The Nissan Path

hey guys got a problem I'm hoping you'll can help me with.

found out a few days ago that the compression rod on my 1991 pathfinder broke.

I have been trying to locate one locally but no luck (still gonna keep looking tho). What I would like from you guys is the following:

I was planning to take it to a machine shop and have it welded until such time that I can source a genuine replacement. Is this wise?

If I am unsuccesful in locating one locally, can someone direct me somewhere on the internet where I could order one.


Any help in the above regard would be most appreciated.

As with all things mechanical it is your call BUT if you don't drive highways regularly -- just some bump around and it was cost effective I might do the welding route. I get nervous about high speed highway driving on suspension components that less than they should be (if we are talking about the compression rod I am thinking) just for safety.

Melbo

Finally located the compression rod but now that I have released it I realised another problem.

The hole which the threaded end of the rod enter on the chassis is eaten out. meaning the hole seems to have become MUCH bigger than it is suppose to be I guess due to years of wear. This it has occurred to me is what is responsible for the squeaking I hear when breaking.

I am figuring out how to address this as we speak, any suggestions.

The proper way would be to get a new bracket (I think you can still get it from Nissan) and get the old one cut off and the new bracket welded on. A good body repair or frame shop should be able to do this.