chunkster Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I have a 92 Pathy and me thinks the suspension bushings are a bit too tired at >140,000 miles. Can anyone give me some tips on what I should do. Go with stock or poly? Brands? Thanks, chunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 At 13 years old and 140K miles, odds are you are right, the bushings are tired. I know mine are, and it's newer and less traveled. While it does depend on how long you plan to have the vehicle, what use/conditions you put it through and what budget you have, poly bushings are better. Energy Suspension is a popular brand. I'm sure there are others, but thats one I remember and have not looked for more. If you go with poly, make sure to use the proper grease. Here is some info on that. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5245&st=20 All that said, OEM will do you good for a while, as anything is better than shot bushings... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkster Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thanks for the info and the link to the thread. I plan to keep the truck for some time as this has been the most reliable and fun truck to drive. Chunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I purchased poly bushings for mine (same year / similar mileage), mainly because I like a tight responsive suspension. If you want a "comfortable" suspension, stick with stock or other rubber. They're not bad - look how long the originals lasted. You can get Enegy Suspension for the front, but good luck on the rear link and panhard bushings. I called ES and Daystar, niether said they had a bushing that would fit. I finnally got some from 4x4parts.com (a.k.a. Automotive Customizers) and they aren't cheap, though probably less $$ than stock as Nissan replaces the arms, not just the bushings, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 (edited) moog sells bushing for the whole truck if i remember, they use some sort of hard rubber plastic combination. EDIT: infact heres their list, the k#### is their part number followed by the year and how many their are needed per vehical MOOG Upper Control Arm Bushing/Kit FRONT SUSP K9209 87-96 2 Lower Control Arm Bushing/Kit FRONT SUSP K9546 87-96 2 Sway Bar Link/Kit REAR SUSP UPPER & LOWER K90038 87-95 2 Sway Bar Link/Kit FRONT SUSP K9222 87-95 2 Sway Bar Frame Bushing/Kit FRONT SUSP K9582 88-95 1 Sway Bar Frame Bushing/Kit REAR SUSP K9969 87-95 1 Strut Rod Bushing/Kit FRONT SUSP K9515 87-96 1 Track Arm Bushing/Kit REAR SUSP K90037 87-95 2 Edited November 27, 2005 by BigMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Yup, the MOOG bushings are rubber. Daystar, Energy Suspension and Mako all make poly bushing kits as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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