Upper Control Arm is needed!
02-25-14, 10:26 AM
#1
Pole Position
Thread Starter
i have a 1994 LS400 and was told the front ball joints are loose. i can feel a slight wobble when I slow down after decelerating from the freeway.....i heard that some people have information on some aftermarket UCA's....any help is appreciated!
Last edited by OMAHA; 04-04-14 at 09:54 PM.
03-02-14, 07:16 AM
#7
Some of the posts that I have read regarding aftermarket UCA replacements have reported that they may have a short life. You might want to make sure that the upper ball joint is really the problem.
I have the same problem with a wiggly front end but have been reluctant to buy aftermarket Chinese replacements.
As I see it here are some choices:
$100 Aftermarket Upper Control Arm replacements.
Urethane/Poly replacement for UCA bushings, re-use ball joints if the old units are OK.
$550 (per side) new OEM assemblies from Toyota
What are your opinions?
I have the same problem with a wiggly front end but have been reluctant to buy aftermarket Chinese replacements.
As I see it here are some choices:
$100 Aftermarket Upper Control Arm replacements.
Urethane/Poly replacement for UCA bushings, re-use ball joints if the old units are OK.
$550 (per side) new OEM assemblies from Toyota
What are your opinions?
Last edited by dveneman; 03-02-14 at 09:13 AM. Reason: spelling
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#8
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03-02-14, 10:08 AM
#9
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and on a purchase of this size (two of them), you should be able to negotiate even a better deal with your local Lexus dealership, given that their cost on the part is closer to ~$175-$230 each, depending on dealership parts volume.
Last edited by LScowboyLS; 03-02-14 at 10:13 AM.
03-02-14, 11:27 AM
#11
Lexus Champion
03-02-14, 12:07 PM
#14
I was very lucky when I needed one for my 1994, rang the dealer and was quoted £521.00 ($750.00) looked at aftermarket then found an OEM one from Japparts on ebay here in the UK for £120.00 ($175.00) shipped.
Couldn't press the Buy it Now any quicker!
Unfortunately they only had the one otherwise I would have got both.
Couldn't press the Buy it Now any quicker!
Unfortunately they only had the one otherwise I would have got both.
03-02-14, 01:17 PM
#15
new OEM from Toyota is only $411 per side with our Sewell Lexus discount
and on a purchase of this size (two of them), you should be able to negotiate even a better deal with your local Lexus dealership, given that their cost on the part is closer to ~$175-$230 each, depending on dealership parts volume.
and on a purchase of this size (two of them), you should be able to negotiate even a better deal with your local Lexus dealership, given that their cost on the part is closer to ~$175-$230 each, depending on dealership parts volume.
Thanks for that idea of asking for a lower price from a local dealer. I have one in mind.
I guess if I plan to drive the car for another 100k miles, it makes sense to get the best parts (Genuine Toyota) available. Notice how I am starting to justify the idea.