Suspension problem?

Tiny
ITZ R34P3R
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  • 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,800 MILES
When I go down the highway about 65+ mph my car shakes vigerously, like almost to the point of rolling over. The odd thing is when I let off the gas or hit the brake it slows down. I have had it checked and the struts are fine. My car is a 1998 nissan pathfinder SE 2x4. Thank you if you can help me- Brett
Friday, January 14th, 2011 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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This should not be a problem with the struts.

Have the wheels balanced.
Check the drive trains, propeller shaft U-joints.
Check steering linkages and control arm bushes.
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Saturday, January 15th, 2011 AT 3:49 PM
Tiny
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Thats the problem were can you get control arm bushing no one sells them!
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 12:36 AM
Tiny
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Too bad there are no service parts. Nissans does not have any reputation for suspension systems. You would have to replace the control arms if they are faulty.
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 3:28 AM

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