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Old 08-26-09, 05:57 PM
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I've read and searched my thread regarding the lower ball joints and tie bar end. I know oem one are probably the most recomended, but what are my other options. any links would be great. Is there any bushing that I would need or any other part before I tear everything apart and go at it. I dont want to take everything out and find out that I need extra screw, bolt, bushing, or small parts.

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As far as ball joints and tie rods go, most members buy OEM from either Sewell Lexus or Carson. There is a ball joint and tie rod DIY in the DIY section. Also, after installing your tie rods, an alignment is needed. When you purchase these items, all the appropriate items come with it to do the install. Good luck
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people like to replace the rack bushings as well.
go to sewell and buy the ball joints
its 117 shipped after the discount
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Is this the right part number 43330-39455 and 43340-39345 on sewell?
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I went to rockauto.com for my lower ball joint is not OEM and my tie rods came from autozone again not OEM. I've had the balljoints and tie rods for quite sometime now maybe 6months with not a single issue. I recently installed daizen control arm bushings so I confirmed that my LBJ and outer tie rod still looks real good.
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i did a search and didnt see any DIY for the tie bar end, but found some instructions? Is there a DIY for the tie bar end out there?
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http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=90178
http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/par...l.asp?id=90301

as for tie bar?? or tie rod?? Tie rod DIY is located in the LBJ DIY. just gotta read through it.

its VERY simple.
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alrite thanks for those link, would have order the wrong part.
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np. btw air tools will help alot in this DIY.. for some odd reason my LBJ bolt was super tight that i broke my medium socket using my air gun... dunno if i would be able to get it off with a breaker bar but who knows.
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whats the promo code on sewell for balljoints?
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its automatic if you make an account i believe..
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