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buckeyemike

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  1. I was just informed that my 2004 Lexus RX330 needs new front struts, insulators and supports to the tune of $1,300. Has anyone replaced these themselves? I am somewhat mechanically inclined and am wondering if I should bend over or try it myself. The Toyota dealer said the parts cost $700.00. Any help would really be appreciated. Thanx, Mike
  2. blk_on_blk thanks for the thoughts. The link does not work for me but I think I understand the ball joint test and I will try it later today. I have not had any work done and the problem only occurs when the car is moving. Is is not a clicking sound at all but a deifnite clunk or pop that is increasing in the frequency but unfortunately the sound is not duplicatable and there is no loose steering symptom. gordonw I am not a mechanic by any stretch......where would i find "the intermediate shaft of the steering column. Its the joint that connects to the rack." Is that easily accessible? Might it just need to be lubed? Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it!
  3. Hi all, My wife's 2004 rx330 makes a popping/clunking sound often when she is turning. The circumsatnces vary but she says it happpens almost daily 3 or 4 times a day. I have heard it occasionally and it seems to be coming from the front somewhere. I have removed both front wheels and lubed almost all of the joints. She turned the wheel while it was up on the jacks and of course it did not make any sound. I thought it may be the bushings or the ball joint because I always hear it when I go down the gradual curb at the end of our driveway while turning. The mileage is 46,000. Can anyone help me with any ideas? Should I replace the bushings and ball joints? Is it easy to do? Thanx in advance, Mike
  4. I have a 2003, original owner no problems and I have light mileage at 43,000
  5. Hi everyone, I am new on this site and I am trying to contact member uss656 as I have a question for him. Everytime I try to send him an email or instant message I get an error message saying I can't do it. I have searched the help area to no avail; any ideas? Thanx, Miek
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