noises and clunking in the suspension and driveline?

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pathfinder9035
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i used to go offraoding so i think thats what caused most of my problem. i never took it easy. now when i hit like a small bump or something i here a clunk in the front susension. and my driveshaft clunks too?? u guys think its the stabiler link?? or the tie rods or something. is there a way to repack the wheel bearings withouth puliing the bearings out. is there like a port or something for it.??

and one last thing. what maintenance do u guys reccomend of mudding and offraoding,??


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Adnan
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the stabilizer bar and tie rods could be it..not quite sure how you could get to the position tho

and for offroading..i would use 3m scotch gard at the body parts which could contact bushes...i heard of guys that use baby oil in the wheel wellsas well before hitting the trails

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i get that too i can hear it on the right side...i was thinking it was maybe an alignment issue but im probably wrong. Do you get uneven wear on your tires?

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Adnan wrote:the stabilizer bar and tie rods could be it..not quite sure how you could get to the position tho
Stabilizer links for sure. Just changed mine 2 weeks ago.Exact same symptoms. The old ones took a little work getting out (rusty), but the new ones went in dead easy. Under $100.00 (Cnd) from the dealer for the parts.Definite DIY job.

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pathfinder9035
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oh yeah it probably because of misalginment also. i remmember i went offroading like almost everyday and messed up my alignment real bad to the point where my steering wheel was shaking horribly at 65 so maybe thats probably wut caused it too.


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