2009 LS 460 AWD Control Arms same as RWD?
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2009 LS 460 AWD Control Arms same as RWD?
I'm new to the Club Lexus family and eager to contribute some of the things I've learned about my 2009 AWD! I do have a question about control arms that have me scratching my head. Are the control arms exactly the same between the AWD and RWD platforms? It seems that most parts listings are only listed for RWD. I do plan to replace all of them in the very near future. Any suggestions?
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I'm new to the Club Lexus family and eager to contribute some of the things I've learned about my 2009 AWD! I do have a question about control arms that have me scratching my head. Are the control arms exactly the same between the AWD and RWD platforms? It seems that most parts listings are only listed for RWD. I do plan to replace all of them in the very near future. Any suggestions?
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Udel, thanks for the information. I was concerned that the all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive or different. I can certainly wait on some of the arms but may have to look into some bushings.
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vegasdave - unfortunately we are sol on the bushings too for awd as they are different than rwd bushings, that is actually the only difference between awd and rwd parts is the bushing are different otherwise they look dead on, sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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A member above mentioned that the only RWD AWD difference is the bushings, does this mean the ball joints are the same? I'm asking because I'm about to replace all front bushings and ball joints but if I can get the RWD arms and just swap the bushings I think I'd rather spend the extra rather than remove and press ball joints hoping I don't damage them.
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