Good video travis!! Dont worry about the stupid comments. I have an ls430 with some steering vibration at high speeds so after I change my rotors wednesday this will be the next thing. Thanks brother.
If anyone is considering doing this to solve a clunking issue DO IT! My ls430 had a clunk. I replaced strut, LCA, ball joint, etc. Last thing I did was UCA and it fixed it! Wish I started with UCA, the bushing was completely torn.
I agree with all the other comments your video is amazing. I have never done this and am going to try it as your video has given me the confidence to do it.
good job men thnks for posting a very educative video....dont listeng the stupid comments....this video save me a lot of money i did this job my self dont have to take it to the lexus dealership
How many miles is on the car? Mine has 120k, just curious as to when these parts typically need replacement. The only problem I notice with my car right now is too much body roll in speedy turns. Of course,I would never attempt replacing mine on my own. Good on you, you have a talent for diy.
Always use 100% original OEM factory rubbers because the rubber is a special blend made for the characteristics of the car. Its even build up from seperate layers of different style of rubber. The engineers have spent extremely much thought in the LS430. If you buy non original you mess up the ride quality and because this is one of the most comfortable cars in the world you dont want to mess with it.
Underrated comment. Lexus LS in particular has high quality rubber that gives this plush ride. OEM LCA bushings filled with liquid, aftermarket is made of used tires probably. If ride quality is important dont buy cheap parts. They fail very quickly and dont usually match quality. Learned it the hard way.
Good Video,Have An ES330 & Repl. Shocks & Springs W/ Monroe Quick Struts About 7 -8 Months Ago ,Now I'm Getting A Pretty Rough Jar ,When Hitting Just A Small Rough Place or Joint in Bridges & Reg.Pavement, Mech.That Did My Last Brake Job Said Lower Control Arm Bushings Starting to Crack & Deteriate,From 1st Owner Being From State of Mass.& Winters There Take A Toll on Under Pinnings of Car More There.Guess That Will Be My Next Repair.W/ Frt.Wheel Drive Lexus, Guess The Labor Will Be Similar in Hours,Will Try & Locate Set of MOOG Units,They Seem to Have Better Warranty's Than Some of Online Parts.Can't Ever Remember Ever Having to Repl.MOOG Susp.Parts Ever Again, After Using Them.
Just bought a 2002 lexus drivers front is 2 or 3 inches lower then passenger side and hit a bump at 60 plus mph,shakes super bad hit the brakes and it stops , I need help plz
You need to preload the control arms before you torque them up , otherwise they will wear prematurely. You have the weight of the vehicle on them before you torque them down.
Hi Travis, I have two questions for you. Is it ok to use aftermarket parts for this job? What do you think about getting used OEM Lexus parts and replacing the bushings?
Those are up to you....if you are planning on keeping the vehicle I would go new OEM....they are significantly more $$$. I would not go used OEM personally...unless you knew super low mileage.
Hey im having the samw issue as in my 2002 ls430 until next smooth would float and absorb potholes like butter (absorb shock) but like until a week ago it stopped swallowing the bumps and just makes a hitting noise whenever i go over potholes... what could it be???
By any chance did you experience any clunking nosies from the driver side going over bumps and pot holes or rough roads, I’m on the hunt to find that noise thank you
Great overall Video, Please don't get like Klaus and talk and the Parts are instantly removed off Camera, Show it all, Know there is time restraint But Don't talk as much and Show the Removal!
With such a beautiful car, I’d go with OE. I’ve used those aftermarket control arms to only end up replacing them within a year. The quality is just not there, not to mention the safety of poor workmanship.
Great video with one exception, lose the music bro. Took away from the information, took away from the presentation, took away from your lame jokes (lame jokes are great, this isn't an insult) and took away from your personality drawing the viewer to like your content. Made me want to dig my inner ear drum out with a splintery wooden spoon. It was like elevator and doctors office music had a baby, then it dedicated it's entire existence as an abomination against God to talk over everything and everyone it came across in order to drive the entire Earth's population to the edge of their own sanity.
This is literally the best video I’ve ever seen for someone who wants to learn how to work on cars.
Laughed out loud at the RIP headphone users haha!
great video and explanation. Looking to upgrade my UCA's on my 06. Now I feel more confident i can take this on. thanks Travis!
Just did this job very easy to do with your video I did struts and control arms! Thanks so much!
Good video travis!! Dont worry about the stupid comments. I have an ls430 with some steering vibration at high speeds so after I change my rotors wednesday this will be the next thing. Thanks brother.
We did that and posted the video on my buddies channel. Good Luck! ua-cam.com/video/Ak71EEV20Iw/v-deo.html
Great video, thanks for sharing!!! Just picked up a LS430 and both sides boot was tore. Will be using this video to save some money!!!
If anyone is considering doing this to solve a clunking issue DO IT! My ls430 had a clunk. I replaced strut, LCA, ball joint, etc. Last thing I did was UCA and it fixed it! Wish I started with UCA, the bushing was completely torn.
I describe mine as a ting its very noticeable over small imperfections on the road at low speed. It sounds like a rattle do you think that's the UCAs?
Or my air shocks
I agree with all the other comments your video is amazing. I have never done this and am going to try it as your video has given me the confidence to do it.
yo my man, i have the same tires on my ls430. cooper cs5 ultras. they are the most underrated tires and perform so well. quiet , smooth and grips.
I'm using michellin premiers
good job men thnks for posting a very educative video....dont listeng the stupid comments....this video save me a lot of money i did this job my self dont have to take it to the lexus dealership
Thank you, you saved me a lot of money.mechanic just quoted me $1200
love the music
great video! the background music is torturous. lol
Thanks for the video, super helpful
How many miles is on the car? Mine has 120k, just curious as to when these parts typically need replacement. The only problem I notice with my car right now is too much body roll in speedy turns. Of course,I would never attempt replacing mine on my own. Good on you, you have a talent for diy.
