Guest garrardo Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Hi, I'm a newbie to the forum, but not to my 1996 Pathfinder. been lovin' it for almost four years since I bought it from the original owner with 39K...now over 107K. I plan to drive it forever. Lately notice "bump/knock" in the front suspension (maybe) when on the road going over bumps, rough pavement, potholes, etc. Could it be time for struts? Loose motor mounts? Calipers? etc? Any ideas? Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidc Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Hey- its something can actually answer!!! I went through this last winter on mine- and what did it for me was sway bar end links. Look behind each wheel, and find the end of way bar. Atached to this will be a little bar 6 to 8 inches with rubber boots. One end attaches to sway bar, and other goes to strut I think. I think they were $35 for both. To check to see if this might be it- put you hand around each of the rubber bushings and have someone push up and down on front end. In my case- I couldn't see any play, but with my hand around the joint I could feel a pop with each compression and rebound. Good to go after that. Easier done removing wheel. Good Luck Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Sway bar on one end, control arm on the other end, probably the lower control arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyPathy Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 If you have 107000 miles then u prob need some new struts. I have the same problem! i tried ignoring it by turning the radio up when the road gets bumpy but i changed the struts and we are good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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