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M35 torn inner CV boot and rear subframe question

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M35 torn inner CV boot and rear subframe question

Hi guys - hope you're all well!

Loving my PNM35 so far and finding for the most part it's been quite reliable and easy to maintain. Just run into my first proper problem though with a torn front inner CV boot. Has anyone fixed these with aftermarket before or is it best to get the Nissan part? Is it the same part as the rear inner CV boot?!

Also attached a few pics of my rear subframe. I've noticed when I jack up the car the rear subframe moves down quite a lot - is this normal? I didn't want to go wrenching on it to try and tighten it right up if it's meant to have this kind of movement but it seems like an awfully big gap.

Other than recently replacing my rear calipers it's just been basic maintenance and I've just got the odd suspension squeaks and rattles to hunt down. Either loose top mounts on my rear shocks or worn anti roll bar links or bushing I'm thinking.

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Ah right - I did wonder if there was meant to be another rubber bush above? Don't think there's one on the other side either. I really need to get under and check the forward points to see what's going on there.

Pretty sure my rear diff mount is knackered as it has the telltale trickle of oil down it...wonder if that's because it was under added stress.

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the vertical movement in the subframe bushes is normal. ive recently fixed that with some whiteline subframe bushes. sod of a job but well worth it. plenty of extra road noise and vibration, but makes for a solid rear end.

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