Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 14

UncleJ · 06-29-2005, 12:56 PM

I've had both rear struts replaced under warranty (at the dealer where I bought the car). Recently, I had my front drivers side strut replaced under warranty (at a different dealer - I've moved and don't live near the original dealership now).

I didn't have any problem getting any of these replaced.
But I'm now wondering, how long until my last original strut (passenger's side front) starts to fail.

With 3 failed struts, it seems to me that the last strut will inevitably fail.
I have about 1 year and/or 20,000 km left on my warranty.
I'm almost hoping that the last strut will fail before my warranty runs out, so I won't get screwed having to replace it myself.

sciroccoR · 06-29-2005, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by STi_Thunder

Glad to hear it works man.

Like i said before, WD-40 works very temporarily, in hot weather (like right now in chitown) it lasts even less ...

I might be going the local shop and search for some lithium grease in a spray can or something ... something that attaches better ...

In my case, my right strut hasn't had a clunk for the last 2 months since I lubed it with grease ... my left one is another story though, it clunks badly...

Given the fact that the struts are factory defective, taking it back to the dealer, waiting 2-3 days (?) for it getting it serviced is not worth my time ...

well, it's this much later and it's still not clunking, which, of course is good. Li grease is made in a spray can, i used to use it for quickie lubes on my bottom bracket (bicycle) and headset.

btw, i've got a white sti too.

Dark_Wing · 07-05-2005, 08:59 AM

I've had the strut clunk for about 1200 miles now(Coming from passenger rear). I now have 27,000 on my car. The clunking has gotten worse since I first heard it. At first it was at speeds below 10 mph, then I could hear it below 20mph, now I can hear it backing up or driving up to 30mph. Same issues as everyone else.

I hope I can have it replaced same day and not have to deal with a rental.

***iTSTi*** · 07-09-2005, 07:53 PM

I think I just joined the club 3 days ago.
This thing clucks at low speed.
Gonna take it to dealer on monday.
But, EatV8 might help me to check if it's the pinks or the strut that caused the problem.
Keep you guys updated after eatv8 checks on it.

Pralix · 07-11-2005, 11:31 AM

My STi is at the dealer for this problem. It is the left rear strut that is clunking. Subaru will only replace the one strut. I would think that on this type of car/suspension that you would need to replace both of them for even wear.

ej25turbo · 07-17-2005, 01:56 PM

include me in this club! Mine just started to clunk this weekend. dr. side rear, 05 with 10K. we'll see whats gonna happen on monday!

***iTSTi*** · 07-17-2005, 02:37 PM

Went to the dealer, and they ordered the 2 rear struts for me.
And they didn't charge me craps yet.
I asked the guy if I had to pay, he said I was good to go. Did that mean that I won't have to pay AT ALL, or I will have to pay on the next visit?

Trey05STI · 07-18-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by iTSTi

Went to the dealer, and they ordered the 2 rear struts for me.
And they didn't charge me craps yet.
I asked the guy if I had to pay, he said I was good to go. Did that mean that I won't have to pay AT ALL, or I will have to pay on the next visit?

So you took your car to the dealership and you had no problems with them replacing the rear struts. Did they give you S*** about abuse or driver error? I just joined this list I have a 05 w/ close to 10,000 and it just started this weekend (thats when I noticed it) I am going to the dealer tomorrow morning.

***iTSTi*** · 07-18-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Trey05STI

So you took your car to the dealership and you had no problems with them replacing the rear struts. Did they give you S*** about abuse or driver error? I just joined this list I have a 05 w/ close to 10,000 and it just started this weekend (thats when I noticed it) I am going to the dealer tomorrow morning.

nope....didn't give me S***s, maybe not yet.
They test drove it. Came back out. Called me in. Told me that they ordered 2 struts to replace. Sent me home.
BUT...i dont' know if they are gonna charge me on the day of installation.

RBMike · 07-19-2005, 10:34 AM

I'm in the club at 15.7K on my 05. I called today, They asked for my vin #. They said they would order me a pair and call me when they came in.

***iTSTi*** · 07-25-2005, 06:52 AM

Just got the struts replaced for free.

fadedSTi · 07-25-2005, 07:03 AM

i have the clunk. started at about 7k miles on my 05 STi. dealer wont fix it. have had it blamed on mulitple things. latest blame is "body noise"

kts262 · 07-26-2005, 12:27 PM

i took my car in complaining about the clunk in my right rear strut. they told me they could call me up to come in when it comes in. just got a call and i'm taking it in friday morning. no problems so far.

fadedSTi · 07-26-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kts262

i took my car in complaining about the clunk in my right rear strut. they told me they could call me up to come in when it comes in. just got a call and i'm taking it in friday morning. no problems so far.

they are replacing the strut?

