STONER

Well, I got the car checked out today and was told that the lower ball joints need to be replaced. $530 parts and labor from the indy mechanic, $730 p&l from the local Lexus dealership. I did a search and it seems that there is enough info to DIY. My question then is there anything else I should do while I have the front end as broken down as it needs to be to do that job? I think I remember seeing bushings being replaced at the same time in a couple of threads. The car has 73K so if any of you folks know of any items that may need some attention, give me a heads up.

Thanks

Also, If any of you who have done this have any advice, it would be appreciated.

TLW

Andy if you need it ill post up some piics tomorrow

let me know

these pics would be from the service manual

NoRyceGS4

OMG 530 parts and labor!!!

i paid somehwere around 330.

STONER

If you have time, that would be helpful. Also, are there upper and lower joints? because the mechanic only wrote down "ball joints have play"

Fisher503

Call Darrel at Sewell The parts are around $68 each
How much did he want for just labor?

STONER

The mechanic previously worked at the local lexus dealership. He quoted me $230 for parts and $300 for labor. When I called the dealership, they quoted me $127/ea for the lower ball joints. The disparity between what each dealership is charging is pretty crazy. As I said before the Lexus place wanted $730 for the whole job.

I found that it is the lower ball joints.
Just got off the phone with Darell (he is the best). $71/ea. I'm really pleased with that.

GS300Rich

That is a good price from Darrell. Looks like that is where I will go when I need this done.

Fisher503

Yup Darell is great I just ordered All my 90k parts from him great price shipped same day

BLAZE

iTrader: (2)

Hey, how much did u get charged for the 90k service parts? and what did the package include?

Fisher503

Timing belt, 2 idlers, gaskets for all, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, upeer and lower hose, pcv.
Just over 400

TLW

damn great price

i dint forget about you Andy

did you start the project already

STONER

waiting for parts, should be today or tomorrow. The wife already has issues with my recent CL addiction , can't wait til she she sees me taking stuff apart.

Fisher503

Hey Johny (T.L.W.) now that you are gonna do a system you need to drive slow. So you can give me your Super Charger