Whats up guys along with changing my ball joints i was told at the lexus dealer i have to change my front struts. Do you guys know what brand i should get and about how much will they run. New to this car thing have a 01 gs 430.

 

Did they say why you needed to change the struts? Were you having any adverse driving symptoms?

 

How many miles on the car..? Some brands you may consider are KYB's and Bilstein.. or you can go the coilover route and there are many options with those as well..

 

well chenzo26 it wasn't anything that unusual i was just taking the car for a diagnostic test and things i need was to change serpentine belt 90k major service 2 front struts and ball joints and get a wheel alignment.... I just bought the ball joints and i want to get the other parts so i can get them installed. For now the lexus consultant said i can get the ball joints and struts done and i would be fine. I did notice my steering wheel moved alot. Also when i go about 60 mph or more my steering wheel shaked alot and i was told i need to change my rotors and when i do get cross drilled rotors.

 

Well i would say that 90k is probably the right time to start replacing worn parts.. Try getting the ball joints and tie rods from Sewell Lexus and kyb shocks and struts from eBay or ajusa.com.. they have free shipping.. Buy the parts and have your local mechanic do the install.. The dealer is going to charge in arm and a leg for the parts you need.. GL..

 

thanks tmf2004 i bought the balljoints from sewell, i have em sittin around till i get the other parts.... It would be foolish of me just to install 1 part knowing i have ther parts to install..

 

True your better off doing everything at once and than you'll noticed a huge improvment from the old parts.. Keep us posted..

BTW the kyb's were just an example.. GL..