**gforced** · 07-27-2005, 04:59 AM

I believe I just joined this club. After a weekend of auto-x, my struts started clunking. It is more of a pop when I go over bumps or make a turn. It happens when I roll out of my garage in the morning. I have a little over 22k on the car and it seems like all four just decided to give up and start sticking. I guess it is time to call the dealer.

06-29-2005, 12:56 PM	#196
UncleJ Junior STI Driver Posts: 51 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I've had both rear struts replaced under warranty (at the dealer where I bought the car). Recently, I had my front drivers side strut replaced under warranty (at a different dealer - I've moved and don't live near the original dealership now). I didn't have any problem getting any of these replaced. But I'm now wondering, how long until my last original strut (passenger's side front) starts to fail. With 3 failed struts, it seems to me that the last strut will inevitably fail. I have about 1 year and/or 20,000 km left on my warranty. I'm almost hoping that the last strut will fail before my warranty runs out, so I won't get screwed having to replace it myself. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-27-2005, 04:59 AM	#210
gforced Gold Member Car: '04 JBP STi Fav Mod: Swaping a VW for a STi Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 982 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I believe I just joined this club. After a weekend of auto-x, my struts started clunking. It is more of a pop when I go over bumps or make a turn. It happens when I roll out of my garage in the morning. I have a little over 22k on the car and it seems like all four just decided to give up and start sticking. I guess it is time to call the dealer. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-05-2005, 08:59 AM	#198
Dark_Wing Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Black/Silver STi Location: San Diego Posts: 122 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I've had the strut clunk for about 1200 miles now(Coming from passenger rear). I now have 27,000 on my car. The clunking has gotten worse since I first heard it. At first it was at speeds below 10 mph, then I could hear it below 20mph, now I can hear it backing up or driving up to 30mph. Same issues as everyone else. I hope I can have it replaced same day and not have to deal with a rental.

07-09-2005, 07:53 PM	#199
*iTSTi* Platinum Member Car: 2006 Subaru Fav Mod: JDM "Baby In Car" Location: NJ Posts: 873 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	I think I just joined the club 3 days ago. This thing clucks at low speed. Gonna take it to dealer on monday. But, EatV8 might help me to check if it's the pinks or the strut that caused the problem. Keep you guys updated after eatv8 checks on it.

07-11-2005, 11:31 AM	#200
Pralix Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Network Babysitter Location: Seattle, WA (Vicinity) Posts: 199 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	My STi is at the dealer for this problem. It is the left rear strut that is clunking. Subaru will only replace the one strut. I would think that on this type of car/suspension that you would need to replace both of them for even wear.

07-17-2005, 01:56 PM	#201
ej25turbo Lurker Location: york, PA Posts: 6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	include me in this club! Mine just started to clunk this weekend. dr. side rear, 05 with 10K. we'll see whats gonna happen on monday!

07-17-2005, 02:37 PM	#202
*iTSTi* Platinum Member Car: 2006 Subaru Fav Mod: JDM "Baby In Car" Location: NJ Posts: 873 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Went to the dealer, and they ordered the 2 rear struts for me. And they didn't charge me craps yet. I asked the guy if I had to pay, he said I was good to go. Did that mean that I won't have to pay AT ALL, or I will have to pay on the next visit?

07-19-2005, 10:34 AM	#205
RBMike The Next Petter Solberg Posts: 933 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm in the club at 15.7K on my 05. I called today, They asked for my vin #. They said they would order me a pair and call me when they came in.

07-25-2005, 06:52 AM	#206
*iTSTi* Platinum Member Car: 2006 Subaru Fav Mod: JDM "Baby In Car" Location: NJ Posts: 873 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Just got the struts replaced for free.

07-25-2005, 07:03 AM	#207
fadedSTi Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: HEET, Scott Siegel Tuning, Lots of BOOOOST Location: Tampa Posts: 810 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	i have the clunk. started at about 7k miles on my 05 STi. dealer wont fix it. have had it blamed on mulitple things. latest blame is "body noise"

07-26-2005, 12:27 PM	#208
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,123 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	i took my car in complaining about the clunk in my right rear strut. they told me they could call me up to come in when it comes in. just got a call and i'm taking it in friday morning. no problems so far.