Lower number two control arms

2011 LEXUS LS
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MOGLE
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460 model. dealer says replace lower number two control arms. Should I replace all control arms at once, or is just one side? should i replace upper and lower at the same time?
May 11, 2017 at 3:19 AM
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HMAC300
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what model car is 250/350/450 etc.
May 11, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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HMAC300
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see picture, all the bushing should be checked and replace what is worn. also will need front end alignment after.
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May 11, 2017 at 5:22 AM
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MOGLE
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thank you. it is an LS 460.
May 11, 2017 at 6:18 AM
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HMAC300
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okay the first diagram I sent was wrong because of model. this one may be wrong as well because there is a difference between AWD and RWD illustration is for Rwd. Next time give all info like engine/transmission/Awd or Rwd /manual/automatic transmission. thanks.
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May 11, 2017 at 6:32 AM
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i messed up that is an upper not a lower this is also for 2wd, Awd is different.
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May 11, 2017 at 6:35 AM
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