$700 for Lower Ball Joints??
04-22-09, 02:47 AM
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Ball joints and tie rods....either Sewell or Carson...ask for online discount codes.
Pitman arm puller... $15 from Autozone.
Install....$0...Did it myself...easy....or get some friends to help....just buy them lunch.
Alignment....$90 for 4 wheel alignment.
Pitman arm puller... $15 from Autozone.
Install....$0...Did it myself...easy....or get some friends to help....just buy them lunch.
Alignment....$90 for 4 wheel alignment.
05-01-09, 07:28 PM
#33
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Got mine replaced as well, but didn't do a wheel alignment. I feel the car will suddenly pull to the left or right, sometimes strongly, so it is not a progressive vibration like a wheel balancing. Is this a classic symptom of needing a wheel alignment? I should mention that I had some tires mounted without balancing, but the rims were balanced. Thanks
05-03-09, 10:21 AM
#35
Lexus Test Driver
Ya, I read up on wheel alignment anseems exactly what I need, as car will suddenly pull to one side. This should be standard practice with any front end work? Seems like common maintenace as well, as there can be wear and tear?
05-03-09, 05:20 PM
#36
Lexus Test Driver
Pep Boys, $70. They were off a full degree each. What a world of difference. This should be mandatory for anyone doing any ball joint replacement.
10-10-11, 06:25 PM
#37
Lexus Test Driver
Got mine replaced as well, but didn't do a wheel alignment. I feel the car will suddenly pull to the left or right, sometimes strongly, so it is not a progressive vibration like a wheel balancing. Is this a classic symptom of needing a wheel alignment? I should mention that I had some tires mounted without balancing, but the rims were balanced. Thanks
Scary, I don''t know why or how, but it wasn't long - so now changing caster and upper control arms as well.
10-11-11, 08:38 AM
#39
Lexus Test Driver
10-12-11, 08:57 AM
#41
this is one of the reasons i was telling you to JUST pick one thread about your whole ordeal.... your getting like 9 million responses and FWIW alot of people on here dont know anything about their car nor have they ever physically worked on their car. (yes their are times i dont have time to do my own work and i outsource it to a local member, but i work 2 jobs and have a life so im a tad busy sometimes) im not directly referring to anyone in particular, although i have a HUGE list of names on the top of my head,my personal advice on people's opinions on here, take what most people on here tell you "with a grain of salt". im not saying ONLY older members know info and the answers cause (no offense) you disproving that theory but alot of these young kids act/think they know everything and the more you "read" from them the more and more they show you they dont know anything at all.....BAMT im not saying or claiming to know everything, i just TRY not to even speak if i dont know what im talking about
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10-12-11, 11:51 AM
#42
Lexus Test Driver
Then why did my LBJ's give out in under 3 years?
I appreciate it, I might have spent more than I needed to on the caster arm vs bushings, excellent point. As for UCA, I wasn't going to go through the hassle of just the bushings.
I am upset though that I forgot to change the tie rods, or can I change the bushings alone as well?
I appreciate it, I might have spent more than I needed to on the caster arm vs bushings, excellent point. As for UCA, I wasn't going to go through the hassle of just the bushings.
I am upset though that I forgot to change the tie rods, or can I change the bushings alone as well?
10-12-11, 12:27 PM
#43
Then why did my LBJ's give out in under 3 years?
I appreciate it, I might have spent more than I needed to on the caster arm vs bushings, excellent point. As for UCA, I wasn't going to go through the hassle of just the bushings.
I am upset though that I forgot to change the tie rods, or can I change the bushings alone as well?
I appreciate it, I might have spent more than I needed to on the caster arm vs bushings, excellent point. As for UCA, I wasn't going to go through the hassle of just the bushings.
I am upset though that I forgot to change the tie rods, or can I change the bushings alone as well?
the UCA you couldnt/cant just do the bushings they UCA has to be replaced....IF it was needed, if it didnt have play i wouldnt have replaced it though, no bushings on tie rods....
10-12-11, 01:02 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
i dunno why there could be MANY reasons for it, your ride height, how you drive,the roads around you,they could have been made incorrectly.... but its not from the castor bushing being bad.
the UCA you couldnt/cant just do the bushings they UCA has to be replaced....IF it was needed, if it didnt have play i wouldnt have replaced it though, no bushings on tie rods....
the UCA you couldnt/cant just do the bushings they UCA has to be replaced....IF it was needed, if it didnt have play i wouldnt have replaced it though, no bushings on tie rods....
what's done is done, I even changed the struts!
10-13-11, 03:34 PM
#45
Lexus Test Driver
i dunno why there could be MANY reasons for it, your ride height, how you drive,the roads around you,they could have been made incorrectly.... but its not from the castor bushing being bad.
the UCA you couldnt/cant just do the bushings they UCA has to be replaced....IF it was needed, if it didnt have play i wouldnt have replaced it though, no bushings on tie rods....
the UCA you couldnt/cant just do the bushings they UCA has to be replaced....IF it was needed, if it didnt have play i wouldnt have replaced it though, no bushings on tie rods....
what did you mean no bushings on tie rods?