mattyrides07 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 ... Nissan said it was a MAJOR pain in the ass and recommended I just replace all the bars b/c they come with the new bushings in them.... They were at $700 for the new bars and bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 If you are going through the pain of removing the links yourself the bushings are a minor inconvenience in comparison. I think each bushing took me 10 minutes to remove, I just used a press to push the rubber out (it just ripped off of the sleeve every time), put the link in a bench vice and use a sawzall to cut the sleeve. It comes out easily after that. And I don't know for a fact but the polyurethane bushings you can buy online are apparently stiffer than the rubber bushings in stock links, making the suspension feel a lot tighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddfildvaynes Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Its easy, just press your old bushings out and get the split poly bushings from 4x4parts.com and do them one link at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) CHEERS! That's to all that responded! I was thinking what they were saying was "bravo sierra". Any idea what the difference is between these two: https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfinder-complete-trailing-arm-bushing-kit-p-6250.html https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/complete-pathfinder-split-design-trailing-arm-bushing-kit-p-6244.html Edited September 12, 2011 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I just did this two days ago, way easy. Sometimes the bolts get a bit corroded in but other than that it's not hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Red ones are a 2 piece system that does not need to be pressed in. Black ones are 1 piece which need to be pressed in. The red ones are nice and super easy to install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Red ones are a 2 piece system that does not need to be pressed in. Black ones are 1 piece which need to be pressed in. The red ones are nice and super easy to install They still have the red ones that need to be pressed in, for those stubborn people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I got the ones that needed to be "pressed in" from another member that never used them, and I just used a vice with lots of grease and it popped right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xplitive Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) are the dorman replacement arms any good? seems like a lot of money for poly bushings.. $225 wow (I'd prefer 1 piece), should be able to get all the arms from rockauto for the same price. wonder if I can find some johnny joints that fit. Edited September 13, 2011 by xplitive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibi Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I had a local off road shop press out the old ones and install new poly bushings. They had a lot of trouble getting out a couple of them. Nissan is correct that it is a major pain in the ass. If you don't want poly bushings then it is easiest to replace the entire control arms. Don't go with the dealership though, try rockauto or a different source as they will be substantially cheaper. Pressing out bushings requires a hydraulic press (which I do not personally have access to). Replacing with new control arms is something you can do in your driveway fairly easily with air tools, or still somewhat easily with hand tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I got the ones that needed to be "pressed in" from another member that never used them, and I just used a vice with lots of grease and it popped right in. Are you calling me lazy? I'll have you know I replaced the bushings on all four links in my 2001... I had a local off road shop press out the old ones and install new poly bushings. They had a lot of trouble getting out a couple of them. Nissan is correct that it is a major pain in the ass. If you don't want poly bushings then it is easiest to replace the entire control arms. Don't go with the dealership though, try rockauto or a different source as they will be substantially cheaper. Pressing out bushings requires a hydraulic press (which I do not personally have access to). Replacing with new control arms is something you can do in your driveway fairly easily with air tools, or still somewhat easily with hand tools. They didn't use their brains then. It really is quite simple if you follow the procedure I posted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) you can do it with the right tools in 15 minutes per bushing.. here is my ol dpost that I did long time ago... --------------------------------- Jim at rock spyder 4x4 in markham, ON, recently did my link bushings and showed me how easy it is, with off course, the right tools... Here's summary 1) do one link at a time 2) torch the rubber bushing 3) use a zip gun to remove the sleeve 4) use a air sander to clean the inside of the link 5) use a peice of tubing, a socket and a press (or a vise) to insert the new bushing 6) re-install the link but do not tight the bolts..let very loose 7) once all bushing replaced, VERY IMPORTANT, drop the truck on ground, then proceed to tight all the links. some video of 1 link being done in 15 minutes.... amazing how a job can look easy when you have the right tools...(and experience) Torch: http://s435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/steve_fleury3/front-locker-bushings-shocks/?action=view¤t=CIMG0574.mp4 zip them: http://s435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/steve_fleury3/front-locker-bushings-shocks/?action=view¤t=CIMG0579.mp4 sandpaper the link: http://s435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/steve_fleury3/front-locker-bushings-shocks/?action=view¤t=CIMG0581.mp4 insert the new bushing: http://s435.photobucket.com/albums/qq71/steve_fleury3/front-locker-bushings-shocks/?action=view¤t=CIMG0583.mp4 Edited September 14, 2011 by fleurys 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 "I don't wanna see this all over the internet... all your buddies doin it at home now..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 GREAT POST! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vividkid Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If you don't use a press then you will put a lot of effort into changing them. I had access to a shop press, but even before I started, another Tech suggested I use an air hammer....Why would I use an air hammer when I have a press. Some people just prefer the hard way I guess. I did the bottom 4 bushings. OE bushings. Set each end on a socket that's large enough to grab the eyelet of the arm and let the old bushing fall into it. use another socket that exactly the same size as the sleeve of the bushing otherwise you'll just push the rubber out. The first couple pumps it should *snap* when it breaks loose after being in the arm for 20+ years, but it should come pretty easy after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just out of curiousity, what is the advantage of Poly bushings? Someone mentioned it feels "tighter" could someone expand? Also, what is the usual service interval? I have 91k, am I getting close to replacement time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Everything you ever wanted to know about polyurethane bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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