werewolf

So I am about to do a DIY on the lower ball joints on my GS400.

I am putting in the redesigned 2001+ newer, better ball joints.

How much life (XX,000 miles) can I expect out of them (ballpark)?

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

Cant really say for sure because there aren't too many 01+ with a lot of miles. I just know that all the 01+ GS balljoints that i've done, there was no play in it, even though the cars had ~100k miles on it.

3UZFTE

108k on my original ball joints.. Although i have checked them around 90k, i am affraid after reading these posts and seeing pictures, i should just change them to be safe.

werewolf

If I just change the ball joints and not the tie rods do I need an alignment done?

Thanks

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

An alignment is needed anytime you change the geometry of the suspension. If there is no vertical play on the ball joints, then there should theoretically be no change in geometry.

I replaced my joints without an alignment and after a few thousands of miles, my tires still looks great with no irregular wear.

puz pounda

I've got an 01' and mine lasted till about 125k before I could tell it needed to be changed. I only had to change the passenger side. The driver's side was replaced previously due to an accident.