yank30265 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 changed the inner tie rod on my 90 ls400; couldnt get it lined up because they told me 3 of 4 ball joints are bad so im gonna change all 4 I can get the lowers at the store I work at but the uppers include the control arms. very expensive part. I found them on rock auto same part same name at my store but alot cheaper on rockauto. then i found a noname brand on an auction site very very cheap. is it worth it to buy no name oem part or does someone have a cheap website I can get them from. the car is about to turn 300k miles so i dont want to drop alot of money into it. anybody ever use no name brand upper control arms? they include the ball joints and bushings. lexus wants a ridiculous amount of money for them. my parts store wants a ridiculous amount of money for them. any good websites out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon08901 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have used aftermarket control arms in the past n they still work very well....i got them on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEATH_AWAITS_YOU Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 changed the inner tie rod on my 90 ls400; couldnt get it lined up because they told me 3 of 4 ball joints are bad so im gonna change all 4 I can get the lowers at the store I work at but the uppers include the control arms. very expensive part. I found them on rock auto same part same name at my store but alot cheaper on rockauto. then i found a noname brand on an auction site very very cheap. is it worth it to buy no name oem part or does someone have a cheap website I can get them from. the car is about to turn 300k miles so i dont want to drop alot of money into it. anybody ever use no name brand upper control arms? they include the ball joints and bushings. lexus wants a ridiculous amount of money for them. my parts store wants a ridiculous amount of money for them. any good websites out there? What's so ridiculous about a major suspension component? WAAAAAAAH! My 300k mile car is worn out! I want a good-as-new-from-the-dealer part for the price of a can of soda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yank30265 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 I have used aftermarket control arms in the past n they still work very well....i got them on ebay. thats where i found them too. 187 for the pair; i dont need a dealer part just something that will get me back on the road thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIRX330 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 changed the inner tie rod on my 90 ls400; couldnt get it lined up because they told me 3 of 4 ball joints are bad so im gonna change all 4 I can get the lowers at the store I work at but the uppers include the control arms. very expensive part. I found them on rock auto same part same name at my store but alot cheaper on rockauto. then i found a noname brand on an auction site very very cheap. is it worth it to buy no name oem part or does someone have a cheap website I can get them from. the car is about to turn 300k miles so i dont want to drop alot of money into it. anybody ever use no name brand upper control arms? they include the ball joints and bushings. lexus wants a ridiculous amount of money for them. my parts store wants a ridiculous amount of money for them. any good websites out there? What's so ridiculous about a major suspension component? WAAAAAAAH! My 300k mile car is worn out! I want a good-as-new-from-the-dealer part for the price of a can of soda! Hey take it easy all he is trying to do is save a few $$$. I even understand your post...he simply is asking if there is another place he can find the parts for less money...chill out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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