what can i expect??

[gmoney]

Tomorrow I am having the lower ball joint assembly replaced in my LR3 2005. Other than the noise coming from the front going away, end what can I expect for the replacement.
Will the steering be tighter, firmer etc...

 

[bbyer]

expect more stuff to be replaced

They will say that a whole bunch more stuff needs to be replaced as well and will be telling the truth.

The results however will be for the better.

My dealer replaced both of my lower A arms as well as tie rod ends and sway bar bushings at the rear. My 3 was much quieter.

Replacing the complete lower A arms is cheaper and easier than doing just the lower ball joints and you get lots of new stuff - the bushings for instance for free so to speak plus have the newer redesigned arms that are on the later LR3's.

 

[bbyer]

Link to lower A arm posts.

This link has a lot of material related to installing the newer lower A arm design along with part numbers. Review the links that are within a number of the posts. There is a lot of material.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/133172-suspension-front-control-arms.html

 

[JackMac]

As you stated, you can expect tighter steering feel and response. I noticed it immediately.

+1 to bbuyer's comments - I had the rear swaybar bushings done at the same time. They tend to wear out about the same time as the front LCA bushings.