Cheap fix question
09-02-09, 06:43 AM
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Cheap fix question
Morning LexNation,
I got a 94 that I just started hearing a wobbling sound from the front driver side wheel. My tires are good and I wanted to know if Im thinking correctly leaning toward replacing the ball joint. If so where can I get one for my model LS.
Thanks Gang
09-02-09, 07:22 AM
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i got a good price on a genuine oem pair off ebay (~$150). seems like it was close to the going rate from the sponsoring lexus dealerships so the vendors section is another possibility.
09-02-09, 09:48 AM
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Well................
Found out what it was.........Right side upper control arm and ball assembly.
Cost to replace $1100
09-02-09, 09:54 AM
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what part fo it is bad? the ball joint or the bushings?
09-02-09, 09:59 AM
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i picked up a used one for $100 from a junkyard...looked mint and working fine.
for the LS, the UBJ can not be replaced separately and u have to buy a new assembly which sucks..
09-02-09, 10:39 AM
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Yep, that it does, suck.
Cheepest one Ive seen is on Ebay for $305
09-02-09, 10:40 AM
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Anybody you know parting one out..................or feel sorry for a Lex Owner, lol
09-02-09, 10:49 AM
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try a junkyard dude! i think theres a couple ppl parting out their junked LS's in the classifieds.
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iffy history on those aftermarket parts from what i've read.
09-02-09, 02:37 PM
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This is what I was told I needed
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09-02-09, 04:14 PM
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The arnott's have been used by quite a few members and have been deemed to be at LEAST of adequate quality.
09-02-09, 04:45 PM
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I got my genuine ones for the same price as the arnott ones. PM me if you want the contact details for the dealership here in NZ, freight shouldnt cost you too much.
09-02-09, 04:52 PM
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Lifetime warranty, can't suck too bad. People seem to not hate them, anyway.
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Quote:
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The arnott's have been used by quite a few members and have been deemed to be at LEAST of adequate quality.
I'm running the Arnott UCA's and haven't had any problems with them...