need a balljoint doing, gonna ask my local mechanic to do it, along with my normal filters and all change every 5,000.

what is it likely to cost ? he only usually charges £15/20 an hour labour

Hi buddy I found these on ebay and it seems a great price for the pair so according to the labour pricing you have their you would probably have them fitted for under £100! Not too bad, only thing is I would check and make sure they proper Lexus/Toyota ones......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-FRONT-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-SET-FOR-LEXUS-IS200-99-05_W0QQitemZ220535819392QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=122131476177&rvr_id=122131476177&cguid=325f546b12a0a0e2047163a1fffd466e#ht_518wt_1137

Dont skimp on the ball joints dude, I had one pop on me before and trust me it does some damage. Order them from lexus and fit em yourself. Really isnt a hard job to do either. Ive done both sides on mine and didnt take that long at all really

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Dont skimp on the ball joints dude, I had one pop on me before and trust me it does some damage. Order them from lexus and fit em yourself. Really isnt a hard job to do either. Ive done both sides on mine and didnt take that long at all really
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mate theirs a boy on ebay sells them a pair for 50 inc p&p all the ball joint are the same,made the same look the same etc!!its the manner in which they are fitted ie over torquing etc!!!
i have used these ball joints for over a year and no problems

I bought the ones Greedy posted the link to and they are fine mate.
Good price also.

Thanks for all your replies, and especially the link to that bargain set

Im having some tyres put on tomorrow, so I'll have a quick gander at them while im there, then if need be get them fitted when i have my filters and oil changed next week.

thanks folks - drinks all round