Just a curious question, while doing some work on it (front bushings, brakes, etc.) I was looking closer at the rear suspension, and the lateral link bushings look tired, but at the same time I'm not sure if they are supposed to look soft.

Just curious if anyone has actually bothered to replace the link/bushings, and if there really is any benefit, or if I'd be better off just installing a RSB or something of the like.

Thanks,

Matt

 

Has no one bothered with it?

 

One of the bushings in the Scott-Russel link is designed to move/flex as the suspension goes to work. That one cannot be changed. The others however can be. There was some testing done on a B14 Sentra over on the sr20forum and different bushings were replaced. Im not sure on the specifics but once that flexible bushing was replaced the car was all over the track.

You can read a bit on the rear beam:
http://www.se-r.net/about/g20/scc/oct98/tb.html

If you want to stiffen the rear get Superpro poly trailing arm bushings.

 

Thanks very much JSutter good to know, I'll be looking into the bushings when I get to my RSB and Strut bars.

 

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I guess this is the bushing that is soft. While it looks "worn out" I assume it is okay?

 

Thats the one not to touch. it looks fine to me.

 

Thanks!

 

I'm sure if you really wanted to, you could replace it with a new OEM one from the dealership. But I doubt you would notice a difference.

 

I came back from the Nissan Dealership and they told me that my lateral link Bushings are broken....I found the lateral Link its shelf and the Bushings but i havent a clue to that is and where i can find it on my car.