Newbie with suspension question

awmsti88 · 03-10-2008, 04:14 PM

I just bought a 06 sti a month a go and noticed the rear of the car sits about an inch lower then the front. I can also hear the sort of clicking noise at low speeds which led me to believe the struts could be blown. Is there supposed to be any differences in ride height from front to rear?

Phil 05 · 03-10-2008, 05:07 PM

Yes it is. There are many reasons to numerous to mention. The search button will elaborate I am sure.

**boondocksaint** · 03-11-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by awmsti88

I just bought a 06 sti a month a go and noticed the rear of the car sits about an inch lower then the front. I can also hear the sort of clicking noise at low speeds which led me to believe the struts could be blown. Is there supposed to be any differences in ride height from front to rear?

First, suspension questions belong in the suspension forum. I'm moving this thread.

Second, does the car sit low, or is the wheel gap uneven? We have more front wheel gap than rear wheel gap. That's how the car is designed.

Third, that clicking sound could be the struts, but I'd check the axle nuts first. We've had a few folks notice that theirs were not on quite tight enough.

MGizzle · 03-11-2008, 04:55 AM

The clicking sound could be your diff as well. Most of the members here seem to have this and it is completely normal with our diffs. I am very sure if it was axle nuts that Subaru would be a bit more worried and that some sort of under the table recall would be going on with the dealers.

So don't freak out about the clicking noise. Most of us have it.

niemkij · 03-11-2008, 08:39 AM

I recently replaced my struts on my 06 STi. If you find yours are bad, my stock struts are available. They have ~ 30K miles and are OK. PM me if interested.

awmsti88 · 03-12-2008, 04:31 AM

Yeah I've read about how noisy the diffs can be, the clicking seems a little more frequent while making a slow turn which I guse would make sence if it was in fact the diff. Just wanted to rule out the fact that its the struts before I start droping money else where. I appreciate the help.

holycow · 03-12-2008, 09:52 AM

dont confuse ride height with wheel/fender gap.

05_GD7 · 03-12-2008, 12:48 PM

The appearance of a "saggy butt" is perfectly normal. Its how the car comes from the factory

awmsti88 · 03-12-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by holycow

dont confuse ride height with wheel/fender gap.

You're right I worded my question wrong, thanks for the help guys.

03-10-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
awmsti88 Lurker Car: '06 White/Bronze Sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 7 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Newbie with suspension question I just bought a 06 sti a month a go and noticed the rear of the car sits about an inch lower then the front. I can also hear the sort of clicking noise at low speeds which led me to believe the struts could be blown. Is there supposed to be any differences in ride height from front to rear? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-10-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
Phil 05 STI Driver Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: POWER Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 211 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie with suspension question Yes it is. There are many reasons to numerous to mention. The search button will elaborate I am sure.

03-11-2008, 04:55 AM	#4
MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 773 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Newbie with suspension question The clicking sound could be your diff as well. Most of the members here seem to have this and it is completely normal with our diffs. I am very sure if it was axle nuts that Subaru would be a bit more worried and that some sort of under the table recall would be going on with the dealers. So don't freak out about the clicking noise. Most of us have it.

03-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#5
niemkij Silver Member Car: Blue 06 STi Fav Mod: The next one planned Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 82 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Newbie with suspension question I recently replaced my struts on my 06 STi. If you find yours are bad, my stock struts are available. They have ~ 30K miles and are OK. PM me if interested.

03-12-2008, 04:31 AM	#6
awmsti88 Lurker Car: '06 White/Bronze Sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 7 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie with suspension question Yeah I've read about how noisy the diffs can be, the clicking seems a little more frequent while making a slow turn which I guse would make sence if it was in fact the diff. Just wanted to rule out the fact that its the struts before I start droping money else where. I appreciate the help.

03-12-2008, 09:52 AM	#7
holycow Spec C Club Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 :D Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 1,043 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Newbie with suspension question dont confuse ride height with wheel/fender gap.

03-12-2008, 12:48 PM	#8
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,808 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Newbie with suspension question The appearance of a "saggy butt" is perfectly normal. Its how the car comes from the factory