190k miles. Thanks for watching. As long as you have the right tools and knowledgeable friends in case you get stuck, it's easy!
Always use 100% original OEM factory rubbers because the rubber is a special blend made for the characteristics of the car. Its even build up from seperate layers of different style of rubber. The engineers have spent extremely much thought in the LS430. If you buy non original you mess up the ride quality and because this is one of the most comfortable cars in the world you dont want to mess with it.
Underrated comment. Lexus LS in particular has high quality rubber that gives this plush ride. OEM LCA bushings filled with liquid, aftermarket is made of used tires probably.
If ride quality is important dont buy cheap parts. They fail very quickly and dont usually match quality. Learned it the hard way.
What do you think replacement upper control bushings are made of? Wood?! Lol
Thanks for posting.
Damn 18k views happy 2022 fam!!
Good Video,Have An ES330 & Repl. Shocks & Springs W/ Monroe Quick Struts About 7 -8 Months Ago ,Now I'm Getting A Pretty Rough Jar ,When Hitting Just A Small Rough Place or Joint in Bridges & Reg.Pavement, Mech.That Did My Last Brake Job Said Lower Control Arm Bushings Starting to Crack & Deteriate,From 1st Owner Being From State of Mass.& Winters There Take A Toll on Under Pinnings of Car More There.Guess That Will Be My Next Repair.W/ Frt.Wheel Drive Lexus, Guess The Labor Will Be Similar in Hours,Will Try & Locate Set of MOOG Units,They Seem to Have Better Warranty's Than Some of Online Parts.Can't Ever Remember Ever Having to Repl.MOOG Susp.Parts Ever Again, After Using Them.
Whole lotta parts to suspension brah
Just bought a 2002 lexus drivers front is 2 or 3 inches lower then passenger side and hit a bump at 60 plus mph,shakes super bad hit the brakes and it stops , I need help plz
great video !!!!! very informative . ....the background music is incredibly annoying
thanks, it helped me to change mine.
hell yeah bro glad i could help
I love those rims.
You need to preload the control arms before you torque them up , otherwise they will wear prematurely. You have the weight of the vehicle on them before you torque them down.
Wonder how much different it would be for the LS 460 model. I need to replace my control arms as well
LS460 is more complex
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Hi Travis, I have two questions for you. Is it ok to use aftermarket parts for this job? What do you think about getting used OEM Lexus parts and replacing the bushings?
Those are up to you....if you are planning on keeping the vehicle I would go new OEM....they are significantly more $$$. I would not go used OEM personally...unless you knew super low mileage.
Thanks!
Not bad for a diy video
Could I ask how many miles were on this particular LS430 when you performed this job? Is this car a 2002? Great helpful video!
Yes it was 2002, I think it was like 180k
@@TravisPavlik More helpful information. Thank you very much!
I was able to replace UCA easily without removing strut. If someone is only needing UCA done.
Hey im having the samw issue as in my 2002 ls430 until next smooth would float and absorb potholes like butter (absorb shock) but like until a week ago it stopped swallowing the bumps and just makes a hitting noise whenever i go over potholes... what could it be???
hmm hmm same here
I had that problem with my '97 LS400. It was the front strut rod bushings. It hasn't happened to my '05 LS430 yet. *crosses fingers*
Could be your caster bushings. Hydraulic fluid leaks out and then they become noisy. Very common for the LS430.
By any chance did you experience any clunking nosies from the driver side going over bumps and pot holes or rough roads, I’m on the hunt to find that noise thank you
Yes
@@TravisPavlik bruh thank you so much
What size socket are the two bolts in the control arm?
Great overall Video, Please don't get like Klaus and talk and the Parts are instantly removed off Camera, Show it all,
Know there is time restraint But Don't talk as much and Show the Removal!
Thanks for feedback no worries bro
I am curious why with the shock leaking you didn't replace it while you had it out?
I mean why not replace motor w LS turbo lol. No biggest issue taken care of at time 100
Do you have wheel spacers on your LS? If so what thickness are they? Just picked up an 05 and looking for some subtle changes
I did back then I think 20 mm in back but don’t quote me. Still have them if you want to buy lol
I like that LS because doesn’t have air spring.
Yeah RIP both my LS. Sold both, riding fastest production car in the world #TeslaPlaid
How’s your Lexus treating you now
This replacement was great. Fixed the sound over bumps. However, I sold the car and havent heard anything from new owner.
Great video music is very distracting and make it hard to understand what you are saying
With such a beautiful car, I’d go with OE. I’ve used those aftermarket control arms to only end up replacing them within a year. The quality is just not there, not to mention the safety of poor workmanship.
Something to think about for those doing thia...I knew I wasn't going to keep the car and in fact, I did sell it. Miss it sometimes!
Get some Wobbly's!
Lol solid as Lexus oem lol
Great video with one exception, lose the music bro. Took away from the information, took away from the presentation, took away from your lame jokes (lame jokes are great, this isn't an insult) and took away from your personality drawing the viewer to like your content. Made me want to dig my inner ear drum out with a splintery wooden spoon. It was like elevator and doctors office music had a baby, then it dedicated it's entire existence as an abomination against God to talk over everything and everyone it came across in order to drive the entire Earth's population to the edge of their own sanity.
Why add useless background noise.. makes this video unwatchable
i personally liked the music... makes it more watchable then just silence or street noise in the background.
Get rid of that annoying background sound--this isn't MTV.
This is VH1 brah