Ball Joint Replacement

[bplaney]

I need a right front ball joint. Is this a repair that's worth doing myself? my quote is $248 + tax.

what kind of special equipment would I need to do this? What would the replacement parts cost?

How long can I wait on this repair... I only put 5k miles on the car per year, and the play in the wheel is not excessive at this point.

thanks!

[fodogsfo]

I think the part alone cost 150.00. Just ask Lexus to hook it up. I think they did mine for 175 w/parts.

I need a right front ball joint. Is this a repair that's worth doing myself? my quote is $248 + tax.

what kind of special equipment would I need to do this? What would the replacement parts cost?

How long can I wait on this repair... I only put 5k miles on the car per year, and the play in the wheel is not excessive at this point.

thanks!

[sakataj]

right........i can see ANY dealer "hooking it up" i mean u trying to tell us that the part was 150 and u got the dealer to put it on for 25 labor? hahaha yeah not happening! labor is a 100 a hour here at the Memphis dealership! and i know ball joints aren't a 20 min swap! so anyways i was talking to someone about this said they got after market replacements for like 45 each side and did it themselves! it really depends on you.........the better ? is can u do it? do u have the time? patience? i don't but luckily i have a close friend whose a great mechanic and his shop has serviced ALL my cars since like 8 years ago!

is that quote for both sides or just one?

Brian

[lxs300g]

Good point sakataj.. A dealership will never hook anyone up!! lol. whatta kidder that guy is..they will take you for everything you got!!! Try to find a reputable mechanic, good luck or get a manual and try it yourself..

[2JayZ]

I need a right front ball joint. Is this a repair that's worth doing myself? my quote is $248 + tax.

what kind of special equipment would I need to do this? What would the replacement parts cost?

How long can I wait on this repair... I only put 5k miles on the car per year, and the play in the wheel is not excessive at this point.

thanks!

ALWAYS replace lower ball joints in pairs. If one is bad the other can't be far behind unless some dunce already replaced the left w/o replacing the right. If you're not sure or have no records just replace both. If a lower joint fails you risk THIS: