Need Upper Control Arm
07-03-10, 08:59 PM
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Need Upper Control Arm
So I am going to need an upper control arm on the passenger side soon. It looks like the part is around $600, I am wondering if anyone knows of a resource with a better price. I do want an OEM part and have no need for upgraded aftermarket performance parts, purely stock would be the best.
07-20-10, 04:39 PM
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Check this site.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
They seem to have control arms for a lot cheaper.
Good luck.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
They seem to have control arms for a lot cheaper.
Good luck.
07-22-10, 08:50 AM
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I am looking for the same part, except on the driver side. Firestone quoted me for 586 + 132 labor, but I have no idea if it is an OEM part. Is OES Genuine the same as OEM? I've seen the part for about 400 at partsgeek and drivewire. I think the passenger side was 407.
07-22-10, 10:15 AM
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The OEM/OES parts are less expensive because they do not go through the car manufactures part system. Every time an OE part goes through a depot, warehouse, dealer, there is a little more money added to the cost of the part. This is the major reason that OE parts cost more. OEM/OES do not go through this procedure, our buyers get them directly from the manufactures, keeping the prices down.
OE: Original Equipment: This part is either made by the car manufacture or is made by an automotive part supplier and is branded with the car manufactures logo and/or in the car manufactures box.
OEM Original Equipment Manufacture
OES Original Equipment Supplier
I dont think that the Firestone part would be the same as the OEM toyota part though.
I believe for control arms and stuff the manufacturer is toyota??
but 586 seems close enough to be maybe u should ask again if that is the toyota part because sometimes firestone etc etc get deals from the local dealers 10-15% off
OE: Original Equipment: This part is either made by the car manufacture or is made by an automotive part supplier and is branded with the car manufactures logo and/or in the car manufactures box.
OEM Original Equipment Manufacture
OES Original Equipment Supplier
I dont think that the Firestone part would be the same as the OEM toyota part though.
I believe for control arms and stuff the manufacturer is toyota??
but 586 seems close enough to be maybe u should ask again if that is the toyota part because sometimes firestone etc etc get deals from the local dealers 10-15% off
07-22-10, 10:17 AM
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Also I think I looked up the right part but Sewell parts, heres the info
48610 4861039085
ARM ASSY, FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER, RH 1 $625.22 $354.50 $354.50
354.50 is for clublexus members 625.22 is list price so im assuming its the right part
check it out and let us know
Rockauto I know the offered Asin waterpumps, which is OEM for the lexus I am unsure if the control arms are Oem or aftermarket I think its aftermarket from what I have been reading
48610 4861039085
ARM ASSY, FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER, RH 1 $625.22 $354.50 $354.50
354.50 is for clublexus members 625.22 is list price so im assuming its the right part
check it out and let us know
Rockauto I know the offered Asin waterpumps, which is OEM for the lexus I am unsure if the control arms are Oem or aftermarket I think its aftermarket from what I have been reading
07-22-10, 10:34 AM
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I am looking for the same part, except on the driver side. Firestone quoted me for 586 + 132 labor, but I have no idea if it is an OEM part. Is OES Genuine the same as OEM? I've seen the part for about 400 at partsgeek and drivewire. I think the passenger side was 407.
Carson toyota has the part for 431 for club lexus members, 519 retail, I guess 586 is their markup.
I just looked at a couple of sites, aftermarket like dorman or beck/arnley is between 125 and 300 depending on which site you look on.
I tend to follow my mechanics advice and not use anything but OEM unless I am looking for a performance upgrade.
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07-22-10, 10:44 AM
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I did find a used UCA with low miles, just not entirely sure I want to put a used one on if the price difference isnt that great.
07-22-10, 12:30 PM
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Just checked with Sewell, your right, 689 for both sides, 344.50 each. I am going to do this with the outer tie rods (89 a set) and possibly BC coilovers and the RCA front and back. Trying to get that plus a whole bunch of parts in all at once so I can make one trip to the mechanic.
07-22-10, 02:14 PM
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When you're ready, just go here:
With all this, right after you have the ball joints, tie rods and the upper control arms, it's the caster rods that are next. I can't say we move a lot of lower control arms but we still stock them so that must mean something.
Good luck.
Darrel
With all this, right after you have the ball joints, tie rods and the upper control arms, it's the caster rods that are next. I can't say we move a lot of lower control arms but we still stock them so that must mean something.
Good luck.
Darrel
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My OES genuine part number W0133-1598041 must not match toyota's 48630-39055 since the OES is skipping Toyota processing, as toy4life explained. I'm crossing my fingers that the part I get is the same part! Thanks for the info!
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07-24-10, 07:19 AM
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I just got my OEM upper control arms from Sewell early this past week. I have an app. to get them installed next Thursday. I highly reccommend buying from Sewell (just read a blip about them in "The Lexus Story" book) and I only reccommend getting OEM Lexus parts.