having done at the same time?

if looking at control arm replacement, have your wheel hubs inspected.

Hello fellow Pathfinders. I have similar Qs.. I have a 2011 PF LE. Left rear shock leaking. Airbag 1000s (one seems to have a leak - so will be fixing or replacing that)

Looking to replace all shocks and improve the suspension while checking / replacing known bushings (e.g. sway bar ends). Running the stock size tires (AT Coopers) on the 18" rims. I think they are 265/70s... need to check

I don't want to lift the suspension (at all or significantly) to avoid degradation in gas mileage or handling. I especially want to avoid any alignment issues. In other words, "first do no harm!"

Once or twice a year I load up my enduro motorcycle on a hitch carrier. Total weight is probably 450 lbs. (rack and bike) but it extends out a good 18-24" so the lever effect must increase tongue weight. I've done this at least a half dozen times. I think the tongue weight limit on the PF is about 600lbs (towing capacity divide by 10 - thumb rule). So this is near max out.

At this forum's suggestion I've added Airbag 1000s. They help level when loaded. it out but I'm thinking

1. Moog rear Springs
2. Bilstein shocks and struts
3. Sway bar fittings

What am I missing ? If I get the Moogs, do I still need the Air bags? And will this change ride hieght to the point where it will mess up alignment / handling? I'm checking to see if any of you that has done this is still active on this thread forum as I will want to confirm some things before ordering parts. I'll be looking for someone to do most of this work for me as I don't have a good setup.

Thanks all! Let me know if you're still around and willing to weigh in on this project. I plan to keep this truck for another 10 years +