1997 Nissan Pathfinder Fishtailing at 60 mph

1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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OPIE_913
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Suspension problem
1997 Nissan Pathfinder 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 171k miles

I notice my suv is bouncing around on the highway at 60-65 mph and it feels like it's fishtailing. It only does it after 60 and not before so I slow down and it goes away until I hit a curb or bumps or just driving normally at 60 mph and then it starts again. What could it be rear stablizing bar,front and rear shocks or something else?
Apr 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

I would be checking the rear suspension, shocks/ struts and all bushes also get a rear alignment inspection as well.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 2, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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