An easy rear shock replacement has turned into a nightmare on this 2006 Altima. The shock mount bushing seized to the bolt, so when I turned the bolt the bushing was destroyed. Most vehicles that would be a non issue. But not this Nissan, the shock mount bushing is part of the knuckle assembly The knuckle has 4 bushings total. A complicated labor intensive job to take on and off because of the design. Its a $500 car. I have about 1k in parts into it so I'm not ready to throw in the towel. Yet. Should I..
1) Replace with new knuckle for $200. (requires transfer of old rotted rotor splash shield, hub, ABS sensor, old ebrake hardware. )
2) Replace the 4 bushings for $58 + labor to press 4 bushings. What would the labor be if I removed and brought it somewhere? Its not simple to do with this knuckle. Needs a pro.
3) Take my chances on a used ebay knuckle partially loaded like this link The splash guard is in better shape. I don't have to deal with cutting the shock off the mount. But.. Are the bushings any good on the part I'm getting?
What would you do?
1) Replace with new knuckle for $200. (requires transfer of old rotted rotor splash shield, hub, ABS sensor, old ebrake hardware. )
2) Replace the 4 bushings for $58 + labor to press 4 bushings. What would the labor be if I removed and brought it somewhere? Its not simple to do with this knuckle. Needs a pro.
3) Take my chances on a used ebay knuckle partially loaded like this link The splash guard is in better shape. I don't have to deal with cutting the shock off the mount. But.. Are the bushings any good on the part I'm getting?
What would you do?