Suspension Shudder

[PathFound]

I have a dumb question for a suspension newbie. Will replacing shocks solve the problem of suspension shudder over rough asphalt? Sometimes it feels like the front end of my Pathfinder is going to fall apart over rough road. Through the steering wheel, the front wheels can be felt bouncing uncontrollably over rough pavement. I've been told that the front ball joints will need to be replaced soon. I have the electronic suspension and it shudders in 'sport' and 'touring' mode, but perhaps less in touring - the whole truck just bounces more in touring. Otherwise, on good asphalt, the truck rides pretty smooth. The steering is straight and true on good pavement too (no pulling to the side).

 

Thanks.

[Kn0xville]

typical bump steer in a pathy/HB. go with aftermarket (L&P IMO) CL/IA, new upper BJs, TRE's and a steering stabilzer. That should rid of most of it.

[jj big shoe]

^^^What he said.^^^ A new centerlink is prolly what you need. New shocks or a steering stabilizer alone won't help until you replace whatever steering components are worn out. Jack one wheel up and shake it up and down, back and forth while checking for wobble in your front end parts.

[RedPath88]

Are the adjustable shocks oil filled?

 

Check the shocks too, mine did that and I found that one of my front shocks was blown.. replaced it with a $5 wrecking yard piece and a week later the other side blew

I gave up and just replaced them all with new ones