00:45 The original one didn’t last so why would I want that same standard again? Save the money and just press on a new one with better rubber since the actual metal knuckle is fine.
@LILEVO6 күн бұрын
You can do that, but Lexus made the knuckle as non-serviceable and it's not supposed to be taken out and a new one put back in. Aftermarket companies started making ball joints that fit in there and you can press in. The convenience is if someone doesn't have a press or access to one they don't have to deal with all that. There's also no downtime with just swapping in a whole new knuckle. Lastly you can get the OEM knuckles for around $220 each. So is $220 for a brand new knuckle worth it vs the price of new ball joints, the time cost of labor, pressing in, pressing out, etc.
@jasonandjenparks15234 ай бұрын
I’m doing control arms right now, now notice some grease leaking from my steering knuckle’s ball joint. What a miserable front suspension design
@LILEVO4 ай бұрын
Definitely. I don't think enough lomg term testing was done or they ran out of time to change anything and just ran with it
@SI0AX4 ай бұрын
@@LILEVO Pretty sure they went with a a design that makes this cost more. The previous version(LS430) has 2 bolts holding the ball joint to the knuckle. You don't need to press anything, just disconnect the control arm from the ball joint with a separator tool.
@jesusNw873 ай бұрын
I’m interested in the part as well my 07 needs both sides done and thank you if you can share your source. Also if you can get both upper arms too
@LILEVO3 ай бұрын
use this contact form lilevo.com/contact/
@EricNemeth-k4i29 күн бұрын
Why not list where to get parts in the comments?
@LILEVO29 күн бұрын
@EricNemeth-k4i the vendors are always changing. Easier this way than trying to update everywhere I typed them out.
@EricNemeth-k4i29 күн бұрын
@LILEVO Okay. I found a couple that seemed legit. They even listed interior parts: B-Pilar on drivers side wears from seatbelt. Who is your current go to?
@LILEVO29 күн бұрын
@EricNemeth-k4i they are private sellers and small businesses. Much cheaper than amayama and impex
@EricNemeth-k4i29 күн бұрын
@LILEVO I sent you a pm. I hear toyota counterfeit parts are prevalent. I would hope shipping out of Japan makes that less likely. I found fault in warranty valve spring job they did for 2007/2008; they don't replace hi speed fuel pump plate gasket to valve. Since getting stroked on other things from Lexus; would luv to save $$
@JibinLincolon3 ай бұрын
It needs the hub/bearing
@LILEVO3 ай бұрын
It's been fine, no noises or other issues with it. Will be the next video when I get around to it
@sgbabyflex4 ай бұрын
May I please get the contact info bro?! I have an 09 that needs them both