2001 Lexus LS 430 Suspension collapse

2001 LEXUS LS 430
84,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GINYPOPS
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I have had the misfortune to have my rear suspension collapse without any prior warning. It has collapsed on both sides. Ther had been no prior indication that any side had weekend or failed seperately it happened to both sides together one minute & gone the next. Do you have any explanation for this and possible remedy. Thanks
Apr 6, 2010 at 3:20 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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According to my software that vehicle has coil springs, so for both sides to collapse it would most likely have to be amajor suspension component that is related to both sides.Have you been able to lift it up to visually inspect it for anything obvious?
Apr 7, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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GINYPOPS
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Hi, Have not had chance to lift up as yet, The car is fitted with the air susenstion units if that helps.
May be one of the ballons gone or air line & don't know whether they can be purchased seperatly or the whole unit

Thanks
Apr 7, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Does the compressor run trying to pump them back up?If not you may have a compressor issue.If so it could be a leak between the compressor and the rear bags
Apr 7, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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