migitymark

I was looking at the Sewell beta website:

beta.lexus-parts.com

they have a search function where they list every ball joint part number for the car you enter. I put in my 00 gs4 and got close to 100 part numbers ranging in price from a little over 30 bucks to 90 or so for a ball joint. Are these old part numbers with bad prices or what? I checked the 30 something dollar ball joint and it said 'available'

Has anyone had any experience with their new site or these part numbers?

GSoup

Lexus Lower Ball Joint Set - LH and RH

http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetai...CategoryID=113

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

This is the screen that you should have like the one Gsoup posted up.. Those new pages that Sewell posted up are confusing to look at.. GL..

migitymark

They are confusing, because theres no way there are 50-100 different balll joints for the car. I'm just trying to figure out if I can order the cheaper part number and get the proper ball joint.

I'd make a guess that those are old part numbers and theyve been replaced with new part numbers...anyone want to chime in on that?

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

You can place your order from the page that GSoup posted up.. I ordered them a few weeks ago. No problems at all..

kit cat

iTrader: (6)

would I need anything else if I wanted to change the lower ball joint? Any bolts/nuts/stupid stuff that matter most when it comes to this kind of installs?

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

New bolts come with the ball-joints.. If budget allows i would order the tie rods also.. YOu might as well change them to since the tie rod comes off the ball joint.. I'm waiting to do the tie rods personally.. GL..

kit cat

iTrader: (6)

dont worry, I plan on changing tie rods while I'm at it, its only like 90bucks I think. But thanks for the advice .

migitymark

it only takes 3 minutes to take the tie rod off, and 2 of those minutes are spent finding the tool to do it...just do the tie rods when they have play in them and postpone spending 90 bucks more....I'm not a big fan of throwing parts at a car. It might leave dents

Chenzo26

Well, with my '99 GS4 at 125K miles, I think changing both at the same time would be a good idea. I have started to hear the clunking noise whenever I turn, so I'm hoping I don't have a wicked ball joint failure before my parts are delivered. I am planning on posting pics and writing up a DIY once I have completed the ball joints/tie rod replacement.

olddog

iTrader: (2)

i called sewell lexus today and they quoted me about 90 bucks each for the l and R=180 + shipping but the link above shows 123 =shipping.
i have heard of others saying they got these for 110shipped from them or is it carson?
is there a CL discount code to put in at the checkout on sewell lexus?
i need to order these asap. squeaking sound is coming when wheels are turned.
thanks
olddog

Lexamatic

Ball joints from Sewell $110 for the pair plus shipping. Next best price was $68 each from ******************.com which also sells genuine toyota parts. Changed mine 2 weeks ago @120k miles. Worth every penny at twice the price.

olddog

iTrader: (2)

how did you buy from sewell.
online or by phone?
cos online it says 123 plus shipping.
please advise.
thanks
olddog
BTW, did you change your tie rods too?

migitymark

look for the box to type in a promotion code enter CL911M & recalculate to get 10% off at checkout

Lexamatic

I just called Peter and told him I found Sewell on CL. Very helpful and very professional. Also did tie rods and Daizen steering rack bushings with my shock/spring/swaybar install.