08 ls460 needs new control arms
#151
Lexus Fanatic
You are a much better "Gambler" than I.
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#152
Lead Lap
I've had nearly $8k in repairs and paid exactly $0 out of my pocket. Even if I sourced out parts on my own and paid a mechanic half price at $4k for all those parts and repairs that's still a ton of money saved far beyond my initial investment. A car on this level, I'll always make the small investment to have warranty coverage so I can always smile when I pull up into the service bay
#153
Lexus Test Driver
I've had nearly $8k in repairs and paid exactly $0 out of my pocket. Even if I sourced out parts on my own and paid a mechanic half price at $4k for all those parts and repairs that's still a ton of money saved far beyond my initial investment. A car on this level, I'll always make the small investment to have warranty coverage so I can always smile when I pull up into the service bay
I am at that point myself at 99k miles wondering if I should get a warranty (3rd party is only option for me at a nice $3.3k for additional 36k miles). But as you mentioned, a single mid-level repair would pay for itself, and there are a lot of bells and whistles...
#154
I've had nearly $8k in repairs and paid exactly $0 out of my pocket. Even if I sourced out parts on my own and paid a mechanic half price at $4k for all those parts and repairs that's still a ton of money saved far beyond my initial investment. A car on this level, I'll always make the small investment to have warranty coverage so I can always smile when I pull up into the service bay
#155
took my car in yesterday evening because I thought I had a rock or something between my rotor and pad...turns out it's the control arms/bushings.
I'm waiting on a quote today....I'm at almost 130K miles and out of warranty so I'm bracing for the price.
I'm waiting on a quote today....I'm at almost 130K miles and out of warranty so I'm bracing for the price.
#156
Lead Lap
Original MSRP was $122k and it is in its 7th year. When you factor parts and labor on the repairs, it adds up fast. These cars are not cheap. There are people on this forum who have had way more expensive repairs than me..lucky for most of them..all covered under a warranty of some sort. Sticker shock for most of us but things can and do happen. On the average, the LS is still superior in reliability compared to its competition
#157
$4,452
FML
#158
Lexus Test Driver
I'm in the same boat as you - however many forum members have found cheaper fixes (i.e. replacing components, not the whole thing...and having some independent shops to do it vs the dealer). Still going to cost you but not $4,452 (I had Lexus quote me $5400, a well-regarded independent quote me $4,400).
Just to add when I came up with my issue, some forum members said it isn't a detrimental repair required (i.e. driving on cracked control arms isn't a safety issue). Now I could be wrong but my mechanic also said something similar...to quote him "driving this another 10,000 miles you should be ok, you may see some uneven wear on tires and hear the noise however"
Just to add when I came up with my issue, some forum members said it isn't a detrimental repair required (i.e. driving on cracked control arms isn't a safety issue). Now I could be wrong but my mechanic also said something similar...to quote him "driving this another 10,000 miles you should be ok, you may see some uneven wear on tires and hear the noise however"
Last edited by Wandl; 01-16-15 at 08:40 AM.
#159
I'm in the same boat as you - however many forum members have found cheaper fixes (i.e. replacing components, not the whole thing...and having some independent shops to do it vs the dealer). Still going to cost you but not $4,452 (I had Lexus quote me $5400, a well-regarded independent quote me $4,400)
So that's a little better. I'm going to order them there and just have the dealer install.
#160
If you look a page back I posted that you can now get all of the bushings in poly for just a song. Take it to an independent that is willing to do the work or even a speed shop and you could get your whole front end done for less then a grand. You can even purchase new replacement control arms on EBay and have them done at that price. Control arms replacement is not rocket science, it's relatively easy with the right tool.
#161
Lexus Test Driver
Like DevhH said, there are much better and cost efficient alternatives including the parts you purchsae. I would highly recommending exploring those (along with other shops) maybe some other CL members are in your part of GA to recommend other shops?
#162
I'm looking on Sewell for the parts and I'm a bit confused.
there are two parts for each of these part numbers:
48630-59125
48630-53135
ARM ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUSPENSION, UPPER (LH - LEFT / DRIVER SIDE) NO.1
ARM ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUSPENSION, UPPER (LH - LEFT / DRIVER SIDE) NO.2
and
ARM ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION NO.1
ARM ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION NO.2
which is the one I need? anyone know?
there are two parts for each of these part numbers:
48630-59125
48630-53135
ARM ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUSPENSION, UPPER (LH - LEFT / DRIVER SIDE) NO.1
ARM ASSEMBLY, FRONT SUSPENSION, UPPER (LH - LEFT / DRIVER SIDE) NO.2
and
ARM ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION NO.1
ARM ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION NO.2
which is the one I need? anyone know?
#163
Lexus Test Driver
48610-59125 Upper no. 1 Right
48610-59135 Upper no. 1 Left
48630-59125 Upper no. 1 Left
48630-59135 Upper no. 2 Left
48620-50070 Lower no. 2 Right
48640-50070 Lower no. 2 Left
48610-59135 Upper no. 1 Left
48630-59125 Upper no. 1 Left
48630-59135 Upper no. 2 Left
48620-50070 Lower no. 2 Right
48640-50070 Lower no. 2 Left
Last edited by Wandl; 01-16-15 at 10:20 AM.
#164
The confusion is that under the two number I listed above there are two listings for parts that match. I guess they are both the same, it's just a little odd.