Lower Ball joints
Driver
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: California
i've noticed from reading the entire thread, that this only happens to gs400's. i have a 99 gs3 and i think i might have this problem too. when i'm driving slow or driving in traffic, i notice the driver's side chirps when i tilt the steering wheel to the left...does this mean that my ball joints is going out too? sometimes i hear it when going straight...what i don't understand is how does the ball joint make noises when the wheel is spinning? but while its chirping i just tap the brakes and the sound it gone? it makes that sound like the brakes are out but i checked it out and its fine! someone please explain all this to me, thank you!!!
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 315
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From: ottawa
Hi all, i just had my 98 gs3 drop on me cause of that stupid balljoint. Is there a certain type of ball joint and tie rod end that i should change like what are the best ones out there? please advise and thanks
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 342
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From: California
Okay I just hit over 100k miles on my 99 GS300. No noises but ordering the items anyway. Hit up Sewell and they don't have the item it seems. Or at least it shows a price of 0.00.
So where else has everyone ordered their stuff?
So where else has everyone ordered their stuff?
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 342
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From: California
Well Sewell's site works again. Seems as though you can't get them for what everyone did before. And yes that includes the CL code.
I'll be changing my lower ball joints this weekend. Not because I need to, but just for peace of mind.
I'll be changing my lower ball joints this weekend. Not because I need to, but just for peace of mind.
Driver
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 169
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From: california
I just did.
I recommend tie rod ends and ball joints at the same time. That's what I did and the car is driving sooo nicely.
The piece of mind would have made this swap worth it but the car rides a lot nicer too.
I recommend tie rod ends and ball joints at the same time. That's what I did and the car is driving sooo nicely.
The piece of mind would have made this swap worth it but the car rides a lot nicer too.
Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Philadelphia
I just did my lower ball joints because the parts weren't very expensive.
I did notice a ride improvement, but it was very slight. I got more from a road force balance and a tech who took the extra time to match the tires and wheels as best he could.
I did notice a ride improvement, but it was very slight. I got more from a road force balance and a tech who took the extra time to match the tires and wheels as best he could.
my order from sewell:
Product #:43330-39455, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:43340-39345, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:45460-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$46.34, Item Total:$46.34
Product #:45470-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$62.69, Item Total:$62.69
why is the LH tie rod assy more expensive thant the RH side?
Product #:43330-39455, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:43340-39345, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:45460-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$46.34, Item Total:$46.34
Product #:45470-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$62.69, Item Total:$62.69
why is the LH tie rod assy more expensive thant the RH side?
my order from sewell:
Product #:43330-39455, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:43340-39345, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:45460-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$46.34, Item Total:$46.34
Product #:45470-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$62.69, Item Total:$62.69
why is the LH tie rod assy more expensive thant the RH side?
Product #:43330-39455, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:43340-39345, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$75.36, Item Total:$75.36
Product #:45460-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Rh, Quantity:1, Price:$46.34, Item Total:$46.34
Product #:45470-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Lh, Quantity:1, Price:$62.69, Item Total:$62.69
why is the LH tie rod assy more expensive thant the RH side?
TM Engineering can beat this price. They also have all the brushings you need. Just order everything at once. I believe the steering rack brushings are on backorder though. I'ma bout to do a complete suspension overhaul through them so i'll call to confirm.
Driver
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: SoCal(805)moorpark
aboutr your ball joints
