Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 04:13 pm, by: Daniel Renahan(Liasis35)
Hey all i have just had my car in having a roadworthy done and they have found a problem with the left hand lower ball joint. It has excessive movement and needing a raplecement the probelm being to replace the ball joint you need to replace the entire lower control arm ($1250) ex japan. does anyone have any or know of any Lower left hand control arms laying around with no movement in the joints. or is there any other options i can take
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 07:10 pm, by: Brian Timms(Turbo_brian)
Also speak to Bill Buckle Parts for a price, as they usually bet beat Castle Hill, and as for "Ex Japan", that's CRAP!!!
I haven't found a Toyota part for ANY toyota, that isn't in stock in Sydney or MElbourne at this stage, and this is including engine parts.
You also might be best getting a 2nd opinion from a suspension specialist, I recently got my GTR checked by NRMA and they gave me a quoted repair bill of $1500 for parts, labour and repair of a front clunking noise, took it to a Pedders place, and they replaced the 2 moving rubber components, had a problem with a siezed bolt, but still got the job done under $500.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 08:52 pm, by: David Goldthorpe(Sprocket82)
Daniel, I had the same problem and was lucky enough to get one second hand in Sydney for $250. Look in all the jap import part shops and make a post in the Want-To-Buy section but check the condition of the ball-joint and bushes before you buy. David.
Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 12:01 am, by: Daniel Renahan(Liasis35)
Thanks for all the replies.. Castle hill Toyota were the 1st guys i rang and that was the quoted price of $1250 inc GST. Another option i have is to have the joint reconditioned has anyone had this done??
Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 08:03 pm, by: Joshua Olm(Iwannasoarer)
Depending on how badly the joint is worn they most certainly can be 'reconditioned.' Last time I inquired about it (a year ago now) a chap in Toowoomba would do ball joints on the lower control arms for $100 either side.
Friday, May 02, 2008 - 05:39 pm, by: David Tra(Bookie)
i had the same problem with my car. I managed to find a second hand (999 auto did actually.) Ill check the receipt 2moro but i recall the bolt n nut cost me $50 from toyo melb
I believe all jap on kingston road might be able to help u.
Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 01:42 pm, by: Daniel Renahan(Liasis35)
The mechanics has seemed to have found one for me so all sorted but new interesting thing has happened which is abit off topic but has got my blood boiling.. At work last night and a guy walks up asking if i have my car back and who was the girl i was driving around with!!! I havnt had my car in 4 weeks.. Ohh wait till monday morning and they ge tthe phone call
Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 08:50 pm, by: Brad Knudsen(Knuddo)
I had my lower ball joints reconditioned a little while ago through Midas in Tingalpa. I can’t remember who they used though. From memory they cost me $160 a side. Has a much better feel to it now.
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