Lower Ball Joints Question
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Lower Ball Joints Question
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-GS300-GS400-GS430-SC430-98-05-LOWER-BALL-JOINTS-/370715055671?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AGS430&hash=item565056d637&vxp=mtr
Is this a good deal? My car has 172,xxx miles and yes the joints been changed once at 90k.
I've been looking on eBay for the whole kit but don't see any OEM just aftermarket. My car still rides really smooth and my kids enjoy the ride. I just want piece in mind while driving and not like something is gonna happen.
I found some on ebay and here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Lower-Control-Arm-Ball-Joint-Outer-Tie-Rod-End-Sway-Bar-Link-GS300-GS400-/350649393923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AGS430&hash=item51a4552303&vxp=mtr
^^^ Want a kit just like this but in OEM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS-SC-2-Upper-Control-Arms-Ball-Joint-2-Lower-Control-Arms-BallJoints-/121033365245?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AGS430&hash=item1c2e2696fd&vxp=mtr
^^^ Not bad at all but the brand ANH is kinda odd to me.
What other site do you use? Thank you for the help CL!
Is this a good deal? My car has 172,xxx miles and yes the joints been changed once at 90k.
I've been looking on eBay for the whole kit but don't see any OEM just aftermarket. My car still rides really smooth and my kids enjoy the ride. I just want piece in mind while driving and not like something is gonna happen.
I found some on ebay and here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Lower-Control-Arm-Ball-Joint-Outer-Tie-Rod-End-Sway-Bar-Link-GS300-GS400-/350649393923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AGS430&hash=item51a4552303&vxp=mtr
^^^ Want a kit just like this but in OEM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-GS-SC-2-Upper-Control-Arms-Ball-Joint-2-Lower-Control-Arms-BallJoints-/121033365245?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AGS430&hash=item1c2e2696fd&vxp=mtr
^^^ Not bad at all but the brand ANH is kinda odd to me.
What other site do you use? Thank you for the help CL!
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www.rockauto.com will have everything you need. You can also check with Sewell Lexus if you want OEM parts.
#9
moog ball joints are repacked 555 ball joint made in japan (very good quality)
i bought mobil 1 synthetic grase (part #7070090) and grease gun (part #7070489) (good reviews, much better than $10 grease gun from harbor freight) and paid around $20 after discount code from advance auto parts (discount codes can be found on internet)
i bought mobil 1 synthetic grase (part #7070090) and grease gun (part #7070489) (good reviews, much better than $10 grease gun from harbor freight) and paid around $20 after discount code from advance auto parts (discount codes can be found on internet)
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But I have to grease its every oil change?? What happens if I'm in a rush and forgot. WOuld it pop on me?
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Lexus GS300 GS400 GS430 SC430 98 05 Lower Ball Joints | eBay
Is this a good deal? My car has 172,xxx miles and yes the joints been changed once at 90k.
I've been looking on eBay for the whole kit but don't see any OEM just aftermarket. My car still rides really smooth and my kids enjoy the ride. I just want piece in mind while driving and not like something is gonna happen.
I found some on ebay and here is the link:
Upper Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Outer Tie Rod End Sway Bar Link GS300 GS400 | eBay
^^^ Want a kit just like this but in OEM.
Lexus GS SC 2 Upper Control Arms Ball Joint 2 Lower Control Arms Balljoints | eBay
^^^ Not bad at all but the brand ANH is kinda odd to me.
What other site do you use? Thank you for the help CL!
Is this a good deal? My car has 172,xxx miles and yes the joints been changed once at 90k.
I've been looking on eBay for the whole kit but don't see any OEM just aftermarket. My car still rides really smooth and my kids enjoy the ride. I just want piece in mind while driving and not like something is gonna happen.
I found some on ebay and here is the link:
Upper Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Outer Tie Rod End Sway Bar Link GS300 GS400 | eBay
^^^ Want a kit just like this but in OEM.
Lexus GS SC 2 Upper Control Arms Ball Joint 2 Lower Control Arms Balljoints | eBay
^^^ Not bad at all but the brand ANH is kinda odd to me.
What other site do you use? Thank you for the help CL!
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2002/3375.html
#14
What's your next best option? None of the other options allow you to add grease at all, so even if you don't add grease to your Moog beyond the initial install you are in the same situation as the other choices.
If you say you are in a rush and get your oil changed at a "Lube, oil, and filter" joint then finally you can take them up that you have something for them to "lube". Or just ask them to do it when you get other maintenance such as when you rotate tires, brakes, coolant or whatever. This should be a nothing service, or at most a couple bucks.
Last edited by raytseng; 04-26-13 at 10:32 AM.
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If you get the Moogs, spring for some 90degree elbow zerk fittings, and use them in lieu of the straight fittings that come with the joints. It'll make greasing them when they're on the car MUCH easier!!
$6 well spent at any autoparts store.
$6 well spent at any autoparts store.