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Old 12-14-15, 08:01 PM
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Default GS300 Rear control arm help

So I recently acquired this vehicle (1995 Lexus GS300) and it began to shake as I drove it, had a buddy look at the car and he told me it was the upper control arm for both sides on the rear of the vehicle.
The wheels wobble and I don't know if its just the bushing, or the entire upper. Either way can anyone give me some information on this piece and where it may be acquired? I have found a few things online that look promising but mostly they are diagrams of the entire rear suspension and im not 100% sure what to get, where to get it or if this part is actually going to cost me 500-800$ a piece...
Attached are images of the piece.
Any help would be majorly apreciated!

Here is where I was looking.
http://houseoflexus.com/parts/1995/L...%20cntrl%20arm

I noticed its called a "genuine" part, implying that its for the original model, but have these been made cheaper later? do I have other options?
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Hello! I found the rear arms for my GS300 95 on this site:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OE-SPEC-REAR-UPPER-CONTROL-ARM-SET-RH-LH-LEXUS-TOYOTA-GS300-SC-SUPRA-/371521671072?vxp=mtr&hash=item56806acfa0
I got them installed. SUPER price and service.
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That looks like a really good deal!!
Old 01-16-16, 05:21 PM
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Default Might also look at your rear sub frame bushings

Mine were shot in my 95 and the rear end would start to shake like a wet dog. Also if it feels like your tail is a bit loose around corners, check those bushings. Same thing we do on MK3 Supra's, same great results
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Originally Posted by alediaz
Hello! I found the rear arms for my GS300 95 on this site:

New OE Spec Rear Upper Control Arm Set RH LH Lexus Toyota GS300 SC Supra | eBay

I got them installed. SUPER price and service.
Sweet!! Thanks Брат!!
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Originally Posted by alediaz
Hello! I found the rear arms for my GS300 95 on this site:

New OE Spec Rear Upper Control Arm Set RH LH Lexus Toyota GS300 SC Supra eBay

I got them installed. SUPER price and service.

Did you get the arms installed or did you install them yourself? Mine is messed up from a tow since the ******* didn't strap the car down right..
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Can you just swap the bushings for some spherical bearings?
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My rear bushings on the control arms are shot. Causes the car to wobble side to side at highway speeds. I was going to get super pro bushings as I have replaced ALL lower bushings with super pro front and rear, but with 430k miles on the car, decided to get new arms as I am sure the ball joints are probably worn as well. Found these for $130 shipped for the pair. Hopefully they hold up for the rest of the time I have the car.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Set-of-....c100227.m3827
Old 05-04-19, 04:52 PM
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Dang the OEM parts are expensive! 900 dollar pair right there.

Makes me wonder why these are so cheap, or why there is such a huge markup on upper control arms from toyota!
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