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mine had 135K miles . the front shock were leaks, and i have some vibration issue with brake too. All the control arms shot
So i send it to my friend shop .
total cost part + labor around $2500
Im very happy with the result .
I did all that plus end-links, tie rod ends and sway bar bushings. I still have a slight knock on the passengers side. I hear it more when turning left at times.
Make sure that when they tightened the inner control arm bushing pinch bolts, that the car's weight was on the tires. Otherwise the bushings will be twisted as the car sits normally, and only untwisted when the tire drops into a pothole (which is rare).
Even the Lexus factory in Japan made this mistake on my car. The lower inner bushings are clearly twisted, as evidenced by the spiral crack pattern.
It really is such an easy front suspension to work on, I bet your friend had no problem whatsoever doing this repair. I like the garage, nice and bright, clean.
I'm don my sway bar bushings, ball joints and links in a couple weeks. I'm really hoping I don't have to remove the steering knuckle to get that ball joint out, but I guess if I have to it's not a huge deal.
Make sure that when they tightened the inner control arm bushing pinch bolts, that the car's weight was on the tires. Otherwise the bushings will be twisted as the car sits normally, and only untwisted when the tire drops into a pothole (which is rare).
Even the Lexus factory in Japan made this mistake on my car. The lower inner bushings are clearly twisted, as evidenced by the spiral crack pattern.
Hey Tec,
This is only for the lower control arms right? Where it has to be torqued with the car at ride height? Your photo looks flipped so i wanted to make sure.
mine had 135K miles . the front shock were leaks, and i have some vibration issue with brake too. All the control arms shot
So i send it to my friend shop .
total cost part + labor around $2500
Im very happy with the result .
What brand aftermarket parts did you purchase and where? Can you please provide the name of the shop and a phone number? I'm in Southern California.
11-09-17, 10:39 AM
2008 lexus ls460 - complete front end suspension services
