Symptoms
Clunks over bumps, vague steering, the shimmy above, or a lifted truck that wanders because the lift has reduced caster. One owner expects to replace the bushes, springs and clutch at around 200,000 km.
The fix, step by step
- Support the chassis with the axle on a jack, then unbolt one radius arm at a time so the axle stays located.
- Press out the old bushes and press in new ones.
- On lifted trucks, fit offset caster-correction bushes at the diff end to restore caster.
- Do the panhard-rod bushes at the same time, torque everything at ride height, and get an alignment.
Tools & part numbers
- Hydraulic press or bush tool
- floor jack and stands
- long breaker bar
- torque wrench.
Where to buy the parts
Genuine Nissan radius/trailing arm and panhard bush set, GQ/GUPatrolapart ↗Amazon ↗
Pedders offset caster-correction radius-arm bushes, GQ/GUPatrolapart ↗Amazon ↗
Blackhawk 2° offset caster bush 4-pack, GQ/GU/MaverickPatrolapart ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.