Usually shops will charge you about $80-100 for the job.

If you dont mind driving 30 minutes down to westminster, I can do it for half the price. I've done many balljoint installs for CL members with reference to back it up if not, visit the socal forum. We have a large network of socal members with shop recommendations.

 

hmm i always hear about changing ball joints. but never did it. i got a 95 gs with over 250,000 miles on it. no weird noises or anything. but im assuming i should get them changed. and that price u gave isnt to bad.

 

Never done 1st gen before, but if it's anything like the 2nd gen, it should be easy But it's usually the 2nd gen that are prone to balljoints failure. I haven't heard much about the 1st gens breaking.

 

How would I know if its still safe to drive the car. It rattle on every bump.
I am afraid it is going to drop on me. I ordered the parts. I will install this weekend but I use the car everyday.

 

Anytime the balljoints is not ideal, it's never safe. Do you get clunking/clicking noise everytime you hit a bump?

 

You will hear clicking and popping noises from the wheel well.

 

Hey b2bomber. I live in the City of Industry/ Diamond Bar area also. Were you able to find a mechanic that can install the ball joints and tie rods for a reasonable price?

 

You have PM.

 

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i have a 98gs4 with about 105k miles on it

i dont hear anything from the front but i hear it from my back and ive been reading and it seems this is only for the front?

any idea on the rear?

TIA
wes

 

Hey all, I'm brand new to the forum, and from what I've read so far, it seems like I definitely need lower ball joints.

2001 GS300, 97k miles: The main symptom is a sort of shaking felt in the steering wheel driving over bumps, or hitting pot holes in the road. I've also heard some of the "clunks" that have been described in other threads when I'm driving slowly over speed bumps. Finally, when I'm driving over 65 mph, when I tap the brake pedal, the wheel shakes/shimmys. At all other speeds, the brakes are smooth, sound, and no shaking, so I don't think I'm dealing with warped rotors here. Could this second symptom be related?

I've heard it could be ball joints, tie rod ends, or even struts.

Thoughts?

 

It's very possible that it's your balljoints. Regardless, change them out because they're about due at that mileage. Eventually you need to change them so you might as well do it now otherwise you will face a very scary damage later on.

 

Turned out the struts were shot, especially on the drivers side. We got the car up in the air and the ball joints are still fine at this point. I plan on changing them, but I've got some maintenance due on my 99 RX that needs to come first.

That sure was the problem though. The car drives 100% better.

 

I'm currently at 52,000 miles on my 99..Could I stretch it till 60k?

 

hey is there any special tools or anything i should know, i am going to do mine in a couple hours, my left tire came off while i was backing out of the driveway!!!! ball joint came right out!!! anyone got any tips for me? this lex is new to me i have never worked on her yet, and i never have done ball jounts yet eaither, any helpful info would be appreciated!!!! thanks in advance..