Rear Suspension Springs Problems of Nissan Titan

I heard a very abnormal clunk from rear of vehicle while driving which was initially followed by very unstable vehicle dynamics (vehicle swayed heavily from side to side). I initially thought I'd inadvertently hit an obstacle or pothole in the road but at the next stop I noticed the vehicle was leaning heavily on the left hand side (>2" lower than the right). I inspected the undercarriage but could not see anything wrong so checked tire pressures (all fine at ~34-36psi). Not being able to identify the issue, I assumed it was just the way we'd loaded the vehicle and continued driving (we were more than 6 hrs from home). After unloading the vehicle however, I realised something else was seriously wrong because the severe lean was still present. A quick google search for "Nissan Titan leaning" led me to check for a broken rear shackle. Inspecting the floor of the bed was enough confirmation that the left hand rear shackle had indeed broken (huge bulge in the floor of the bed where the leaf spring slammed up into the body). . Read more...

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I have complained to the dealership, since day one that my truck had handling issues. That my rear axle was off center and the vehicle was not tracking straight. Their answer was an alignment about 20 of them. Bad tires, my driving, etc. Not their perfect truck. After 2 1/2 years of fighting Nissan they sent my truck to a frame shop. The rear of the frame from the ft spring hangers tp the rear is bowed upwards. Putting my springs in a bind and causing the rear axle to be out of line. Causing the erratic handing. If you have a Titan which seems to have an offset rear axle have the frame checked by computer. Though the frame may be straight, the rear of it may be bowed horizontally, causing problems. I took my truck to a frame shop 2 yrs ago and told them the frame was not right. I guess after thinking there was no way my frame was bent they allowed me to take it to the frame shop. Ha! ha! on them may frame was bowed has been so since day one. Hopefully the lawyer can get me out of the truck.

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