Lower Ball joints
01-28-08, 11:13 PM
#196
Usually shops will charge you about $80-100 for the job.
If you dont mind driving 30 minutes down to westminster, I can do it for half the price. I've done many balljoint installs for CL members with reference to back it up
if not, visit the socal forum. We have a large network of socal members with shop recommendations.
If you dont mind driving 30 minutes down to westminster, I can do it for half the price. I've done many balljoint installs for CL members with reference to back it up
if not, visit the socal forum. We have a large network of socal members with shop recommendations.
01-28-08, 11:22 PM
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Usually shops will charge you about $80-100 for the job.
If you dont mind driving 30 minutes down to westminster, I can do it for half the price. I've done many balljoint installs for CL members with reference to back it up if not, visit the socal forum. We have a large network of socal members with shop recommendations.
If you dont mind driving 30 minutes down to westminster, I can do it for half the price. I've done many balljoint installs for CL members with reference to back it up
if not, visit the socal forum. We have a large network of socal members with shop recommendations.
01-29-08, 07:08 AM
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How would I know if its still safe to drive the car. It rattle on every bump.
I am afraid it is going to drop on me. I ordered the parts. I will install this weekend but I use the car everyday.
I am afraid it is going to drop on me. I ordered the parts. I will install this weekend but I use the car everyday.
02-01-08, 02:22 PM
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Ball Joint set and Outer Tie Rod Set from Sewell Lexus (www.lexus-parts.com)
GS Ball Joint Set $113.40 (w/ promotional Code: CL911M)
Item: 43340-39415-02
Outer Tie Rod Set $104.40 (w/ promotional Code: CL911M)
Item: 45460-59015-02
Just ordered these for my 01 GS430 with 100k miles. Hope this clears up all the ambiguity.
Now I need to know where to take the car to have this worked on in the So Cal (City of Industry/Diamond Bar) area and how much will it cost do do both, thanks.
GS Ball Joint Set $113.40 (w/ promotional Code: CL911M)
Item: 43340-39415-02
Outer Tie Rod Set $104.40 (w/ promotional Code: CL911M)
Item: 45460-59015-02
Just ordered these for my 01 GS430 with 100k miles. Hope this clears up all the ambiguity.
Now I need to know where to take the car to have this worked on in the So Cal (City of Industry/Diamond Bar) area and how much will it cost do do both, thanks.
03-23-08, 11:16 PM
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i have a 98gs4 with about 105k miles on it
i dont hear anything from the front but i hear it from my back and ive been reading and it seems this is only for the front?
any idea on the rear?
TIA
wes
i dont hear anything from the front but i hear it from my back and ive been reading and it seems this is only for the front?
any idea on the rear?
TIA
wes
06-05-08, 08:51 PM
#206
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Is this symptom the Ball Joint?
Hey all, I'm brand new to the forum, and from what I've read so far, it seems like I definitely need lower ball joints.
2001 GS300, 97k miles: The main symptom is a sort of shaking felt in the steering wheel driving over bumps, or hitting pot holes in the road. I've also heard some of the "clunks" that have been described in other threads when I'm driving slowly over speed bumps. Finally, when I'm driving over 65 mph, when I tap the brake pedal, the wheel shakes/shimmys. At all other speeds, the brakes are smooth, sound, and no shaking, so I don't think I'm dealing with warped rotors here. Could this second symptom be related?
I've heard it could be ball joints, tie rod ends, or even struts.
Thoughts?
2001 GS300, 97k miles: The main symptom is a sort of shaking felt in the steering wheel driving over bumps, or hitting pot holes in the road. I've also heard some of the "clunks" that have been described in other threads when I'm driving slowly over speed bumps. Finally, when I'm driving over 65 mph, when I tap the brake pedal, the wheel shakes/shimmys. At all other speeds, the brakes are smooth, sound, and no shaking, so I don't think I'm dealing with warped rotors here. Could this second symptom be related?
I've heard it could be ball joints, tie rod ends, or even struts.
Thoughts?
06-10-08, 10:47 AM
#208
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That sure was the problem though. The car drives 100% better.
06-23-08, 08:45 AM
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hey is there any special tools or anything i should know, i am going to do mine in a couple hours, my left tire came off while i was backing out of the driveway!!!! ball joint came right out!!! anyone got any tips for me? this lex is new to me i have never worked on her yet, and i never have done ball jounts yet eaither, any helpful info would be appreciated!!!! thanks in advance..