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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 11:13 PM
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Hey guys so I have a 2007 lexus is250 AWD and my trusted mechanic says ill have to replace my struts soon along with my coil springs, ball joints,cv axle, and strut mounts

for my struts i think im gonna go with the KYB gas-a-just
ball joints are gonna be moog

im having trouble finding a good replacement for coil springs and ball joints so if any body has any suggestions id appreciate it
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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 03:57 AM
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Is he suggesting replacing the springs due to rust? How many miles are on your car? I’m not certain that I’ve ever heard that before. The car uses shocks btw. To cut labor costs, you can always look into coilovers. Tein FlexZ will run around 600.00 or so.
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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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How many miles on this and has been on rough roads all it's life? Axles seldom die until the boots have torn and grease flies out. You might want to get a second opinion. If it's bouncing down the road, likely need new shocks. If over 150k miles, I guess ball joints could be bad. Hard to beat OEM quality but it comes at a cost. The repairs you mention might rival the value of the car if done wrong or they are not necessary. GL PS - you might source a low mileage wreck and consider a parts purchase.
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