Front lower ball joint replacement
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Front lower ball joint replacement
I am replacing my RF lower ball joint assembly on my '07 IS350 and was wondering if this is a DIY job or does the joint have to be pressed in? Also, will it have to be re-alligned or can I just bolt on and go? Thanks
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Here is an example of what I was trying to describe earlier. Didn't know they would be this cheap! Good for you huh!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BECK-ARNLEY-...ab7539&vxp=mtr
Personally, I would opt for the Moog branded piece...but that ebay link didn't have pics of the actual piece.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BECK-ARNLEY-...ab7539&vxp=mtr
Personally, I would opt for the Moog branded piece...but that ebay link didn't have pics of the actual piece.
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I have already ordered the part from Lexus...around $72 I believe.
Now that I think about it, I think I'll go ahead and order the other side as well and do both at the same time since I have to have it aligned. I just hope these are easy to take off and put on.
Now that I think about it, I think I'll go ahead and order the other side as well and do both at the same time since I have to have it aligned. I just hope these are easy to take off and put on.
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^Agreed! Just ensure that those bolts/nuts are torqued back to factory specs and you should be good to go.
Oh, a pickler fork will go a long ways in helping you remove that piece. You can rent one from AutoZone for free (after deposit and tool is returned of course), or just pick one up to keep from Harbor Freight.
Oh, a pickler fork will go a long ways in helping you remove that piece. You can rent one from AutoZone for free (after deposit and tool is returned of course), or just pick one up to keep from Harbor Freight.
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Thanks for the info, one side was delivered today and the other should be here in a couple of days...then on to the install.
I've never worked on the suspension so this should be an experience.
I've never worked on the suspension so this should be an experience.
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Also, you have to change to whole lower pice where two ball joints are resided which will make the difference even more.
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Did you notice any noises with the ball joints leaking. My ball joints look the same as the ones you posted on the pic but are leaking a little more and i also have some weird noises coming it while driving in uneven roads. No pooping noises just crackling noises and thump noises from it.
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I have the same issue with the lower ball joints. However, if you do not mess with the steering components and just replace the ball joint assembly you won't have realigned your car. If your ball joints were in terrible (very bad) condition then realign your car. There's no info anywhere about this just putting it out there.
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