Front Lower Control Arms w/ 56k, 2001 GS430
11-18-08, 03:20 PM
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Front Lower Control Arms w/ 56k, 2001 GS430
I have a pair of lower control arms for the front from a GS430, 2001 model. These run from the spindle area (2 bolts from below) in an "s" shape diagonally to the rear and attach to the body via a stud and nut.
These are a 20 min job to remove and replace per side, contrary to the shop book showing 13 steps!
1. remove wheel.
2. remove 2 bolts at spindle.
3. remove lower chassis brace via 6 fasteners
4. remove nut and remove lower control arm.
5. reverse to reassemble.
I had a noise in the front end. Reportedly these bushings can wear and cause a clunking sound as they rap against the stud; to fix the bushing the entire control arm must be replaced. A shop diagnosed these as the cause for the noise. I bought new ones installed them myself. Noise remained. Turned out my noise was a sway bar bracket loose where it connects to the frame rail. There is nothing wrong with these control arms but 56k worth of mileage.
I will sell this pair for $150 plus shipping obo. 75002.
These are a 20 min job to remove and replace per side, contrary to the shop book showing 13 steps!
1. remove wheel.
2. remove 2 bolts at spindle.
3. remove lower chassis brace via 6 fasteners
4. remove nut and remove lower control arm.
5. reverse to reassemble.
I had a noise in the front end. Reportedly these bushings can wear and cause a clunking sound as they rap against the stud; to fix the bushing the entire control arm must be replaced. A shop diagnosed these as the cause for the noise. I bought new ones installed them myself. Noise remained. Turned out my noise was a sway bar bracket loose where it connects to the frame rail. There is nothing wrong with these control arms but 56k worth of mileage.
I will sell this pair for $150 plus shipping obo. 75002.
Last edited by gottahaveit2; 11-18-08 at 03:26 PM.
11-19-08, 09:47 AM
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um i hate to be the bearer of bad news but these are the parts that are recommended to replace so your tire doesnt fall off. only supposed to last 70-100k miles so y sell something that from the factory was already a bad part! sorry just dont wanna see this happen 2 someone after buying them
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
im not a hater so here is a post about reusing them, just concerned bout a part that wasnt very good from the oem
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
oh fyi i think advance has them for dirt cheap. i will pull my invoice and find who i got them from. they came to me sealed in the oem toyota bags (yes they are a toyota part even if u get them from lexus) and i think i only paid 150 for BOTH of mine
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
im not a hater so here is a post about reusing them, just concerned bout a part that wasnt very good from the oem
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
oh fyi i think advance has them for dirt cheap. i will pull my invoice and find who i got them from. they came to me sealed in the oem toyota bags (yes they are a toyota part even if u get them from lexus) and i think i only paid 150 for BOTH of mine
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11-19-08, 03:13 PM
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um i hate to be the bearer of bad news but these are the parts that are recommended to replace so your tire doesnt fall off. only supposed to last 70-100k miles so y sell something that from the factory was already a bad part! sorry just dont wanna see this happen 2 someone after buying them
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
im not a hater so here is a post about reusing them, just concerned bout a part that wasnt very good from the oem
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
oh fyi i think advance has them for dirt cheap. i will pull my invoice and find who i got them from. they came to me sealed in the oem toyota bags (yes they are a toyota part even if u get them from lexus) and i think i only paid 150 for BOTH of mine
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
im not a hater so here is a post about reusing them, just concerned bout a part that wasnt very good from the oem
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+control+arms
oh fyi i think advance has them for dirt cheap. i will pull my invoice and find who i got them from. they came to me sealed in the oem toyota bags (yes they are a toyota part even if u get them from lexus) and i think i only paid 150 for BOTH of mine
I must point out, the only thing you are being a bearer of is misinformation.
Yes the lower ball joint you point to in your threads is a often discussed item and we all need to read that and caution and safety first.
What I have here is the LOWER CONTROL ARM, not at all the same part. I'll put up a picture of what I have for sale to clarify. And yes every buyer should do their homework, just to clarify these are not lower ball joints!!
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11-20-08, 07:47 AM
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Picture of the bushing side, this mounts to the car body at the rear of the wheel, ties into the lower triangular chassis brace.
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11-20-08, 07:49 AM
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Here is the 2 bolt mounting end, this connects to the lower control arm just about under where the strut connects. Sorry for the low quality, I can offer better pics if requested, just wanted to clarify what these parts look like.
Also to restate, these parts were changed to try to fix a clunking sound; they were incorrectly diagnosed as the source of the clunk, which was merely a front sway bar mount to the frame; the car is low mileage GS430 has always run, drive, handle and worn tires perfectly even. If someone has a high mileage car w/ worn out arms or damage from a collision these could serve you.
Also according to the diagrams these parts are the following p/n's:
48068E (RH) passenger side
48069A (LH) driver side
Also to restate, these parts were changed to try to fix a clunking sound; they were incorrectly diagnosed as the source of the clunk, which was merely a front sway bar mount to the frame; the car is low mileage GS430 has always run, drive, handle and worn tires perfectly even. If someone has a high mileage car w/ worn out arms or damage from a collision these could serve you.
Also according to the diagrams these parts are the following p/n's:
48068E (RH) passenger side
48069A (LH) driver side
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11-24-08, 07:22 AM
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I must point out, the only thing you are being a bearer of is misinformation.
Yes the lower ball joint you point to in your threads is a often discussed item and we all need to read that and caution and safety first.
What I have here is the LOWER CONTROL ARM, not at all the same part. I'll put up a picture of what I have for sale to clarify. And yes every buyer should do their homework, just to clarify these are not lower ball joints!!
I must point out, the only thing you are being a bearer of is misinformation.
Yes the lower ball joint you point to in your threads is a often discussed item and we all need to read that and caution and safety first.
What I have here is the LOWER CONTROL ARM, not at all the same part. I'll put up a picture of what I have for sale to clarify. And yes every buyer should do their homework, just to clarify these are not lower ball joints!!
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It could be the pics for lack of lighting .
It seems the center sleeve is not centered without any load .
That being said the bushings are not going to keep the caster .
I would be interested in buying the arms themselves but not for the bushings which look done.
Let me know a reasonable price.
thanks
It seems the center sleeve is not centered without any load .
That being said the bushings are not going to keep the caster .
I would be interested in buying the arms themselves but not for the bushings which look done.
Let me know a reasonable price.
thanks
