1998 Nissan Pathfinder car sways and rocks sometimes

Tiny
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  • 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 4WD
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  • 131,807 MILES
My 1998 Nissan pathfinder runs great, the steering also is fine. It doesn't pull to the left or right, Sometimes when I go 40 to 45 mph, it starts to sway and rock. I need to either press my brakes or decelerate on my gas pedal to slow it down a bit to 35 mph then it runs smooth and when I start to accelerate, again it sways. I inspect all the rear links, and both front lower control arms, shocks, struts, and sway bars. Nothing bent, the bushings they all seem in good shape. Any chance you can tell me whats causing this problem? Did I over looked on my inspection? Tires are all new and balanced out, I thought that would solve the sway and rocking at first but it didn't. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks
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Saturday, March 14th, 2015 AT 6:31 AM

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Tiny
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Might be bad ball joints have the front end checked.
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Saturday, March 14th, 2015 AT 10:59 AM
Tiny
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Ball joints are still in good condition, no play. The rocking starts from the rear.
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Thursday, March 19th, 2015 AT 11:22 PM
Tiny
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Check alignment and tires for balance. Also check items in pic as the panhard bar may be rusted or broken off at top of frame as well as bushings, especially sway bars. It it does it at that low of speed something is messed up in suspension causing the problem or a tire see pics.
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Friday, March 20th, 2015 AT 7:06 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Hmac300, I'll do a re-inspection and i'll get back to you if I detect a problem.
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Saturday, March 21st, 2015 AT 7:07 AM

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