CanadaCraig Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hi Guys!! :) I hope you're OK. Does anyone know of a list or website or whatever that describes what a person would most likely feel or hear [or whatever] if a certain, specific suspension part is becoming weak or is failing? If you wanted to know how a loose ball joint or upper control arm or sway bar bushing might effect how your car handles and/or sounds and/or 'feels' - how would you find out? Hope this makes sense. Thanks, Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IansLexus Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hi Guys!! :)I hope you're OK. Does anyone know of a list or website or whatever that describes what a person would most likely feel or hear [or whatever] if a certain, specific suspension part is becoming weak or is failing? If you wanted to know how a loose ball joint or upper control arm or sway bar bushing might effect how your car handles and/or sounds and/or 'feels' - how would you find out? Hope this makes sense. Thanks, Craig!! :) This might be what you are looking for... http://www.bedlib.org/ebsco.html Click on the big blue and green ARRC icon... user: user Password: password scroll to the bottom and click the ARRC icon again..type in vehicle info.. and then click "troubleshooting" at the top... this might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCraig Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi IansLexus!! :) Just wanted to say 'thanks' for the link. I appreciate it. Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Only way to tell for sure is to use a pry bar and spread the joints for play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko90ls Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Here is the instructions from my 90 LS repair manual. "BALL JOINT CHECKING 1) Raise vehicle and place 8 inch (203 mm) wooden block under one front tire. Lower vehicle until there is approximately 1/2 load on one coil spring. Place jack stands under vehicle. Ensure wheels are in straight forward position. 2) Move lower arm up and down. Check vertical ball joint play movement. See BALL JOINT MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If movement exceeds specification, replace ball joint. See BALL JOINT R & I. BALL JOINT MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Application In. (mm) ES250 ......................................... Zero LS400 .................................... .012 (.3)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 hey canada craig good to see you still got your LS! still got that performance problem under acceleration? swordfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.