masboy

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i've been searching & reading about ball joints replacement in this forum, and seems like most people change their ball joints around 90K miles. But my GS300 is only 44K AND already made that ugly noise since 2 or 3 months ago. Should I replace it now ??

is it the right parts : http://lexus-parts.com/... ?

what's the coupon code for sewell lexus again ??

can I got that parts from local lexus/toyota dealer ?


thanks!

gapxguy

Doesn't the 01+ models have the improved ball joints?

masboy

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hmm then what is it that made that noise ? the noise only occur when i was trying to go backward/forward after parking....

skeoripper

yeah i have like 48,000 and i hear like poppin noises when i turn my wheels while the cars not moving. Is it my ball joints?

GSteg

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Most likely your balljoins. Just have lexus inspect your balljoints for vertical play, or check it yourself. I wrote a little DIY in a post somewhere. search for it.

masboy

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is it cover by lexus warranty ??

bee0818

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CL911M

masboy

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thank you bee0818 !!

JeffTsai

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I changed my balljoints at 15k miles just for some peace of mind. They were making clicking sounds occasionally. Keep in mind, I drive the car pretty hard so that's the reason for changing out the balljoints so soon. The noises went away after I changed them.

Wringo

That noise may be your bushings! I have the same noise when backing and braking harsh on the left frontend! This is common when we lower our cars, it causes the bushings to wear faster! I will be installing the Daizen bushings, RCA's-(camber-fix), ball joints and Daizen sway bars this week! Hopefully this will alleviate that noise!

The noise is not a clicking sound its a clunk (once)when backing and clunk when stopping harsh! If it's clicking, it may be your ball joints! I'm changing mine just to be safe!