ordered my balljoints ! n guess what happened !
02-21-12, 06:11 PM
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I don't think the right caster/trailing arm failure is/was a coincidence. My co-worker who has a 2002 GS, his caster arm was replaced cause it was cracked. I am having a very very minor vibration when doing 80mph coming from the right front end at well. The mechanic suspecting it could be either the Tie Rod or the Trailing/Caster arm.
And it's unfortunate that so many 'mechanics' out there speculate with your money and if it turns out that isn't the problem then they will continue to speculate until your tapped out..
02-25-12, 08:16 AM
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Are there any symptoms for the going bad? I know on the hondas its makes a sqweeking metal to metal grinding noise when u turn or hit a bump. Im just curious because my steering on my gs is perfect with no play and doesn't makes any noises. My friend who is a lexus tech said im fine. Did u have any symptoms before yours went?
02-25-12, 08:52 AM
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Yes. the inserted/molded rubber was more then half way tearing apart on both sides. Seriously, If you look at the caster arm, the way it was designed to have back and forward movement and limited to left and right. And it is the back and forward movement that is shearing these rubber. Also noticed when the car is on a lift. I really don't like the way the caster bending the rubber when it is on the air. Anyway, I think this is reason why the aftermarket Polyholy Urethane filled in the gap. As for the money wise, even the local garage charge you an arm and a leg just because you're driving in a Lexus. I am postpone installing my PSB/ADUS caster arm pushing, cause around my area they want charge around $300 bucks for the job. Ouch
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