How to Replace Ball Joint Rubber Boots | Lexus IS300/GS300/SC300 | Urethane Upgrade

How to Replace Ball Joint Rubber Boots | Lexus IS300/GS300/SC300 | Urethane Upgrade

Replacing the old rubber boots on my ball joints with new urethane universal versions from Energy Suspension. Parts are listed below along with the OEM P/N markings and dimensions.

Used in Video Lower Ball Joint Boot (need one of these)
Energy Suspension 9.13132 (only need the 13009 boot): https://amzn.to/36wNq4O
Energy Suspension 9.13130 (set of 13009) https://amzn.to/36tz9G0
Steering Rod Boot
Energy Suspension 9.13103: https://amzn.to/3ogX2H6

OEM Boot P/N:
Upper A-arm Boot: 43324-22060 (not in USA)
Dimensions (triple bellow): Opening: 32mm, Pin: 17mm, Height 30mm
Upper A-arm Bushing: 48632-51010 (Febest Version: https://amzn.to/2I1R51d)
Lower Ball Joint Boot-NOK ER0714M0
Dimensions: Opening: 37mm, Pin: 20mm, Height 27mm
Steering Tie Rod Boot-NOK ER0008M1
Dimensions: Opening: 27mm, Pin: 14mm, Height 20mm

Tools:
28mm opening ball joint puller: https://amzn.to/3og8u5Q
General Purpose Grease: https://amzn.to/3g2GcZt
Dewalt DCF899 Impact Wrench: https://homedepot.sjv.io/qK23N
Gearwrench Ratcheting Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/2GJMFee
Neewer USB Work/Camera Lights: https://amzn.to/32qnmG6

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0:00 Intro to Boot Types
3:00 Remove Brakes/Upper Ball Joint
5:23 Remove Spindle/Lower Ball Joint
8:20 Test Fit Lower Urethane Boots
10:55 Packing New Grease
12:25 Sandblast Rust
13:00 Upper A-Arm Boot
15:45 Reinstall Lower Ball Joints
17:35 Reinstall Upper A-Arm

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Eyes Wide Shut says:

Good job bro

Josue Andrade says:

So the GS, SC and IS all use this same boot? Would it be safe to say a stock boot off an IS would fit the SC?

Midnight Mod Garage says:

Another Florida based IS300 turner…YES!!!! AWESOME channel bro!!! I Just SUBed today. Keep up all the great work. Check out Midnight Mod Garage (clearwater FL) if you get a chance.

tcw says:

Thanks for posting this. Is there too much play in the upper control arm ball joint. Shouldn't this be replaced?

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