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05-24-06, 02:44 PM
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Big Question!! I have 20's .....
Ive had 20's on my 2002 Lexus gs now for about 2 months, and latley ive been hearing this squeeking sound... So today I was fed up with it and decided to go to the mechanic about it, he said I need all new wheel bearing which is going to cost 215 a piece plus labor..... So you figure over 1000$ , which is a lot considering I am only 17 and spent most of my money on the rims.... Now to the part that really made my heart drop, he said I should get rid of the rims or I will keep having this problem.. He said that the 20's put to much stress on the wheel bearings....
Here is my question.... I got the car with 80k miles, and only droven around 4,000 miles (2,000 with rims)..... Is it just because there are already so many miles and it was bound to happen sometime, or do I really have to take of my new 20's???
Here is my question.... I got the car with 80k miles, and only droven around 4,000 miles (2,000 with rims)..... Is it just because there are already so many miles and it was bound to happen sometime, or do I really have to take of my new 20's???
05-24-06, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
First off....Wheels bearing are about $150 for all 4 and imo....it can be done on your own.....try that route first
05-24-06, 02:58 PM
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I dont think you need to necessarily get rid of your wheels, especially after putting a lot of money into them. You may need to replace some of the stock suspension (ball joints, wheel bearings, etc...things of those nature), but be sure you get them done by someone that knows our cars (and not just a mechanic that might over charge you on parts and labor). Check our CL vendors for parts that you might need....its usually more cost efficient to order through them.
A lot of our GS owners are rolling on 20's, but have done some minor or major suspension mods also to accomodate the added stress that larger wheels place on our stock suspension.
A lot of our GS owners are rolling on 20's, but have done some minor or major suspension mods also to accomodate the added stress that larger wheels place on our stock suspension.
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thanks for the input... Another reason why I love this fourm, it saves people who don't know about cars or are new to cars (Lexus).....
Once again... THANKS!
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05-24-06, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gbpackers4
Ive had 20's on my 2002 Lexus gs now for about 2 months, and latley ive been hearing this squeeking sound... So today I was fed up with it and decided to go to the mechanic about it, he said I need all new wheel bearing which is going to cost 215 a piece plus labor..... So you figure over 1000$ , which is a lot considering I am only 17 and spent most of my money on the rims.... Now to the part that really made my heart drop, he said I should get rid of the rims or I will keep having this problem.. He said that the 20's put to much stress on the wheel bearings....
Here is my question.... I got the car with 80k miles, and only droven around 4,000 miles (2,000 with rims)..... Is it just because there are already so many miles and it was bound to happen sometime, or do I really have to take of my new 20's???
Here is my question.... I got the car with 80k miles, and only droven around 4,000 miles (2,000 with rims)..... Is it just because there are already so many miles and it was bound to happen sometime, or do I really have to take of my new 20's???
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not sure of the exact name... Its in Rhode Island... Ill double check the name tomorrow when I drive by .... I wonder who was trying to rip me off, the mechanic or the place he called which was a local lexus dealer.... Most likley both... 
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did u have 'hub rings" installed?
if so, check if they are properly installed. i once got one of the hub ring reversed and it had squeeking sound. but once it was installed properly, the noise is gone.
hope it may help
if so, check if they are properly installed. i once got one of the hub ring reversed and it had squeeking sound. but once it was installed properly, the noise is gone.
hope it may help
05-25-06, 01:47 PM
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First off....Wheels bearing are about $150 for all 4 and imo....it can be done on your own.....try that route first
05-25-06, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by maintrain
Is that for an OEM bearing? If so, where? The cheapest I've found is $80 each for OEM Toyota. I need on for my pass front.
http://www.autopartsworld.com/2002_l...ing_parts.html
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