dealership usually has them for under $100/side since it's a common thing for GSs.

there should be a DIY somewhere...try searching.

special tools: you'll need a 2 or 3 claw SST puller. free to rent at autozone (you pay like 30 bucks up front but you get it back once you return it).

I'd do it for you for Outback Steakhouse if you were in Chicago .
...not sure why but have a craving for Outback now lol.

 

it just happen to me its scary

 

hope your ok. The thing I hate the most is a little part like that can cause a lot of damage.

 

damn bro that sucks.... i think imma do mine 2 i have a bout 155k on mine and guna do it if i can ever find a daizen bushing kit i can do it all at once.... glad ur ok and car isnt 2 jacked up... thanks for the heads up!

 

FYI for people that need OEM part numbers:
Left: 43340-39345
Right: 43330-39455

 

05 GS300, Almost 53k miles, should I be concerned? I am not the best driver

 

You should be fine. I just changed mine @ 103,xxx miles and the ball joints weren't TOO worn. It had just a little play in it and a bit squished compared to new. I do need to change my tie-rod ends though. The rubber boots are broken and now spewing grease everywhere.

 

there have been cases of them wearing out at 60k....but since u have the newer designed ones u SHOULD be ok....if u really worried bout it, change them and take the peace of mind

 

I would not mind just changing them but being a very non car guy, I am a computer guy I have very big concerns about going to a shop asking for work Trying to get hold off a good person in the Dallas area (Jefftsai? heard hes the best but his PMs are full )

 

yea...don't take it to just any shop in that area...get a hold of Jeff. Trust me on this. I'm redoing a "reputable" shops work on my car up in the Galveston area.

 

I have his (Jeff Tsai's) contact info if you need it?

 

Yeah that worries me that I will give it to a nice shop and then get work that is not done, and work that I do need is done crappy!


No, that is fine, I will try and PM here or drop an open message to him, don't want to invade his privacy!

 

How many miles were on your car when that happened??

 

This just happened to me tonight. 109k miles.

From what I saw the ABS wire snapped but my fender damage didnt look so bad, probably be fine if I roll them. I'll see the carnage tomorrow morning...

 

When you broke your ball joint did it turn on your VSC,ABS, VSC OFF on your dash??? beacause i just broke mine and luckly i was in my driveway. But when it broke those three turned on in my dash. I just replaced the ball joints on both sides and those three lights are still on, and i unhooked my battery and it still didnt turn them off. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do please?