Parts for your 2006 Nissan Navara-Suspension bushes

2006 Nissan Navara suspension-bushes

Technical references confirm the 2006 Nissan Navara (D40) is fitted with multiple suspension bushes. The Nissan D40 Series Service Manual lists front upper and lower control arm bushes and stabiliser (sway) bar bushes in the Front Suspension (FSU) section, and rear leaf-spring eye and shackle bushes in the Rear Suspension (RSU) section. Genuine parts catalogues and common aftermarket listings (e.g., Nolathane and SuperPro kits for D40, 2005–2015) also specify replacement bushes for this model. So, suspension bushes are absolutely relevant to the 2006 Navara.

On a 2006 Navara, suspension bushes are the quiet heroes that keep the ute riding smoothly while handling rough tracks and daily duties. They’re the rubber or polyurethane inserts that sit in control arms, leaf-spring eyes and shackles, and sway bar mounts. Their job is to isolate noise and vibration, allow controlled movement in the suspension, and keep wheel alignment stable under brakes, load and corrugations.

Front-end bushes (upper and lower control arm) help maintain camber and caster so the tyres wear evenly and the steering stays true. At the back, leaf-spring eye and shackle bushes let the springs flex without transferring harshness into the cab. Sway bar D-bushes and link bushes reduce body roll. Some variants also have rear sway bar bushes.

Typical signs the bushes are on the way out include:

• Clunks or squeaks over speed bumps or corrugations
• Wandering steering, tramlining, or vague turn-in
• Uneven or rapid tyre wear, especially on the edges
• Vibration under braking or when loaded
• Visible cracks, perishing, or torn lips on the bushes

As part of regular servicing, a quick look every 20,000 km (or annually) is smart