Balljoints - How Much To Replace/repair?

[lexuslloyd]

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

[Greedy80]

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

[muddyell]

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

[ormi]

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

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

[TommyH]

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

Good price also.

[lexuslloyd]

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 :D