djspawn00

While changing my oil the other day I noticed that I have excessive play on my front wheels and it looks like its time for new upper and lower ball joints. I know OEM is the best way to go but I just can't afford $415 for each control arm. Below is the quote I got for the parts from irontoad. I used them for all of my lexus OEM purchases. At 126k of driving on harsh NYC streets I'm surprised they lasted this long. To get to the point I was wondering if anyone would recommend a specific aftermarket brand. I've had great experiences with Beck/Arnley and Dorman but I dont think Beck is making the control arms anymore, either that or I just can't find them. The after market parts are less than half of what the OEM parts cost. I'd just appreciated some feedback. I dont want to take chances with the Balljoints so I need to change them asap. If it were something less important I would save up for OEM but right now thats not gonna happen. As always, Thanks for the input.

R/s front upper control arm (comes w/ball joint)
48610-39085---$415.98
L/s front upper control arm (comes w/ball joint)
48630-39055---$415.98
R/s lower ball joint 43330-39535---$65.65
L/s lower ball joint 43340-39415---$65.65
**The lower ball joints are sold separately from the control arms.


Edit.
I'm getting the aftermarket control arms from rockauto.com I'm going OEM for the lower ball joints.

toy4life86

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how much are the uppers from Rock auto?
Do you think the rock auto ones are OEM like the timing belt waterpump they offer.
I Was going to buy the waterpump timing belt kit from them but Was actually to get a better price from a Lexus Dealer
Let me know how they are I am going to replace all bushings have already replaced lower balljoints but now am going to buy all the daizen kits to replace bushings only thing left would be upper control arm ball joint

djspawn00

The rockauto parts are NOT oem. They are from aftermarket companies specified on their parts pages. I also have the daizen kit, i guess I can have the bushings pressed on the aftermarket arms. I'll order them tonight and post an initial review.

djspawn00

Here's the pricing from my order... I got everything for less than the cost of one new OEM control arm... kinda worries me a little.

2002 LEXUS GS300 3.0L 2997cc L6 FI [2JZGE] DOHC
BECK/ARNLEY 1015781 (101-5781) Control Arm $ 139.79 139.79
BECK/ARNLEY 1015782 (101-5782) Control Arm $ 126.79 126.79
BECK/ARNLEY 1014960 (101-4960) Ball Joint $ 53.79 53.79
BECK/ARNLEY 1014959 (101-4959) Ball Joint $ 53.79 53.79

Discount $ -18.71
Shipping Location 1 Ground (FedEx or UPS) $ 15.14
Shipping Location 2 Ground (FedEx or UPS) $ 11.47
Order Total $ 382.06

99GSThree

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Did you get a chance to install the arms yet? I too need new uppers. Also what discount code did you use at Rock Auto? Thanks in advance!

shlounek

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Yes, please tell us how the purchase and install went?

Also 99GSThree, below is a 5% discount for rock auto I got by email the other day

21437851788771

mole

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I just ordered ball joints, tie rod ends and a passenger UCA, I paid less than $550 shipped. I bought all from sewell lexus with the discount that clublexus members get.

I know I paid more for oem but I did it exactly for the reason you commented on.

alexdan

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if anyone in socal (mole that would be you) need the parts install let me know> check out the post i have on CL
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ion-rehab.html

99GSThree

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Thanks!........

excluesive

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i should probably order new uppers...

99GSThree

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To the OP: any news on how the Beck Arnley UCAs were? did you get a chance to install yet? I am going to order mine tonight or tomorrow. Mine are squeeking/creeking like a mother over every bump i go over. The squeek is coming from the ball joint itself. It even makes noise as i get in and out of the car.
Thanks!!

99GSThree

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I actually ended up ordering them from my local Advance Auto Parts. I called and gave them the Beck Arnley part #'s and he told me $153.00 each. I get a discount working at a dealer. After discount they are $128 each,no tax. I will get them by Thursday or Friday. About the same price as Rock Auto but it's nice to buy from a local brick and mortar store.

Grantville

I did the beck arnley UCA on my gs. They are owned by dana corp a huge company that makes all kinds of OE drivetrain parts. Ever heard of the Dana 60 rear end ? Very popular for muscle cars, the dana 80 are ford super duties.