prginocx Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I've only had it a few weeks, but it is steering kinda mushy. Has stock shocks all the way around and only 67k miles. I'm wondering if aftermarket shocks would improve the handling ? I'm also going to be doing a little towing (16' boat, 1450Lbs total), wouldn't the shocks help with that ? I did the bounce test front and rear. Front goes up / down 4 times, rear goes up/down twice. I do have 10.5" wide 31 inch tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Adjustable Rancho RS9000x shocks would be ideal... If not try the non-adjustable 5000s as they're a bit less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Yes, better shocks would help some. With only 67k on the truck, the front end should be in decent shape unless it was ill used... The torsion bars may have sagged some and could use a little adjustment also. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prginocx Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 Well in terms of being ill-used I do know it was wrecked on the RF corner...That fender has been re-mounted badly, and still doesn't fit properly w/the corner of the hood and R-side front door. I did have it aligned and they said it was definitely out....Not sure of the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Front bounces 4 times? Yep, those would be toast... After a hard push down, the vehicle should at most bounce up past center once, then back down. Maybe down past center once and then up a tiny bit and stop. I REALLY like to use the adjustable RS9000x's in the rear on tow vehicles. 9000's in the front would be awesome, but not as hugely beneficial and easily cost justified as on the rear. So I usually use a "quality" non-adjustable there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 When you had it aligned did they say anything about the tie rod end, ball joints or any of the steering components? Does it have a Steering Stabalizer? Also Mushy compared to what? Please see our thread on Tranny Coolers in the review section.... towing will toll on the transmission.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 shicks sound like they need attention.. could be other things.. tire pressure? or any suspention pieces ebing loose.. center link is probably about toast if not there already.. bjs maybe too.. i have gotten allignement before with things like that out of whack.. and they didn't even say a word to me.. i only found out later chasing same steering problems.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prginocx Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 They did say it was "far" out of alignment, but nothing damaged. Do I still need a tranny cooler with a 5spd ? I thought that wasn't necessary. Also there don't seem to be any place to grease the suspension components ? What is the deal with that....Even my ancient Ford pickup had grease fittings. Nissan has invented a moving joint that doesn't require grease ? Nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 No, the tranny cooler does not apply to manuals, only automagic trannys... This does apply to your manual tranny though. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2621 As for the lack of zerk fittings, um yes, it's not a good design. Some aftermarket ball joints have grease fittings, and some people install them if they put in aftermarket control arms, etc... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prginocx Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 Precise1 you are the man ! I will try out filling with the extra quantity of the "correct" lubricant. Thans a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Big wheels & tires = high unsprung weight = ball joint wear & tear. I'd check them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR99.5Speed Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 What does "mushy" mean? Is the handling mushy, where it rolls a lot in turns? Or is the steering mushy, where there is a lot of play and it is really vague? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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