Replacing Lower Ball Joints w/ or w/o Control Arm (1996)

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12-03-14, 05:53 PM

CManolo

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Replacing Lower Ball Joints w/ or w/o Control Arm (1996)

So I had an independent mechanic tell me that he could not replace the lower ball joint on my 96 LS400 without replacing the lower control arm as well. Is this right?

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12-03-14, 07:33 PM

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he's an idiot, the front lower ball joints are separate pieces.
In the front.

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12-05-14, 06:12 AM

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Find another shop and tell everyone you know to stay away from this one. Like PD said they are 2 separate pieces.

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12-05-14, 03:35 PM

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mechanic is either not knowledgeable and/or is pulling a fast one on you. the ball joint comes off separately from the knuckle and attaches to the lower arm.