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Old 10-27-07, 01:14 PM
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Default Ball joint and tie rod sets from Sewell

Hi all,
The Sewell website is up. I notice that they have a set of ball joints (Item: 43340-39415-02) and Outer tie rods (Item: 45460-59015-02). Could some one confirm that these are the lower ball joins and tie rod ends that we've been talking about?
Thanks.
Old 10-27-07, 04:24 PM
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Call Louis at Carson. Ball Joints are 122 both sides tie rods are 92 for both.
Old 10-28-07, 07:54 AM
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I'm calling Luis tomorrow; I called over the weekend, but I had to leave a message.
Old 10-29-07, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cpone
Call Louis at Carson. Ball Joints are 122 both sides tie rods are 92 for both.
I guess Carson's price is the lowest. Is this a group buy deal? Does anyone have a link that is cheaper than Carsons? This seems to be the best deal out right now.
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Hi all,
My local mechanics quoted me $280 pars, labor, and tax to replace the lower ball joins. Does that sound ok?
Old 10-29-07, 11:58 AM
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That sounds a bit high for a local mechanic. If it's a lexus dealer, then its probably more reasonable, considering lexus labor is about twice as much as a local mechanic shop.

The part itself is about $120-130. I did the balljoints for a few CL members before. They supply the parts and pay me $40 for labor
Old 10-29-07, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
That sounds a bit high for a local mechanic. If it's a lexus dealer, then its probably more reasonable, considering lexus labor is about twice as much as a local mechanic shop.

The part itself is about $120-130. I did the balljoints for a few CL members before. They supply the parts and pay me $40 for labor
How long does it usually take you? I have some time before work tomorrow; might do them then.
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It usually takes me about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on how stuck the bolts are . I usually take my time anyways
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Originally Posted by PushinLEX
I guess Carson's price is the lowest. Is this a group buy deal? Does anyone have a link that is cheaper than Carsons? This seems to be the best deal out right now.
i posted this earlier... these were the prices i got from sewell, with the clublexus discount included:

Product #:43330-39455, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:43340-39345, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:45460-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$46.34, Item Total:$46.34
Product #:45470-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$62.69, Item Total:$62.69
and then someone else posted that TM engineering will beat sewell's prices... and then cpone got even cheaper than that. maybe TM will beat carsons as well if asked?
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Originally Posted by Benjamin T
i posted this earlier... these were the prices i got from sewell, with the clublexus discount included:



and then someone else posted that TM engineering will beat sewell's prices... and then cpone got even cheaper than that. maybe TM will beat carsons as well if asked?
Definitely worth a shot.

Power to the people
Old 11-04-07, 09:10 PM
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I just replace my ball joints this weekend.

I wanted that peace of mind while driving.
Old 11-05-07, 07:04 AM
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how much did they charge you for the ball joints, and how long did it take?
Old 11-06-07, 12:08 AM
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I did it myself.. with the help of a couple friends.

This diy thread really gave me the confidence to get it done.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...wer+ball+joint

GL to all.
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Whazzzzuup and I replaced my lower ball joints and outer tie rods today. Took us about 2 hours. My steering is tighter.

This is a must, good luck.
Old 11-12-07, 08:29 AM
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from lexus are they about $125 a piece?


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