Havard Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi, Looking at other threads it seems that it is a popular problem. Question is, should I have both ball joints replaced at once or is it ok just to have the drivers side done. I'll have to ring Toyota in the morning but it's not going to be cheap is it?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would do both, but if there is not a problem with the other side ..... EDIT: That was drivel, no help at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 the excact same thing mine failed on few weeks back. toyota charge a fair bit for them iirc. i got mine from keron. the garage showed me the part they took out and it was hell of a state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 the excact same thing mine failed on few weeks back. toyota charge a fair bit for them iirc. i got mine from keron. the garage showed me the part they took out and it was hell of a state. I'll get some prices tomorrow but I need to get it sorted quick or we aren't going to JAE...... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 If it's the front lower arms they are very expensive 2nd hand is an option but if it's from a crashed car there's always a risk it won't exactly be straight and obviously you're replacing a worn part with another worn/part worn one. If money is a concern then go for the salvage one, if time is a concern you have both options open, if time is not a concern then Nic will be able to undercut anyone in the UK for new parts (though it will still be 2-3 times the price of the salvage price) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I *think* Gaz has replaced one of mine, he was surprised at how expensive they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'll get some prices tomorrow but I need to get it sorted quick or we aren't going to JAE...... H. Sorry to hear that Paul, I'm glad nothing sinister like that showed up on mine today. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 It is the lower arm on the drivers side..... Due to the lack of time I may just have to bend over and take it on this one. I have just been a bit unlucky of late. This car cost me next to nothing in the first 12 months of ownership, flew through the MOT last time. This year has been a different story...... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I have just been a bit unlucky of late. This car cost me next to nothing in the first 12 months of ownership, flew through the MOT last time. This year has been a different story...... H. It's always the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Just had a price from Toyota for ONE side.........£340.00 & Vat...... They have said that if the other one is ok the there is no need to change them both?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 No salvage guys on here got one as a temporary measure? You could order 1 or 2 from Nic to replace it/them properly later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Just had a price from Toyota for ONE side.........£340.00 & Vat...... Blimey! I can almost supply a pair for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Just had a price from Toyota for ONE side.........£340.00 & Vat...... They have said that if the other one is ok the there is no need to change them both?? H. That price is b******t, ive got toyota down much cheaper than that inc vat ! Retail with no discount on front lower arm is £242 Retail with no discount on rear lower arm is £169 Ive pm'd you Edited August 21, 2008 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 had my supra back today after 8 weeks and having had the lower arm changed and it now drives sooooo much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I must have got mine from Nic cos id not have paid that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ok! Got a huge problem and we are not going to JAE unless I get things sorted quick. I rang Toyota today to order the part and it seems that they haven't got any in Europe........ The earliest they can get one to Wigan is next Friday. I have pm'd Keron to get my hands on a used replacement. Is there any other way of getting around this? I would prefer a new one but beggars can't be choosers!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 http://www.whifbitz.co.uk/supra-toyotasuspension.htm Here you go mate £185 + vat and sure his got them in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Keron or Jezz are you best bets. Jezz has managed to get parts to me next day delivery for only a few quid delivery charge. If you get desperate I can get one from a scrap yard but won't be able to go there until the weekend. It'll be very cheap (£15-20ish), but it's best not to rely on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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