Tie rod ends and UCAs
05-27-21, 05:56 PM
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Tie rod ends and UCAs
Mechanic recommends upper control arms be replaced. And suggested greaseable. Thoughts?
Also outer tie rod ends. Any suggestions ?
thank you !
Also outer tie rod ends. Any suggestions ?
thank you !
05-27-21, 06:59 PM
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05-27-21, 08:28 PM
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I ordered Mevotech Supreme components from RockAuto. The RH UCA is on special, but not the LH side! $75 vs $105. Tie rod ends are $14 @.
My mechanic pulled out front shocks that had apparent junkyard markings on them! On LexusDrivers site vehicle history, I saw a dealer had recommended new shocks (40k miles) which the owner declined to do there.
Looking forward to getting ride height and MeisterR dampening dialed in.
My mechanic pulled out front shocks that had apparent junkyard markings on them! On LexusDrivers site vehicle history, I saw a dealer had recommended new shocks (40k miles) which the owner declined to do there.
Looking forward to getting ride height and MeisterR dampening dialed in.
05-28-21, 07:08 AM
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Have him take a look at the #2 lower control arm bushings too. Also, while you're replacing the outer tie rod, might as well replace the inners. Mine didn't show any play, but were nowhere near as tight as the new ones. I replaced lower ball joints as well since they were cheap.
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