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Old 08-11-09, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tonysgs300
Hey Lexizm thanks. I thought it may be the ball joints but not sure? Does anyone know where you get replacement ball joints? and are they a DIY or do you have to have some special tool? Now Im kinda freaked to drive my baby for the sake of hurting my son and wife?
dealership usually has them for under $100/side since it's a common thing for GSs.

there should be a DIY somewhere...try searching.

special tools: you'll need a 2 or 3 claw SST puller. free to rent at autozone (you pay like 30 bucks up front but you get it back once you return it).

I'd do it for you for Outback Steakhouse if you were in Chicago .
...not sure why but have a craving for Outback now lol.
Old 10-20-09, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kevin.tran
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it just happen to me its scary
Old 10-20-09, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by LXCLUSIV
it just happen to me its scary
hope your ok. The thing I hate the most is a little part like that can cause a lot of damage.
Old 10-22-09, 02:07 PM
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damn bro that sucks.... i think imma do mine 2 i have a bout 155k on mine and guna do it if i can ever find a daizen bushing kit i can do it all at once.... glad ur ok and car isnt 2 jacked up... thanks for the heads up!
Old 11-11-09, 05:02 PM
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FYI for people that need OEM part numbers:
Left: 43340-39345
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Old 11-18-09, 07:53 AM
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05 GS300, Almost 53k miles, should I be concerned? I am not the best driver
Old 11-18-09, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DangWhat
05 GS300, Almost 53k miles, should I be concerned? I am not the best driver
You should be fine. I just changed mine @ 103,xxx miles and the ball joints weren't TOO worn. It had just a little play in it and a bit squished compared to new. I do need to change my tie-rod ends though. The rubber boots are broken and now spewing grease everywhere.
Old 11-18-09, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DangWhat
05 GS300, Almost 53k miles, should I be concerned? I am not the best driver
Originally Posted by c4lvin
You should be fine. I just changed mine @ 103,xxx miles and the ball joints weren't TOO worn. It had just a little play in it and a bit squished compared to new. I do need to change my tie-rod ends though. The rubber boots are broken and now spewing grease everywhere.
there have been cases of them wearing out at 60k....but since u have the newer designed ones u SHOULD be ok....if u really worried bout it, change them and take the peace of mind
Old 11-19-09, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
there have been cases of them wearing out at 60k....but since u have the newer designed ones u SHOULD be ok....if u really worried bout it, change them and take the peace of mind
I would not mind just changing them but being a very non car guy, I am a computer guy I have very big concerns about going to a shop asking for work Trying to get hold off a good person in the Dallas area (Jefftsai? heard hes the best but his PMs are full )
Old 11-19-09, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DangWhat
I would not mind just changing them but being a very non car guy, I am a computer guy I have very big concerns about going to a shop asking for work Trying to get hold off a good person in the Dallas area (Jefftsai? heard hes the best but his PMs are full )
yea...don't take it to just any shop in that area...get a hold of Jeff. Trust me on this. I'm redoing a "reputable" shops work on my car up in the Galveston area.
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Originally Posted by DangWhat
I would not mind just changing them but being a very non car guy, I am a computer guy I have very big concerns about going to a shop asking for work Trying to get hold off a good person in the Dallas area (Jefftsai? heard hes the best but his PMs are full )
I have his (Jeff Tsai's) contact info if you need it?
Old 11-19-09, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
yea...don't take it to just any shop in that area...get a hold of Jeff. Trust me on this. I'm redoing a "reputable" shops work on my car up in the Galveston area.
Yeah that worries me that I will give it to a nice shop and then get work that is not done, and work that I do need is done crappy!


Originally Posted by c4lvin
I have his (Jeff Tsai's) contact info if you need it?
No, that is fine, I will try and PM here or drop an open message to him, don't want to invade his privacy!
Old 11-26-09, 08:17 PM
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How many miles were on your car when that happened??
Old 11-28-09, 01:15 AM
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This just happened to me tonight. 109k miles.

From what I saw the ABS wire snapped but my fender damage didnt look so bad, probably be fine if I roll them. I'll see the carnage tomorrow morning...

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Old 11-29-09, 02:49 PM
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When you broke your ball joint did it turn on your VSC,ABS, VSC OFF on your dash??? beacause i just broke mine and luckly i was in my driveway. But when it broke those three turned on in my dash. I just replaced the ball joints on both sides and those three lights are still on, and i unhooked my battery and it still didnt turn them off. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do please?

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