Parts for your 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero-Suspension bushes

1999 Mitsubishi Pajero suspension bushes

Suspension bushes are absolutely used on the 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero. Technical sources including the Mitsubishi Pajero Factory Service Manual (Chassis, Group 33 Front Suspension and Group 34 Rear Axle/Suspension), the Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS parts catalogue for the NK/NL series, and well-known aftermarket catalogues from brands like SuperPro and Nolathane all list multiple bushes across the Pajero’s front double-wishbone torsion-bar IFS and rear live-axle multi-link setup. That means bushes are relevant, serviceable items on this model and central to how it steers, rides and handles.

On a ’99 Pajero, the bushes sit wherever suspension arms or bars meet the chassis or hubs: front upper and lower control arms, sway bar mounts and links, rear trailing arms, panhard rod, and shock eyes. Their job is to cushion metal-to-metal contact, keep alignment steady, and let the suspension flex over corrugations without sending every bump into the cabin. When they’re healthy, the Pajero tracks straight, rides quietly and treats tyres kindly.

Owners who tour, tow, or tackle corrugated roads around Aus and NZ will see bush wear sooner. Tell-tales include clunks over speed humps, wandering on the highway, braking shimmy, rear-steer feel, or uneven tyre wear. During regular servicing (every 10,000–15,000 km is a good habit), they should be inspected for cracks, perishing, ovalled sleeves, oil swelling and torn lips—especially front lower control arm bushes, sway bar D-bushes, and rear trailing arm/panhard bushes.

• Rubber vs polyurethane: OE-style rubber is quiet and comfy, polyurethane is firmer, sharper and more durable off-road, but can add a touch of NVH. Pick what suits how the Pajero is used.
• Replace in pairs on an axle and book a wheel alignment after front-end bush work—geometry will shift as fresh bushes settle.
• Torque arm bolts at normal ride height, not with the suspension hanging, to avoid pre-loading and premature failure.
• Fix oil leaks first—petroleum swells rubber. After beach work, rinse the underbody to help bushes and sleeves last.
• Use the correct assembly grease where specified (poly bushes usually need a supplied or silicone/PTFE grease).

Done right, fresh bushes restore steering feel, calm down cabin shake and protect tyres—making the 1999 Pajero feel tight and trustworthy again, whether it’s the school run, the Cape, or a weekend in the High Country.

Popular questions about 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero suspension bushes

How long do the bushes typically last on a 1999 Pajero?
It varies with use. A city-driven Pajero might see 120,000–200,000 km from key bushes, while one that tows or does regular gravel and corrugations may need attention around 60,000–120,000 km. Annual inspections catch issues early, before tyres and alignment pay the price.

Should they choose rubber or polyurethane bushes?
For daily driving and maximum comfort, quality rubber is hard to beat. For heavier loads, beach runs and rough tracks, polyurethane offers sharper control and durability, with a mild increase in vibration. Many owners mix: rubber in control arms for comfort, poly in sway bars for response.

Do they need a wheel alignment after bush replacement?
Yes—any front-end bush work alters static geometry. An alignment immediately after installation (with the vehicle at ride height) ensures correct camber, caster and toe, protects tyres and returns the Pajero’s straight-line stability.