 48630-59135 (2012-2017)
The video doesn't specifically cover the upper arms, but there are old part numbers of the upper arms. Unsure if the rubber or design was changed to improve longevity, but the part numbers above are the "2012-2017" revised P/Ns.
In 2020, I paid $1653 for all the new OEM arms:
48620-50131 $234
48640-50131 $234
48620-59055 $120
48640-59045 $245
48610-59135 $150
48610-59125 $150
48630-59125 $280
48630-59135 $240
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[@chrishamby86]

Thanks for these updates. Thus far mine look good but I know it is just a matter of time. I wish you were close to KY I would pay you to do mine!

[@kedah2398]

I refreshed my entire front suspension OEM on my fsport. I was not happy but she drive sooooo freaking smooth.

[@LILEVO]

Great to hear!

[@Yibbs08]

That newer lower control arms after 2013 change the game!

[@King_Of_Random_Vlogz]

what does that mean