Bouncing/Hopping Rear

[94 Pathy]

I"m sorry to bother everyone with this.......

 

Gunna keep it short & simple....

 

I have my other '94 Pathy in storage right now. My nephew drove it for me since I'm out of town. He mentioned it hopping/bouncing alot in the rear. The frame is rusted out in areas. I don't believe any of the suspension parts are missing. Shocks should be relativelly new. Could this issue be from the rottening frame? If it is cracked, could it be getting worse? Just looking for some things to look for once I get to the Pathy in about a month.

 

Thanks a million for all your suggestions! I'm hopingto get the frame done & get it in running/driveable condition again soon.

 

Thanks again!

[94 Pathy]

k, I"ve done some more reading. When I have a chance, I'll check the rear shock mounts/brackets, cracks in the frame, & the shocks. Last time I looked, the shocks & springs looked alright. I hope it is something simple & not overly expensive.

[RustyButTrusty]

Mind did that for a while, it was one of the rear control arms causing the problem. The rubber bushing had gotten wallowed out real bad allowing the back end of the car to bounce and shimmy.

[lint]

I've been posting on a similar thing lately. People have been helping me out.

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=29878

[94 Pathy]

Thanks Lint. I printed up that forum for references to check when I get to the other Pathy. Another thing I've been thinking.....Since it has been sitting for a few years, what about the lube in the rear diff? Could that have something to do with it also? I think I'm going to change the oil, get a new battery, check the front & rear diff for fluids. Can't hurt can it? I really need to get it going so I can get it back home & get the Calmini lift off for my other Pathy & the body lift done also.

[adamzan]

You sure he's just not used to driving it with the lift?

[94 Pathy]

LMAO

Could be, since he's always driving mustangs & sportier cars. He finally went out & bought a newer Ford Explorer. Not really close to our lifted Pathys.

Planning on playing around with it in a couple weeks. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[94 Pathy]

Ok, figure this one out cause I'm really confused.

My nephew drove the Pathy from the storage unit to the house. Drove & rode like nothing ever was wrong. Put a new battery in it & it popped right off & everything was perfect. So, I'm wondering if it was driving rough & hopping cause of it being out in the eliments for a couple years & not driven. This last winter it was stored inside a controlled climate building. Think something like the bushings & things loosened up & better then they were? I'm still going to look things over though.