New to the forums and got a question about 97 swaying problem.

zeroseven · Jun 10th, 2007, 07:36 PM

What's up everybody. I'm thinking about purchasing a 97 pathfinder SE. It has 122,xxx with the 97 and the ''swaying'' problems seems to be pretty common. Does anyone know when, while driving you have noticed this? That way when I test drive it I can look out for this problem.

Any more info. on what to look out for before buying would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
jeremy

bryfry · Jun 10th, 2007, 08:10 PM

What on earth are you talking about? Maybe I missed this one.

**88pathoffroad** · Jun 13th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Usually when at freeway speeds and making a lane change or turn.

delaczar · Jun 28th, 2007, 07:41 AM

depending how bad, you'll even notice on 35+ roads. I had my buddy fix mine, fairly cheap. you have to replace either the bushings or I just bought the whole control arm assembly which was only a few bucks more. I suggest getting the bolts as well depending on what part of the country you live in. B/c I live in New England my were rusted to hell and they had to be hacked off. I solved my problem though, no more scary moments on the highway! good luck.

bryfry · Jun 28th, 2007, 01:23 PM

So.............is crux of the problem the lower control arm bushings wearing out causing the vehicle suspension move and therefore making the truck shift or "sway" on the road?

**88pathoffroad** · Jun 28th, 2007, 10:01 PM

Uppers AND lowers, yes.

98 patty · Jun 29th, 2007, 11:56 AM

i had that problem and was the struts