How long will my struts last?

new2subaru! · 05-05-2008, 07:41 AM

how long can i expect my stock struts on my 07 sti to hold up for with my rce yellow spring and front group n fronthats on?

**Parker** · 05-05-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru!

how long can i expect my stock struts on my 07 sti to hold up for with my rce yellow spring and front group n fronthats on?

depends on your driving style along with a few other factors.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-05-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru!

how long can i expect my stock struts on my 07 sti to hold up for with my rce yellow spring and front group n fronthats on?

I think for any spring on stock struts( STI) they tend to last into the 70-80k range....BUT The rears are what tend to clunk sooner than later. So the real focus should be on packing the rears with Mobil 1 synthetic bearing grease to prevent the clunk from happening.

Myles

layza4sti · 05-05-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

I think for any spring on stock struts( STI) they tend to last into the 70-80k range....BUT The rears are what tend to clunk sooner than later. So the real focus should be on packing the rears with Mobil 1 synthetic bearing grease to prevent the clunk from happening.

Myles

does any one know if auto zone carry's synthetic bearing grease???

new2subaru! · 05-05-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by layza4sti

does any one know if auto zone carry's synthetic bearing grease???

How easy is it to take apart the stock stuts

Nasioc_STi · 05-05-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by layza4sti

does any one know if auto zone carry's synthetic bearing grease???

yes llololol

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Originally Posted by new2subaru!

How easy is it to take apart the stock stuts

quick step list

raise the car
take off the wheels
remove the struts
remove the top hat and spring .
remove the lower nut on the bottom of the strut
grab a friend and play tug a war with the strut

then start packing with grease . i recommend astroglide !

layza4sti · 05-06-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nasioc_STi

yes llololol

^^^ wrong auto zone does not carry mobil 1 synthetic bearing grease. at least the one buy my house does not.........

new2subaru! · 05-06-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

I think for any spring on stock struts( STI) they tend to last into the 70-80k range....BUT The rears are what tend to clunk sooner than later. So the real focus should be on packing the rears with Mobil 1 synthetic bearing grease to prevent the clunk from happening.

Myles

What would you recommend for after markets struts?

jordanretro1223 · 05-06-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru!

How easy is it to take apart the stock stuts

Pretty easy actually, the steps above sum it up well.

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Originally Posted by new2subaru!

What would you recommend for after markets struts?

Ohlins.

mgsm666 · 05-07-2008, 07:02 AM

I don't know where Myles got 70-80k from

I had my rears replaced @ 34k miles, and they're clunking again @ 44k

Oh, and that was on a STOCK SUSPENSION!!!

Just ordered coilovers...i'm done with stock struts.

Jesse

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-07-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsm666

I don't know where Myles got 70-80k from

I had my rears replaced @ 34k miles, and they're clunking again @ 44k

Oh, and that was on a STOCK SUSPENSION!!!

Just ordered coilovers...i'm done with stock struts.

Jesse

Well my 04 went about 70k before it clunks, BUT my driveway requires that the inside wheel come off the ground each day. So I would alternate this and THAT may have moved the grease packing around enough each time that it never clunked. Not to mention that with all the suspensions I was trying from 03-07 the car was off theground ALOT. Simply put,.....some people with slight clunking have noticed if they put a hydraulic jack under the car over night in the rear end....that for a day or so the clunking goes away !! So who knows. Yeah some have clunking at 5k on new cars. One thing is for certain...the 08's wont have this issue !!

Myles

new2subaru! · 05-07-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jordanretro1223

Pretty easy actually, the steps above sum it up well.

Ohlins.

Ohilins would be nice but not for 2 grand anything eles out there?

chaos311clarity · 05-07-2008, 10:21 AM

you have 2 options as far as fixed perch struts.

stock or ohlins. thats it.

RyanLee · 05-07-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

you have 2 options as far as fixed perch struts.

stock or ohlins. thats it.

I thought RCE would make a strut for cheaper price than Ohlin...
Is there any plan at this point?

***Barry*** · 05-07-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

you have 2 options as far as fixed perch struts.

stock or ohlins. thats it.

How bout RB 320 kit? Unfortunately price has soared to $2700-- originally they were $2k shipped and provide terrific ride and great handling.

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mgsm666 Spec C Club Car: 05 Aspen Wingless Fav Mod: Driving School / Trunk swap (no attention ftw) Location: NYC/Boston 4 school Posts: 1,074 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How long will my struts last? I don't know where Myles got 70-80k from I had my rears replaced @ 34k miles, and they're clunking again @ 44k Oh, and that was on a STOCK SUSPENSION!!! Just ordered coilovers...i'm done with stock struts. Jesse

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