Rear links

[Dannyp1320]

I have to change my rear upper and lower links in my 02 pathfinder... So I was looking around couldn't really find anything. First would it be better to just change the bushings if so anyone ever used bushings from energy suspension, which is the polyurethane ones or is the better to the just Change the links with aftermarket or oem parts?

[smj999smj]

I use Dorman links from Rockauto.com. They carry a lifetime warranty. Replacing the bushings in the links can be a real pain in the tail! You might also want to consider getting a new set of bolts from Nissan; sometimes the old ones will seize to the steel sleeves inside the bushings and will need to be cut out.

[Dannyp1320]

Thanks for your info I will keep that in mind I was gonna go oem but the upper arms are apparently discontinued

[smj999smj]

The Dormans are every bit as good as the Nissan units in terms of quality, if that's a concern.

[bucata206]

Not looking to thread jack, but I was also looking on RockAuto for these parts. Does anyone have an opinion on the MOOG upper links? They are about $20 less than the Dorman links. RockAuto is by far the best price I've found for the links.

[smj999smj]

Moog makes quality parts; if you can get them for cheaper, then go for it!

[bucata206]

Moog makes quality parts; if you can get them for cheaper, then go for it!

Great thank you! Now I'm just hoping that replacing them isn't too hard of a job...

[starman8tdc]

eBay is the place to get pretty much anything at rock bottom prices. I would replace all 4 at the same time. Replacing the bushings alone wont save much money at all, and you would need a press. Removing the links is VERY difficult if the bolts are seized in there (which some will be). You need a Sawzall to cut the bots on either side of the bushing. Of course, you will need new bolts as well. You could put anti-seize on the new bolts, but its unlikely that you will ever remove them again, so it doesn't really matter much.

[pathfinder rip]

these post on trailing arms have save me a lot of time and trouble, thanx for you guys putting out the info. I just finished installing all 8 bushings on my 2001, took it out for a test and it is still doing the sway thing. went back on like and found some info on loading the bushings before doing the final tightening , I tightened all the bolts while the rear end was up. I just went back in and loosened all the bolts then let the weight back on the tires and drove for about a mile to reset the bushings, it seemed to help. is it possible I damaged the bushings because I didn't load them in the beginning? thx
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[smj999smj]

I doubt it. If you don't see any splits in the bushings, I wouldn't worry about them.