GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 10-19-11, 05:58 PM
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Default Such a beautiful day

So as normal my day consists of driving to kalamazoo and taking care of things. So why would today be any different? Ill tell ya why. Dont let people put cheap parts on your car.

Started the day looking like this




30 mins later




5 hours later this is how it sits.





And i took it up the *** but i guess it didnt hurt that bad
Old 10-19-11, 06:07 PM
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dam another joint failure...this breaks my heart, i hope u nor your passengers got hurt.
Old 10-19-11, 06:12 PM
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damn! did dis happen while driving?
Old 10-19-11, 06:34 PM
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Sure did.about 30 mph
Old 10-19-11, 06:39 PM
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wtf..how did this happened tho
Old 10-19-11, 06:49 PM
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Was the balljoint old, or aftermarket?
Old 10-19-11, 06:55 PM
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looks aftermarket. Wasnt old. No noises, leaking or anything.
Old 10-19-11, 07:03 PM
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u only replaced one? do both
Old 10-19-11, 07:06 PM
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Speechless glad nobody got hurt and yeah do both already!
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this is what came off the car, yes i replaced tie rod as well.






all new oem ****
Old 10-19-11, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by perry05g35
Speechless glad nobody got hurt and yeah do both already!
I plan to do the other one as soon as i have the cash for it.

Originally Posted by 5t341th
u only replaced one? do both
I will do the other one next week. Can only do what u can with the funds u have u know. I have kids so ima fix it and drive my other car till next week.
Old 10-19-11, 07:15 PM
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Is the ball joint failure consistent on all GS models? 'Cause we're preparing on getting a GS430 which wouldn't be lower than '01-'05 if I'm not mistaken..Although if this thing is consistent might as well go for the LS430 since they're both selling for around the same price nowadays..Any idea GS guys?
Old 10-19-11, 08:12 PM
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All done. Now I have to fix my headlight, it wasnt too happy from the hit..
Old 10-19-11, 09:17 PM
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You guys get some serious surface rust up there huh - crazy. Glad you are ok and the car is on its way to being completely repaired.
Old 10-19-11, 09:19 PM
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damn sorry to hear bro... other side as soon as ur cash flow bubbles.


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