Phil

Yeah apparently you can remove the front driveshaft and if it's not marked for phase, and you put it back, it is out of phase and will wobble But I mispoke, it's not the drive shaft, it's the front axle shaft, so yes, I'm out in left field on that one. Not the front driveshaft me thinks. The vibration, regardless of acceleration, starts at 35 mph and progressively gets worse up past 50 mph, then settles out a bit...but it's still present. I'm having the brakes done at the same time, so I'm thinking I will have them check the CV joints and the hub/bearing assembly. I have also read that bad strut will cause this issue too. I'm not opposed to new struts and shocks, would make the ride nicer, that's for sure. Thanks for the response, I'll keep you posted.

Just curious, my 03 LE is wobbling and shaking, worst at 30-45 mph, then smooths out, but still vibrates. I read that the axle shaft of the earlier R50's could be installed out of phase, but I don't see any mention of it in later models. My rig is due at the mechanic in 6 days. Are the bushings replaceable or do you have to replace the entire control arm? And did you replace the ball joint as well?

Glad to be here, picked up my 2003 Pathfinder LE 4WD. Lots of miles, but no rust and mechanically pretty sound. It will need some tinkering and work on the interior, but all in all, I'm liking it.