karayj

I have spent too much money chasing this problem. I have a 96 4x4 pathfinder replace rear shocks because the rear end shimmys when I hit the gas the passenger side rear kicks out to the right and the front drivers side kicks out to the left.
I have also replace the tie rod ends no help I got a used strut right front no help I got a new right trailing arm with new bushings no help I am about to buy new struts and ball joints (lower) but I need your help. The front ends feel like its bottoming out and the steering wheel shakes over all from the bumps what do you think I should do I am lost. I may think worn bushing on the lower controlare becaue the cars pulls to the right I am so lost and I used to be a great part time machanic... I have spent tooooo much money chasing this and driving is not fun on the highway the car wobbles when hitting a small bump also front and rear sway bar links have been replaced.

97pathy518

I have a 97 pathfinder 4x4 4wd, and i have the same problem. I got the struts replaced as of now...and it helped with the front bottoming out and some of the suspension wobble. But the rear shimmy at high speeds is due to a suspension problem in the back.
I heard that this shimmy problem is the rear link (control) arms and bushings... there is a forum (pathfinder problems - Topix) where about 100 people with our exact same car have the exact same problem. You can check that out.

karayj

All set rear trailer arms were bad. Replaced them and the car is great again.