Body twist when accelerating/one wheel drive???

[KL570]

Hey guys,

So after my weekend trip, the whole car twists in
the arse whenever I accelerate. Feels very very wrong.

Some strange noises coming from the LSD when I'm turning
At slow speeds and low revs.


Any ideas?

Cheers, kade

[the ferret]

You've cracked the chassis or your diff is real sad, sorry to say, then again , maybe a shocky has died.
If it's a leaf spring, check the centre bolts and spring hangers.
Cheers, the ferret.

[KL570]

You've cracked the chassis or your diff is real sad, sorry to say, then again , maybe a shocky has died.
If it's a leaf spring, check the centre bolts and spring hangers.
Cheers, the ferret.

Interesting point, the shock top nut fell out near on the end of the trip
And that's when the problem started. Fixed the shock and the problem
Persists...

[KL570]

Also twist probably isn't the right word. Let's say it sways, like one wheel is doing all the driving or something...

[the ferret]

Also twist probably isn't the right word. Let's say it sways, like one wheel is doing all the driving or something...

Yeah, I was thinking the worst, then something in my head said "shocky" glad it was a cheap fix.
Ya wanna drive it down the road with no rear shockies, what a laugh, you'll get seasick lol
Cheers, the ferret.

[Richo460]

check you haven't cracked or snapped one of the suspension components in the rear, sway bar, panhard rod etc. Does it still drive in a straight line or does it pull?

[KL570]

check you haven't cracked or snapped one of the suspension components in the rear, sway bar, panhard rod etc. Does it still drive in a straight line or does it pull?

Ahh it pulls initially and changes the direction a little bit. Then remains constant till I take my foot off the accelerator

[BillsGU]

Had the same problem with a car years ago and it turned out to be the control arm bushes.

[choochie]

I'd say control arms. Check upper and lowers aren't bent and bushes are in good condition. Alternatively take it to Pedders for their 28point $14 suspension safety check. Well worth it as they might find other issues (obviously you'll prioritize what you fix first)

[KL570]

Well it stuck into it this morn and behold!!!

The upper trailing arm bush was non existent.
Literally

So dragged me a spare whole trailing arm from the wreckers
And ordered a full upper and lower nolathane set frOm repco
And shall put that in ASAP!

Thanks fr the help guys! I'll upload a pic tomorrow morn of the
Culprit ;)

Kade

[Silver]

HI Kade,

I have no experience of suspension bushes other than factory, but many people on here say that rubber gives more articulation etc than synthetic.

[choochie]

HI Kade,

I have no experience of suspension bushes other than factory, but many people on here say that rubber gives more articulation etc than synthetic.

Poly should be fine for uppers.

[KL570]

Poly should be fine for uppers.


where would be the best to use the poly?

i have a set of new nolathane front shock mounts, would you guys use them or go factory rubber??

[KL570]

also, using nolathane, it means i can avoid having to use a bush press right? as theyre a 2 piece with a metal sleeve?

[97_gq_lwb]

I fitted blue poly ironman bushes in the rear arms and they were stuffed within a few months never again i am putting rubber ones back on.

[KL570]

I fitted blue poly ironman bushes in the rear arms and they were stuffed within a few months never again i am putting rubber ones back on.

so all rubber everywhere?

also, has anyone noticed anything unusual when you completely remove your sway bar? say on a 2' lift?

[97_gq_lwb]

Personally yes rubber bushes everywhere .
Genuine if you can afford it or something of equal quality as some of the cheap rubber bushes are crap as well.


I fitted 2 inch dobinsons and removed the front swaybar left the rear in i now have far less body roll then with the standard springs and swaybar in.

[KL570]

Personally yes rubber bushes everywhere .
Genuine if you can afford it or something of equal quality as some of the cheap rubber bushes are crap as well.


I fitted 2 inch dobinsons and removed the front swaybar left the rear in i now have far less body roll then with the standard springs and swaybar in.


you reckon i should put the rear back in? it still feel slike its pushing on one side :\

[Ben-e-boy]

My opinion on bushes is that the aftermarket industry dosnt make a bush that is as good as nissan factory. If you spend the extra money the first time you wont be spending any more in the near future on bushes again

KL570 to me it sounds like youmay have bent a control. It is quite easily done. I have bent one myself. It wasnt too bad but it wasnt straight I just straightened it in a press welded a spine along the top and have that one as an emergency spare event though now standard arms wont fit on mine so I have 3 in the shed now

[patch697]

I'd only be going genuine replacement bushes if I where you, you'll save in many ways long & short term.

Check this guy out for a great deal on many genuine parts: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?915-Nizzbits-(vic)

If your driving your rig daily I see no real point or advantage to removing your stabilizer (sway bars) on a 2" lift, In fact I know of owners still running them with 4" lift with modifications to suit. You may gain an advantage by extending your stabilizer link rods to re-aline them to the correct position of operation ie: it will return your stabilizer bars to they're factor geometric position where they can perform correctly & it will aid rather than hinder your suspension travel.

The method used is: the fall amount of extra lift height added to the rear link rods & half the lift height added to the front link rods ie: If you where running 2" lift you'd add 50mm to the rear link rods & 25mm to the front.

A factory rear stabilizer bar release/disconnect or even some after market link rods that offer this feature will aid greatly to your rear wheel flex but keep in mind you will still be limited to the confines of your existing spring & shocker travel.

Also follow the advice given above & be sure you have not damaged any other suspension components.

I hope this helps.

[KL570]

I'd only be going genuine replacement bushes if I where you, you'll save in many ways long & short term.

Check this guy out for a great deal on many genuine parts: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?915-Nizzbits-(vic)

If your driving your rig daily I see no real point or advantage to removing your stabilizer (sway bars) on a 2" lift, In fact I know of owners still running them with 4" lift with modifications to suit. You may gain an advantage by extending your stabilizer link rods to re-aline them to the correct position of operation ie: it will return your stabilizer bars to they're factor geometric position where they can perform correctly & it will aid rather than hinder your suspension travel.

The method used is: the fall amount of extra lift height added to the rear link rods & half the lift height added to the front link rods ie: If you where running 2" lift you'd add 50mm to the rear link rods & 25mm to the front.

A factory rear stabilizer bar release/disconnect or even some after market link rods that offer this feature will aid greatly to your rear wheel flex but keep in mind you will still be limited to the confines of your existing spring & shocker travel.

Also follow the advice given above & be sure you have not damaged any other suspension components.

I hope this helps.

mate excellent help. thankyou very much for that. helps quite a lot!

will hit this man up for sure, considering the price of poly bushes vs factory and their apparent disadvantages, ill stick to good ol nissan ;)

thanks again man