Rear Sway bar on an Xterra

[Dieselman]

A friend of mine has a 2002 Xterra that I service for her and stuff.Last time she brought it in I noticed that the rear sway bar was broken over near the left axle mount. Any ideas on what could have caused this? I know for a fact that she never takes it off road and she really dosn't drive it all that much.Is this perhaps a common problem? She's going to take it in to the dealer today and see if they will fix it under warrenty but I kind of doubt that they will.So is there some kind of upgraded rear sway bar that we could get for it or will we be fine with a stock one?

ThanksJeremy

[XterraVersa]

Its a part that can wear out if it became bound in the brackets. Some have broken offroad. If its out of warranty, good luck in getting a free one. If it is still under warranty, wouldn't hurt to stop by the dealer, but remember, it is a wearable part.

I have one she can have for $50 if someone is willing to pick it up in Highlands Ranch. I removed it at 10k miles when I installed the lift.

[Big-Bird]

Unlike the front sway bar (which is solid) the rear hollow sway bar can only take so much flexing before they break which is almost always at the first bend in the tube on either end. The break is caused by normal metal fatigue and usually breaks when the bar has been flexed too much. The material Nissan used almost seemed to have a welded seam, at least mine did, and that would contribute to premature failure.

If your friend takes her Xterra off highway to play that is the other item that will speed up a break on that sway bar.

Shortly after I installed my Rancho Lift kit I broke mine after flexing the rear suspension too much on the trail. After that I bought a set of Sway Bar disconnects from Calmini that are much longer than the stock ones. It's been 3 years now and I have't broken a second one yet.

[Dieselman]

Its a part that can wear out if it became bound in the brackets. Some have broken offroad. If its out of warranty, good luck in getting a free one. If it is still under warranty, wouldn't hurt to stop by the dealer, but remember, it is a wearable part.

I have one she can have for $50 if someone is willing to pick it up in Highlands Ranch. I removed it at 10k miles when I installed the lift.

Thanks man. I may hit you up for that if the dealer dosn't cover it. I work down around there all the time so I could pick it up no problem

[Dieselman]

XterraVersa, Hey I sent you an e-mail.I'd like to buy that from you.

Thanks!Jeremy