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Meant modified not miffed....iPhone autocorrect sorry

Hello, I have about 2k that I can put into the pathfinder for "off road upgrades". My current list has me slightly over budget, so I'm trying to prioritize. -ome lift kit -kyb gr2 struts -bilstein shocks -4x4 designs skid plates -new rear trailing arms -new bump stops and strut bearings -Goodyear duratrac 245/75/16(these are what broke the budget, but they look so freaking cool, I use the truck as a dd on pavement 98% of the time so it really should be an all season, and these are the most aggressive looking!) My main goal is to be able to hang with some slightly miffed wranglers xjs 4runners etc on the trails, overland style driving(no huge mud or rocks). Truck is currently in good mechanical shape with 137k and totally original suspension(hence wanting to include new trailing arms) My current setup lands me Between 2.2-2.4k, which is slightly more than I'd like to spend. Can I cut corners anywhere?

Well the rear shocks seem to be working just fine when given the jump test. I definitely understand what you are saying bushnut, and the car that this one replaced I OVER maintained. Part of the reason I got rid of it(aside from being impractical in the mid atlantic weather and traffic) was because I needed a break from my obsession. I committed to myself(and my wife!) on this one that I would take the "if its not broke don't fix it" approach. All in all it is in pretty good shape, but I would like to sort out this issue. I may add some spring spacers and replace the rear shocks, if that doesn't fix it I'll probably just live with it. Thanks again for your help

I will do this tomorrow and report back. I know that one of the rear shocks was leaking slightly, but I have not noticed any bouncing yet. I was waiting for the bouncing prior to replacing, perhaps that was a misinformed decision.

My understanding of the death sway is more of a side to side movement, this is a harsh slap type of feeling coming from the rear end, could that be caused by the same bushings? I am located in northern Virginia.

My 01 pathfinder seems especially jarring over speed humps/speed bumps. It is almost like the back end bottoms out or something, but taking a speed hump at 15mph will leave you feeling very uncomfortable once the back end hits it. I'm thinking of replacing the shocks to see if that helps, does anyone else have any ideas? I can't imagine thats just how these things are...but I guess with the solid axle rear it's possible? Would it help to put some rubber spring spacers in? Please Help!

Noticed the other day that when the doors are closed and the heat is on these things are pumping out air, but as soon as you open the door they stop. I imagine it is some sort of vent system, just wondering what it's actual purpose is as i've never had another vehicle that did this... Thanks,