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Jul 6, 2015 | 05:31 AM

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Ej1990

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i guess everybody need to changed theres soon

Apr 5, 2017 | 12:13 AM

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Omen766

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Anyone know where to get some control arms, ball joints, spindles, stabilizer links? Hit a curb bent most of those parts. Need to replace them. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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Dec 3, 2019 | 11:10 AM

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mconstruct

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Improved lower ball joint?

Does anyone know if there is an improved lower ball joint for the 2001-2005 IS300 which would prevent this type of catastrophic failure?

Dec 3, 2019 | 01:01 PM

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2001SolarY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mconstruct

Does anyone know if there is an improved lower ball joint for the 2001-2005 IS300 which would prevent this type of catastrophic failure?

No, The only upgrade would be the bushings.

Dec 3, 2019 | 07:29 PM

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mitsuguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mconstruct

Does anyone know if there is an improved lower ball joint for the 2001-2005 IS300 which would prevent this type of catastrophic failure?

Regular inspection is the only thing

Oct 3, 2021 | 03:58 PM

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LexDizzle

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Just Happened to me yesterday on my 2002 SC430. 175k miles and I JUST got it back from a full steering rebuild and tire rotation 2 weeks ago. Happened on the road doing about 50mph. Getting the bill for damage damage tomorrow