Suspension and Brakes Springs, shocks, coilovers, sways, braces, brakes, etc.

Aftermarket Lower Ball Joints & Tie Rods

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-07-12, 08:42 PM
  #31  
Mr Jokster
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (8)
 
Mr Jokster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 6,466
Received 88 Likes on 80 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Pakyaw
Ok thanks! I don't feel any shaking while on the roll yet so I guess I have to keep on the watch. Anyhow, I have a pair Moog LBJ ready for installation which I bought from Amazon. Since the old ones look pretty good, I will keep them for now maximize its value.
Look in the suspension section, there is a sticky in regards to ball joints and the such. Gives you all the info you need to look for signs of need of replacement.

BTW, welcome to Club Lexus
Old 06-07-12, 08:57 PM
  #32  
kped Gs430
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (10)
 
kped Gs430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: ca
Posts: 1,126
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Great to see you back on here , OG like you needs to post more often and help us youngins haha thanks for all the info Jokster
Old 06-07-12, 09:32 PM
  #33  
Mr Jokster
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (8)
 
Mr Jokster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 6,466
Received 88 Likes on 80 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kped Gs430
Great to see you back on here , OG like you needs to post more often and help us youngins haha thanks for all the info Jokster
Wow, what a total compliment Thanks I had to take a long break to cool off on noobs LoL
Old 06-14-12, 06:16 PM
  #34  
ElitistK
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
ElitistK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 2,638
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

bump for chrispy because he's too lazy to search
Old 06-14-12, 09:09 PM
  #35  
Mr Jokster
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (8)
 
Mr Jokster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
Posts: 6,466
Received 88 Likes on 80 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ElitistK
bump for chrispy because he's too lazy to search
LMAO! Thats too funny! Haha!
Old 06-21-12, 09:04 AM
  #36  
spartan300
Driver School Candidate
 
spartan300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Washington
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have some figs engineering outer tie rods and rear toe links for sale. All brand new in plastic never mounted.

Last edited by spartan300; 06-21-12 at 09:30 AM.
Old 06-21-12, 09:25 AM
  #37  
GS4TEK
Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
GS4TEK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: CHICAGO
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Just bought Moog LBJ and tie rod end from Advance auto parts 2lbj 2 outer tie rods for less than $130 free shipping. Those Moog parts have Three Five 555 stamped on it and they are made in Japan. Im satisfied..
Old 09-26-12, 07:16 AM
  #38  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 62 Likes on 60 Posts
Default

Thanks Mr. Jokster....I priced out a few parts on ebay and not bad.. Thanks for the part numbers..

Any advice on what company to get the Lower Control arm #2 from?
Old 10-02-12, 09:03 PM
  #39  
FinLIFE
Pole Position
iTrader: (8)
 
FinLIFE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: chicago
Posts: 2,418
Received 37 Likes on 34 Posts
Default

how often do these lbj's need to be greased?
Old 10-29-12, 01:21 PM
  #40  
BayAreaLex
Instructor
 
BayAreaLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 1,224
Received 55 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Here are pics of the parts. You can clearly see the size difference with the lower ball joints, the inner tie rods look like the Moogs are thinner, but thats just the picture. For some reason every picture I took of them looked that way, but in person they were the same size:
That's very helpful! Thanks for posting the part numbers and pics!

Those Moog Balljoints look great!
Old 11-01-12, 01:42 PM
  #41  
timtim14
Rookie
 
timtim14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

LIKE. Im doing this next springtime for sure. Thanks you Mr. Jokester
Old 11-03-12, 04:55 PM
  #42  
BayAreaLex
Instructor
 
BayAreaLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 1,224
Received 55 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

Although the Sewell poly caster arm bushings improved my steering wheel shimmy, the MOOG balljoints and tie rod ends completely eliminated it.

For $35 per balljoint and $17 per tie rod end, just do it folks!

Steering feels brand new.
Old 11-14-12, 01:03 PM
  #43  
BayAreaLex
Instructor
 
BayAreaLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 1,224
Received 55 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
RH Upper Control Arm - RK620335 (check ebay for better pricing)
LH Upper Control Arm - RK620336 (check ebay for better pricing)
O'reillys carries these for $125/each for MOOG. Best price I've seen out there.
Old 11-14-12, 01:47 PM
  #44  
NEbiker10
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
NEbiker10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MA
Posts: 958
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I just bought LBJ, OTR, and sway bar links. Scored them cheappppppp on amazon. 32.00 each for the LBJ (Moog) and 22 for the OTR's.


Did you struggle as much as I did getting those lower ball join bolts out connecting to the knuckle???
Old 11-14-12, 01:50 PM
  #45  
MonkikiX
Driver School Candidate
 
MonkikiX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: California
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

A breaker bar made the ball joint knuckle bolts come off easy for me.


Quick Reply: Aftermarket Lower Ball Joints & Tie Rods



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:10 AM.