help on ball joints
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i got my from here, no problems that i can find
http://stores.ebay.com/Mac-Auto-Part..._sid=119699664
http://stores.ebay.com/Mac-Auto-Part..._sid=119699664
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hmmm but they dont look like a spring ill upload a pic and show u guys and i can get a name on them and also the breaks do work but you will feel a thumping vibration when you hit the brakes
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not sure where is cheapest but here is the part number/name from www.sewellonlineparts.com
4774330020
SPRING, ANTI-SQUEAL (FOR FRONT DISC BRAKE)
Picture number is 47743A
$3.85 each
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/images/...00/471086A.jpg
4774330020
SPRING, ANTI-SQUEAL (FOR FRONT DISC BRAKE)
Picture number is 47743A
$3.85 each
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/images/...00/471086A.jpg
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I've had no problems at all with TM Engineering. They get bushing kits from Daizen on a here and there basis. That being said, if Todd has to wait, then we have to wait. Not his fault... I always email TM a week or two ahead of time to find out what they have in stock, then i make my decision whether to wait, or order elsewhere.
Sewell is also a great place to do business with. Never a problem with them either.
Sewell is also a great place to do business with. Never a problem with them either.
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I would suggest you buy Beck Arnley, availabe at Rock Auto.com, they are owned by the DANA corporation and supply parts to the auto manufactures. The parts are great, OEM quality and will save you a ton of money.
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Be careful buying beck Arnley with this particular part. Keep in mind that between the first gen and the second gen GS300 these parts are interchangeable and look alike. So to a non-knowledgeable warehouse stocker you may not end up with ball joints from the proper year you want.
Link:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...r-chassis.html
I am a huge fan of rock auto.com(60-75% cheaper than parts stores with the same parts), but I think out of the set of re-manufactured ball joints I got from them(BeckArnley), the drivers side ball joint was one of toyota/lexus original recalled ones, and within 10 months of installation the spherical ball of the joint just "plopped" right out and my driver side front corner was slammed with that wheel's tread making almost a 90 degree angle with the fender itself. This happened the split second that I was fully stopped preparing to leave out the mall's parking lot.
I needed the car the next day so had a hard time finding a lexus dealership in so cal that had the ball joint in stock(special order) so I opted for a $35 reman. online. To be honest with you, I am still worried, and I am in the process of getting the lexus OEM Ball joints (Post Lexus recall) as soon as possible.
Sorry to make such a long winded post, but
Save yourself the head ache, and get the lexus OEM ball joints.
I drive a 1994 GS300
Here is the Lexus/Toyota Ball Joint Recall Document Link:
http://nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...romPublic=true
NHTSA Site for finding recalls on vehicles:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm
Link:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...r-chassis.html
I am a huge fan of rock auto.com(60-75% cheaper than parts stores with the same parts), but I think out of the set of re-manufactured ball joints I got from them(BeckArnley), the drivers side ball joint was one of toyota/lexus original recalled ones, and within 10 months of installation the spherical ball of the joint just "plopped" right out and my driver side front corner was slammed with that wheel's tread making almost a 90 degree angle with the fender itself. This happened the split second that I was fully stopped preparing to leave out the mall's parking lot.
I needed the car the next day so had a hard time finding a lexus dealership in so cal that had the ball joint in stock(special order) so I opted for a $35 reman. online. To be honest with you, I am still worried, and I am in the process of getting the lexus OEM Ball joints (Post Lexus recall) as soon as possible.
Sorry to make such a long winded post, but
Save yourself the head ache, and get the lexus OEM ball joints.
I drive a 1994 GS300
Here is the Lexus/Toyota Ball Joint Recall Document Link:
http://nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...romPublic=true
NHTSA Site for finding recalls on vehicles:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm
Last edited by kene; 09-01-10 at 11:05 AM.