empera

iTrader: (13)

Could someone help me diagnose an issue with my gs300. I have a pretty loud creaking coming from the front of my car. It does it on and off but its doing it more now a days. It happens with i come to a stop and when i turn the wheel. It doesnt seem like its the struts or springs because i shake the car up and down and can't hear the noise. Me and a buddy think it may be the lower control arm but could use other's input.

Here's a video for the noise.

repugnante

That's your lower ball joint and I HIGHLY recommend that you do not drive it until you are able to get it fixed.

brainsurge

Get it to a shop immediately or change the lbj's yourself.

SaiyanGS3

iTrader: (8)

it's the ****ty oem lbj's. lexus TOTALLY dropped the ball with the oem lbj's!! it's been a problem for the GS line since 93. change with moog and you will be happy. that sound is metal that's about to snap.

OooDang

Yeah change it I a had that issue like a lot of us here but I kept driving on it. Wasn't a good idea

armanitran

iTrader: (-1)

It sounds like a seal, it's probably a seal.



Like everyone said, LBJ. I wouldn't recommend driving it. Tow it to a shop or if you're feeling adventurous.. haha

rofflehous

anyone ever heard that noise for a few days after the LBJ install? after I installed my moogs I had a similar noise but went away in about 2 miles.
I loaded the joints with new grease because they were not fully loaded from moog.

erknjerk78

iTrader: (1)

I did even after packing them with grease. I took 'em off and sent them back to Amazon and they sent me a new set the next day. No probs with the replacement set either.

rofflehous

They haven't done it since.

MikeFoxx

iTrader: (8)

man this could go bad fast. order those parts and keep it parked till you can slap them on.

angus

iTrader: (4)

Yes, I will chime in as well. This is a well known problem and to add the info that everyone seems to be leaving out - if you keep driving, you could hit a bump or pothole (or not even) and the wheel will basically rip off your car - best case scenario, you need a new fender and knuckle, maybe a wheel, tire and tirerod end - oh and don't forget the ABS wire.

Worse case scenario - you'll wreck your car.

Even worse case? Don't even ask -

Tow your car to get the LBJ changed and check the uppers too.

angus

iTrader: (4)

Here you are:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...gs-owners.html

That kind of thing happens and the laughter I hear in your little video will stop...

empera

iTrader: (13)

It's done, Got the part from Advanced auto, replaced it in my driveway with a buddy of mine. Drank some beers.
Back on the street.

Thanks for the help guys!! really appreciate the quick diagnose.

armanitran

iTrader: (-1)

It would appear that LBJ's are a VERY urgent matter

empera

iTrader: (13)

lol yea, reason why i got on that asap.