toyotero

iTrader: (5)

tHANKS for this writeup, its helps alot!

zenki s14

well i found out an easier way to get the tie rod end out. all you have to do is hit the cast part that is connected to the tie rod end since you are going to replace it and that would save you some time using pullers and various tools but just be very careful that you do not hit the boot of the tie rod end or not unless you are going to replace it then give her hell. i also used a fork to remove my ball joint and wacked it a few times and came off with ease. and also you do not have to take the whole caliper and bracket off to swap the ball joint. i just took the caliper off and pushed the rotors to the side. it will save you some time taking one to many things loose. i won't be able to finish mine until tomorrow morning had to order a tie rod end as well. good write up on the diy lower ball joint replacement.

elibutton

My alignment guy told me I need my lower ball joints replaced. He showed me the issue, I trust he's right, he's been aligning my car for the past year.

Question: He did not mention tie rods, only lower ball joints. Since LBJs will be replaced, should tie rods also be included as well? Or just go with his flow?

THANKS!!

MobbinVIP

iTrader: (16)

It's better to replace all of them at once. Sooner or later your going to have to anyways.

98sleeper

^^ What He Said ^^

This happened today

bigwasum

iTrader: (2)

Thanks for the diy, I did mine today with this by my side

CreditDept

can anyone provide a clear list of part numbers,
also if i was to change some of the bushing to poly, which are recommended? and if you know the part number.

fldreamer

Thanks Chenzo for this awesomely helpful step by step. You inspired me to stop paying out the #*s at the dealer and start getting greasy again. Only wish this inspiration had hit before I authorized that brake job! LoL I could have upgraded to Brembos for what they charged for OEM. You rock.

pinoiryder

iTrader: (5)

just did mine including the tie rod end.. thanks for the DIY..

LudeNsoL

iTrader: (14)

Whats the best place to order them?

MobbinVIP

iTrader: (16)

Got mine from sewell lexus parts

Agent0024

iTrader: (4)

There's a guy on Ebay that sells the lower ball-joints even cheaper than Sewell.

imc

I paid
Product #:43330-39455, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Rh, Quantity:1 cost $61.99
Product #:43340-39345, Lexus OEM Lower Ball Joint Assy Front Lh, Quantity:1 cost $61.99
Product #:45460-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Rh, Quantity:1 cost $50.34
Product #:45470-59015, Lexus OEM Tie Rod Assy Lh, Quantity:1 cost $50.34

From ToyoLex Parts Connection
12001 Willow Grove Lane
Clermont, FL 34711
Phn (352) 243-9705

imc

We did the same thing too. Much quicker.

ksultan78

what size breaker bar is needed? I am going to undertake this project next weekend and i want to have all the necessary parts. Thanks in advance. And thank you all for this forum. You guys have saved my life on more than one occasion!