2012 ls460 rwd ball joint

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Mar 20, 2022 | 06:56 PM

Mastiffman

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2012 ls460 rwd ball joint

Finally changing out these control arms. Problem though ended up damaging the ball joint removing the lower rear control arm. Would someone plese drop me some info where i can find this part? Online would be great and thanks. Ive looked and the only place i can find this part is ebay. Chinese probably. Mevotech, Beck, Moog all preferred brands. OEM IF i have to.

Mar 21, 2022 | 07:39 AM

bearcav

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Did you mean front? I don't think the rear has a ball joint...?

Mar 21, 2022 | 08:01 AM

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Did you mean front? I don't think the rear has a ball joint...?

Right the joint pressed into the spindle arm. This is what rear lower control arm attaches to on the front wheel of a RWD model. Sorry maybe needed to clarify.

Mar 21, 2022 | 08:57 AM

bearcav

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Right the joint pressed into the spindle arm. This is what rear lower control arm attaches to on the front wheel of a RWD model. Sorry maybe needed to clarify.

I'm still confused but I think you're looking for the "rearward" FRONT lower control arm? These cars have a 2-piece "LCA", one attaches the shock and steering knuckle (lower control arm), the other goes to the steering knuckle only (control arm reinforcement). You keep saying ball joint (which itself is an actual part bolted under the steering knuckle) even though many things have a "ball joint" (like the tie rod end).

Regardless, here are all the part numbers, you know your car and can locate the item you're looking for. You might be having trouble locating the part because you're calling it a "rear lower control arm" which is a completely different part on the back of the car. https://parts.belllexusnorthscottsda.../a1_484980.jpg

Mar 21, 2022 | 09:08 AM

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What is this attached to the spindle called if not a ball joint?

Mar 21, 2022 | 09:12 AM

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Ball joint?

Mar 21, 2022 | 09:44 AM

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https://burjauto.com/oem/4320259075-...ing-lh/8525011
https://parts.belllexusnorthscottsda...320259075.html

Looks like its all one unit w/ the steering knuckle, no official part number for that so I wouldn't expect any of the major brands to sell it. If you have the dimensions maybe you can call them and see if they have a suitable part.