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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Rear beam re-alignment question

Hey guys, I just finished re-aligning the rear beam on my 5.5 and I want to do my brothers as well. He has a 4th gen and it looks a lot different under there than the 5th gen. Besides the fact that everything is in front of the beam (which is a PITA), which bolts do I loosen? Here's some pictures facing the back of the car:

I would assume its this one:
(Passenger side)


And the one on the far right closest to the wheel:
(Driver side)
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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There is no alignment adjsutment in 4th gen, If the axle is off-centeror sloppy, replace bushings.
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Seriously?

Because I was just about to start the same project based upon recommendations in the Advanced Suspension forum. http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...rear-beam.html

Well at least I won't waste my time trying it, however I was really hoping to fix my rear toe problems.
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Seriously?

Because I was just about to start the same project based upon recommendations in the Advanced Suspension forum. http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...rear-beam.html

Well at least I won't waste my time trying it, however I was really hoping to fix my rear toe problems.
I as well have these rear toe problems. I was worried about if for a week or so, but the car drives fine, little pull to the right. But i dont see any irregular tire wear so i figure not to wirry
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by asand1
There is no alignment adjsutment in 4th gen, If the axle is off-centeror sloppy, replace bushings.
What bushings are you referring to? The sway bar link and the lateral link??
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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What bushings are you referring to? The sway bar link and the lateral link??
I was referring to the lateral link bushings and the front pivot bushings as well.
The link posted above does have some merit as it will take the bind out of the bushings and allow freer movement, however it won't change toe or camber, only axle bending will.
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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I was under the impression that you were able to do this on the 4th gens. Guess I was wrong. Thanks for the clarification guys.
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