New control Arms or Daizen?
09-10-10, 07:53 PM
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New control Arms or Daizen?
Going back and forth as to what to do, about to drive this vibrating pos off a cliff... What would you guys do? gen new arms/ If I do that then how long will they last before they become boned again? Get Dazen bushings (where by the way, can't find them on Sewells website and TM doesn't answer emails going on two months) and get way worse ride quality? I need opinions people!!!
09-10-10, 08:25 PM
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I just ordered whole set of bushings for my 01 GS430 from TMEngineering today. I've been in touch with them via email for the last two days. I'm replacing all front arms bushings plus steering rack bushings and sway bars bushings. Total cost so far $200 plus obviously my labor....
09-10-10, 09:15 PM
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09-11-10, 05:27 AM
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How many miles on your car? Even if you replaced the upper bushings you'd still eventually have to replace the arms due to the ball joints wearing out.
I just got rid of the Daizens on my 98. I finally have a quiet suspension AND the real Lexus ride.
If the Daizens aren't greased properly on installation they'll squeak and squeak and squeak.
SOme even say they require regular re-greasing. Too much maintenance for me.
I just got rid of the Daizens on my 98. I finally have a quiet suspension AND the real Lexus ride.
If the Daizens aren't greased properly on installation they'll squeak and squeak and squeak.
SOme even say they require regular re-greasing. Too much maintenance for me.
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09-11-10, 07:02 AM
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thats what I hear, plus the arms are about $300 and about $600 for labor, Dazien is $100 and about $800 for labor in Canada so its pretty much same thing. Car has 65k on it. Shakes like a sonovabeyatch. My only concern is how long the new arms will last with the supposedly re-designed bushing..
09-11-10, 08:01 AM
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thats what I hear, plus the arms are about $300 and about $600 for labor, Dazien is $100 and about $800 for labor in Canada so its pretty much same thing. Car has 65k on it. Shakes like a sonovabeyatch. My only concern is how long the new arms will last with the supposedly re-designed bushing..
09-11-10, 02:36 PM
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I am talking about the lower control arm#2...Way more complicated install..
I bought the Beck/Arnley UCAs from RockAuto for $125 each. I want my car to last another 70-80kmiles. I doubt I'll have to change them out again. FWIW, I replaced mine part because of the Daizen squeak but more importantly because the upper ball joints were on their way out.
