mbrown1782

Hey all - I began having a terrible "popping" noise from my right passenger side, I originally thought that it was maybe a caliper getting hung up. It wasn't as everything seemed pretty tight and working properly (I went ahead and changed the brake pads while I had everything torn apart). After reading through these forums - I have come to the conclusion that it must be the ball joint wearing out and it needs replaced - does this sound like the culprit?

While I was under the car with the passenger wheel removed, I also noticed this bar rusting through - does this have something to do with my ball joint wearing out and WHAT IS THIS PART?

vwynn

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i believe thats the chassis brace. If it has a triangular shape to it

pizdets17

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just get this instead of the factory one which is almost same price
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...-2002-443.html

mbrown1782

Thanks for the quick reply! Is this a DIY part and what does this part do / what does this brace being weak do?

vwynn

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easily DIY,,. jack up the car and just unbolt the bolts that hold it.. just 6 bolts.

the brace stiffens the chassis when cornering and what not.

pizdets17

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what he said.

sam430

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btw, the price is even lower for cl members...also, u will need two longer bolts for the trd version.

vwynn

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i believe i have a spare chassis bar here if u are interested.

mbrown1782

Thanks for all the great info...

How much are you wanting for your chassis bar vwynn?

I'm going to get / replace my ball joints / tie rods this afternoon so I don't have a ot of extra cash laying around for car repairs for this car...

PHML

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dang....your lower control brace (lcb) has bad corrosion. If salt is used on the roads during winter...I can see why this happens to the steel. Consider getting an aluminum replacement lcb.

sakataj

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post # 34 OP

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...tom-stuff.html

$50 + shipping