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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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Jiggly front suspension

Since day I my car's had a slight jiggle in the front suspension. It can not be felt @ speeds over 25mph. It feels as if the whole front-end suspension cradle is loose or something, and of course Nissan techs can never duplicate the problem. I know others have this problem as well; has anyone been able to fix it? I really need to get this fixed. HELP
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Jiggly front suspension

Originally posted by 2k2nyc
Since day I my car's had a slight jiggle in the front suspension. It can not be felt @ speeds over 25mph. It feels as if the whole front-end suspension cradle is loose or something, and of course Nissan techs can never duplicate the problem. I know others have this problem as well; has anyone been able to fix it? I really need to get this fixed. HELP
I'm actually experiencing this same problem. The car seems so loose whenever it hits the slightest bump. It even sounds like something is loose around the front end. I'm going in this Friday for service and will definitely show them this problem. Anyone else?
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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Yup thats exactly it. I've taken it to Nissan 5 times and they still don't know what it is. I'm thinking it's the suspension cradle or steering column b/c I've changed my shocks and springs and the problem still exists.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Either of you ever get the transverse link recall done?
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Nope, my car didn't fall in the vin # range for that recall, but others who had the same problem and did have the recall performed, still experienced the symptoms.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by 2k2nyc
Nope, my car didn't fall in the vin # range for that recall, but others who had the same problem and did have the recall performed, still experienced the symptoms.
Oh, well...so much for that idea.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Could be worn out sway bar end links.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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I doubt it, I felt it the first time I drove my car & I bought it new.
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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I doubt it, I felt it the first time I drove my car & I bought it new.
sorry to go OT, dude...check ur PMs
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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I did not qualify for the Transverse recall either. I got a 2K2 GLE what about you?
Old Apr 7, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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I just remembered someone on the board talking about replacing a worn front sway bar. How do we point this out to the techs?
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