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#631 of 656 Re: do-it-yourself [shark715] by paisan Oct 28, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: shark715 (Oct 28, 2008 3:01 pm) IIRC it requires Matic-J, which is only available from Nissan.... Maybe a few other car makers use it as well.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#632 of 656 Re: My Armada [dprather] by baby2004 Oct 30, 2008 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: dprather (Oct 11, 2008 5:01 pm) This problem does not occur with all suv's. I had a toyota 4-runner before I purchased my 2004 armada, and never had a problem.. I feel your pain with the brake/rotor issue. And to top if off with only 70,000 miles on mine, the 4th gear and overdrive gave out in mine. Just to rebuild it, it is costing 2500.00. And a new one over 5000.00. Believe me, I will never own another, and I'll be sticking with a honda or toyota.   good luck to you Replies to this message: paisan (Oct 30, 2008 6:01 pm)
#633 of 656 Re: My Armada [baby2004] by paisan Oct 30, 2008 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: baby2004 (Oct 30, 2008 3:06 pm) How often have you flushed your coolant? How often have you flushed your Transmission fluid? What kind of towing have you done with it?   I've towed for 40,000 of my 55,000 miles on my truck. Everything from my 6,000lb car trailer to my 11,500lb cigarette boat w/triple axles.   Trans is smooth as silk. Only issues I've had are the initial brake problem which was addressed in late 2005, and just recently my exhaust manifold started to leak.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#634 of 656 by gorio1 Dec 27, 2008 (8:13 am)
my 2004 armada is all over the highway if the wind blows left or right especially if i am running at 60 mph or over. there was no hurricane or tornado just a regular wind...i have to fight with the wind each time i am on freeway and it really make a lot of movement....i had my tires replace again to michelin cross terrain had it aligned 2x and had the sway bar check, there is no extra play on the wheel........can anybody give me a suggestion what to do? thank you very much...your suggestion is greatly appreciated Replies to this message: tidester (Dec 27, 2008 9:58 am) paisan (Dec 28, 2008 11:45 am)
#635 of 656 Re: [gorio1] by tidester HOST Dec 27, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: gorio1 (Dec 27, 2008 8:13 am) I'm curious. Do you have a cargo basket or luggage rack on the roof of your Armada?   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: paisan (Dec 28, 2008 11:45 am)
#636 of 656 Re: [tidester] by paisan Dec 28, 2008 (11:45 am)
Replying to: tidester (Dec 27, 2008 9:58 am) How many miles? Perhaps you need new front shocks. I know that the Bilstiens that I put in (you have to put in the ones specified for the titan) have made a big difference. Then again my Armada is usually fairly stable up to about 110mph.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#637 of 656 by gorio1 Dec 28, 2008 (10:29 pm)
yes i do have a luggage rack, this problem occured 3 months ago when i made a 720 on the grass after my armada hydroplane on the freeway. before i am hitting more than 100 mph without a problem. i have new tires and i have it aligned and balanced two months ago and the problem is still there. i am now afraid to take my whole family on this vehicle because i feel it is unsafe...please advice...thanks Replies to this message: tidester (Dec 29, 2008 10:22 am) shark715 (Dec 29, 2008 3:59 pm)
#638 of 656 by gorio1 Dec 28, 2008 (10:33 pm)
btw, i have 41000 miles on the vehicle and always drive in freeways, i dont overload (max load 2 adults & 2 kids) and never use this truck to pull a boat or something. Thanks again
#639 of 656 Re: [gorio1] by tidester HOST Dec 29, 2008 (10:22 am)
Replying to: gorio1 (Dec 28, 2008 10:29 pm) I think the luggage rack will contribute to greater susceptibility to crosswinds. Being situated farther above the vehicle's center of mass than the rest of the vehicle, the rack will generate more torque when buffeted by the wind. It's also possible that your 720 affected your suspension system.   In any case, I don't think it's wise to be driving an Armada at anywhere close to 100 mph.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: shark715 (Dec 29, 2008 3:59 pm)
#640 of 656 Re: [tidester] by shark715 Dec 29, 2008 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Dec 29, 2008 10:22 am) Tidester, sounds like it's fairly obvious that the issue is related to the 720, given that he said that's when the problem started (and assuming the roof rack was always there). It's odd that whoever did the alignments did not pick up on the issue, but unfortunately there are a lot of shops that just push the jobs through....the techician is paid on the number of alignments he/she completes, and that leads to shoddy work. Also, did he tell the alignment shop(s) the specifics of the problem he is having, or did he merely ask for an alignment, assuming that would cure the issue? It's very possible the truck is correctly aligned, but something in the suspension or steering systems is bent or damaged. I would suggest that he find a body shop that specializes in frame straightening (many body shops don't have the equipment to properly do that, as the equipment is wildly expensive). Chances are his frame is not bent, but shops like that have the expertise (and the patience) to thoroughly check all the suspension and steering components to make sure everything is within spec. Unfortunately there are many components that are subseptible to damage as manufacturers (not just Nissan) are using weaker and lighter components to save on cost, as well as weight for fuel efficiency reasons.

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