Suspension bushings

[chunkster]

I have a 92 Pathy and me thinks the suspension bushings are a bit too tired at >140,000 miles. Can anyone give me some tips on what I should do. Go with stock or poly? Brands?

 

Thanks,

 

chunk

[Precise1]

At 13 years old and 140K miles, odds are you are right, the bushings are tired. I know mine are, and it's newer and less traveled. While it does depend on how long you plan to have the vehicle, what use/conditions you put it through and what budget you have, poly bushings are better. Energy Suspension is a popular brand. I'm sure there are others, but thats one I remember and have not looked for more. If you go with poly, make sure to use the proper grease. Here is some info on that.

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5245&st=20

All that said, OEM will do you good for a while, as anything is better than shot bushings...

 

B

[chunkster]

Thanks for the info and the link to the thread. I plan to keep the truck for some time as this has been the most reliable and fun truck to drive.

 

Chunk

[Animal]

I purchased poly bushings for mine (same year / similar mileage), mainly because I like a tight responsive suspension. If you want a "comfortable" suspension, stick with stock or other rubber. They're not bad - look how long the originals lasted. You can get Enegy Suspension for the front, but good luck on the rear link and panhard bushings. I called ES and Daystar, niether said they had a bushing that would fit. I finnally got some from 4x4parts.com (a.k.a. Automotive Customizers) and they aren't cheap, though probably less $$ than stock as Nissan replaces the arms, not just the bushings, IIRC.

[BigMike]

moog sells bushing for the whole truck if i remember, they use some sort of hard rubber plastic combination.

 

EDIT:

infact heres their list, the k#### is their part number followed by the year and how many their are needed per vehical

MOOG

Upper Control Arm Bushing/Kit

FRONT SUSP K9209 87-96 2

Lower Control Arm Bushing/Kit

FRONT SUSP K9546 87-96 2

Sway Bar Link/Kit

REAR SUSP

UPPER & LOWER K90038 87-95 2

Sway Bar Link/Kit

FRONT SUSP K9222 87-95 2

Sway Bar Frame Bushing/Kit

FRONT SUSP K9582 88-95 1

Sway Bar Frame Bushing/Kit

REAR SUSP K9969 87-95 1

Strut Rod Bushing/Kit

FRONT SUSP K9515 87-96 1

Track Arm Bushing/Kit

REAR SUSP K90037 87-95 2

Edited November 27, 2005 by BigMike

[88pathoffroad]

Yup, the MOOG bushings are rubber. Daystar, Energy Suspension and Mako all make poly bushing kits as far as I know.