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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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So i took my gs to lexus and they want to charge me $912 to replace my caster bars on the front end of the car. Is there another name for these parts and is this something that i can do myself to avoid the labor charges? I am mechanically inclined i just don't know if I would need any special tools. Thanks guys
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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Impact gun would be needed those things over time are so tight that there is no other way to remove them.
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The caster arms take some work to remove but I've done it at home before. You just need some breaker bars.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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caster arms??? peace of cake haha but was a bit of a struggle if ur doing it at the house like i did but i would say 20 minutes each side.... keep in mind, you need to have a jack push up on the LCA so it would line up.. just be careful and dont cross them threads.. shoot i should of did a write up for a DIY haha
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According to the manual it requires a special tool??? i was also told the the caster arms are also called "lower control arms"....??

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Yes they're called lower control arms (1 of the 2).

There is no special tool required. You can do it with basic hand tools.
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thats correct... i believe they are 17mm or 19, i forgot.... also 14mm for the ugly bar that attaches to it haha
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