sclexus300

I've reviewed the threads on ball joint issues on here and I've noticed the unmistakeable sounds of cranking/creaky/popping noise from my front lower suspension. On automd.com, the repair estimate for my '99 GS300 with 69K miles would be about $185. If anyone had their GS ball joints replaced by a private shop, what did you end up paying?

Thanks

SSC

str8lucky

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Very easy to do yourself. Check out the DIY threads and save $$$. Took me 3hrs for my first time ever messing with suspension.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...-pictures.html

justablkv8

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99 with 65k?

did u buy it from a guy that lives within walking distance of everything including the dealership?

drewefx

Get it fixed asap or you will pay lots for damages when it falls off your car.. It happened to me!!!

MikeFoxx

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I think i paid $60 to put um on bought oem from sewell cant remember the cost but u can check the site. Register ur screen name for the discount

xplosion79

If it's $185 for both sides, do it. I think they are about $68 each.

randee973

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yea please do that asaaaaaap i ended up buying a fender getting it painted and replaced both lbj;;; after mine broke up while driving

sclexus300

Thanks for the info. I'd do it myself, but don't have the proper equipment. I'll have a mechanic check it out. I saw the pics in the searches on here of cars where the ball joints busted and definitely want to avoid that. The low mileage and great condition of the car was a major factor in my deciding to buy it. I bought it from a dealer and believe it was driven primarily as a second car by the previous owner. The rear and front passenger seats don't even look as if anyone has ever sat on them.

SaiyanGS3

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^^^^Stop talkin and start replacing! You saw the threads...what are you waiting on. After viewing the threads, I had those things immediately replaced. I paid $120 for both lbj's and tie rods from Rock Auto, using Moog suspension parts. I didn't want to trust the faulty oem part. Labor was $100 for both sides. You should replace the tie rods at the same time because you HAVE TO take those off to replace the lbj's. It only makes sense to do it at the same time.