airahcaz

Folks,
my left front wheel collapsed as I was making a u-turn, I believe the lower ball joint gave way when I turned the steering all the way left (see pics).

and I've read threads that the bushings could have been the cause.

I had vibrating steering etc, I seemingly have to do an alignment every year when I change from my Lexus 18's to the stock OEM with snow tires and back every year.

My relative's shop is probably not that sophisticated to change the bushings out, so should I just get all the arms replaced? which arms? Sorry, I am not as familiar if it should be lower control, upper control (do they both connect to the ball joint?)

Secondly, if one doesn't change the arms or bushings, what about changing the ball joints every other year and continuing an annual wheel alignment?

BTW, I also have the ABS and other lights on now, I suppose those broke, or will they be fixed when the wheel is reattached?

More importantly, I had 2 children in the back and am questioning the integrity of my car once fixed - thus my big concern and urgent request for assistance please!

PS (what would be highly highly appreciated are part numbers, pics, any references when speaking about the potential repair needed here, so I have time to research before the mechanic goes to the stealer!)

young's 96

Classic ball joint breaking glad u ok when mine it did da same thing but tore up my fender as well

airahcaz

we were very careful putting it on the flatbed and had to use a small rolling jack to roll it off the flatbed.

What did you repair? and your ABS light etc?

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

You are a member since 2002. You should know better. Check out the stickies on top and the Suspension section for more detail information.

airahcaz

sorry for the urgency, I'm at the mechanic shop now - the ball joints might have previously been replaced After market! so we are replacing both side ball joints, also both tension rods, should we replace the upper control arms as well??

airahcaz

upper control arm is $400+ each from dealer, and half price from eBay or amazon - help!

VIS250P

iTrader: (1)

It happen every GS like this... Cuz I work at Lexus

airahcaz

Replacing:
43330-39535 Joint Assembly - 67.59
43330-39415 Joint Assembly - 67.59
48660-30240 Arm Assembly - 142.26
48670-30240 Arm Assembly - 142.26
04465-22312 Pad Kit - 51.96
04466-30161 Pad Kit - 59.96

And ordered 2 struts, $79 each, and and 2 upper control arms, about $190 each

Anything else for this mess??