Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 18

canigetnesicker · 10-17-2005, 05:32 PM

i have the same problem...its really depressing...i recently lowered my car with the tanabe gf210 05 specific springs and the drop on the driver side is really nice but on the passenger side...another story...it wont settle..i believe its the strut...i also hear the clunks...i thought i fixed it but turns out i didnt...my sti has a lean and i dont like it...the passenger side is about a half an inch, if not more, higher than the driver side....do u guys think i should take it to the dealer with the aftermarket springs or put the stock ones back on before i do? its annoying..........

2fas4u · 10-18-2005, 06:25 AM

I would take it in if you are not planning on replacing them with aftermarket...I think Suby has owned up to this problem and wont give you any hassle over your springs.. I am going to forgo the stock crap and put a set of Tein Flex coilovers on and be done with this issue. Didnt want to spend a ton but was going to put JDM pinks and camber plates/ Group N tops on anyway....

PrimeTimeSTi · 10-18-2005, 01:30 PM

Well, I had my car in the end of last week for this common issue and my dealer has now ordered replacement struts and top mounts. All will be covered by my warranty. Install should happen as soon as they arrive later this week. Hopefully this solves the problem.

canigetnesicker · 10-18-2005, 02:06 PM

thanks for the input...i will be going to the dealer...

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Originally Posted by 2fas4u

I would take it in if you are not planning on replacing them with aftermarket...I think Suby has owned up to this problem and wont give you any hassle over your springs.. I am going to forgo the stock crap and put a set of Tein Flex coilovers on and be done with this issue. Didnt want to spend a ton but was going to put JDM pinks and camber plates/ Group N tops on anyway....

Dark_Wing · 10-20-2005, 08:23 AM

I cant find the answer so I'm going to ask.

My car has 3,000 miles before the warranty runs out.

What happens if i get the strut clunk issue again after the warranty is out? I pay of pocket? If so how much?

Thanks guys

**tcam33** · 10-20-2005, 02:42 PM

Went to the dealer today, took them two seconds to diagnose the strut clunk. They ordered a set on the spot, they go in next week.

***silverbetty*** · 10-21-2005, 10:08 AM

I had the same problem after 18,000 miles on my 05. I couldn't find out what was rolling around in my trunk. I thought the jack had come loose at first. I even jacked it up and pushed/pulled on the suspension. I couldn't find the cause.

I went to the dealer and they said it was a rear strut problem. I had them both replaced a week later. They dealer said I would have to sign waiver before they could do the work because of my aftermarket set up, Prodrive Springs and Group N Tops. I never saw any such waiver. There was also a note on my invoice that said i would have to return the car to stock before they could diagnose any further suspension concerns.

Sidenote: Has anyone experienced the "clunk" from the replacement struts?

dnor72 · 10-24-2005, 08:17 AM

I am currently considering the purchase of an '05 or '06 STi , but after reading this thread I have some concerns. I am coming from a Nissan 350Z that has had front tire "cupping" problems that Nissan refuses to actually fix. Very common issue with the 350Z. At any rate, I don't want to come from one car with recurring problems to another. Couple of questions:

1) Do any of you have STi' with over 15,000 miles and NOT had this strut issue?

2) Is there any word on the '06 STi having/not having a problem? If no, has anyone compared the part numbers from '05-to-'06 to determine any sort of a change in those strut assemblies?

Thanks alot.

2fas4u · 10-24-2005, 02:12 PM

If your not going to purchase a STI because of this strut problem maybe you should go back to a Nissan....This is a simple problem that is covered. Hell my 05 only had 1900 miles and I had the clunk. Im just chose to install coilovers because I didnt want to mess with stock struts...There is no comparison to an STI and the 350Z....

tnt_3 · 11-01-2005, 01:02 PM

I brought my car into the dealer today because of a clunking sound coming from the passenger rear. At first the mechanic said he couldn't hear the clunking sound. After I explained to him what to listen for and how to replicate it, they ordered a new set of rear struts. I only have 8300 miles on my 05. I hope there isn't an inherent design flaw with the struts and that the new ones wont have the same problem.

EDIT: Had the rear struts replaced and so far no clunk.

Lang · 11-02-2005, 05:47 PM

Datadatum, where did you get yours replaced? I'm in the CHI area, it just started...

skeeler · 11-02-2005, 06:24 PM

Is there a published TSB for the struts that state both rear struts are to be replaced? SOA customer care line said they will only replace the faulty one. I want to see where it says that subaru "recommends" that both sides be replaced together.

2fas4u · 11-03-2005, 03:39 AM

Hell I only had 1800 miles on my 05. That is why I just went ahead and installed coilovers. I didnt want to play around with the new ones doing the same thing....

Antimullet · 11-03-2005, 07:11 PM

Anyone know a mod friendly dealer in the Vacaville Cali area?

I got the strut clunk now after almost 20k with no issues.

RonBang · 11-03-2005, 07:48 PM

Ok im getting really pissed at subaru and my service guy...what do you think i should do?...everyone here seems to have no problem getting them fixed or replaced...heres my story and problem. I made a few posts about the strut problem when it first started. I took the car to subaru...each time i took it i would have to drop it off and they would give me a loaner car. The next day id go back return the car to get mine and they would tell me " Oh its the top strut mount i had to order it be in next week" So i said ok no problem go in get it fixed no noise for like a month then clunk clunk clunk call and repeat the same process and each time i told the guy its the strut replace the entire strut his reply is "oh i have to diagnose the problem first" Im standing there thinking its the same problem as last time...anyway i went thru this 6 times each time they just replaced the top strut mount...after the first time it was fixed it lasted about a month each time after that it lasted for a few days then clunk clunk clunk again...this is gonna be the 7th time taking it in and this time he said ill have to get one of my guys to take a ride with you and see if we can figure this out...should i print out this post and bring it to him and slap it on his desk or what...am i getting dicked around? and sorry for the poor grammar and spelling but what should i do here im getting real sick of this 7 times...
Thanks
Ron

10-17-2005, 05:32 PM	#256
canigetnesicker Amateur STI Driver Car: '05 WRB STi & '06 Ford F150 FX4 Fav Mod: top secret Location: san fernando valley Posts: 25 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	problem i have the same problem...its really depressing...i recently lowered my car with the tanabe gf210 05 specific springs and the drop on the driver side is really nice but on the passenger side...another story...it wont settle..i believe its the strut...i also hear the clunks...i thought i fixed it but turns out i didnt...my sti has a lean and i dont like it...the passenger side is about a half an inch, if not more, higher than the driver side....do u guys think i should take it to the dealer with the aftermarket springs or put the stock ones back on before i do? its annoying.......... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by canigetnesicker : 10-17-2005 at 05:37 PM.

10-21-2005, 10:08 AM	#262
*silverbetty* is this thing on? Car: 05 STI - WRB on Gold Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 141 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I had the same problem after 18,000 miles on my 05. I couldn't find out what was rolling around in my trunk. I thought the jack had come loose at first. I even jacked it up and pushed/pulled on the suspension. I couldn't find the cause. I went to the dealer and they said it was a rear strut problem. I had them both replaced a week later. They dealer said I would have to sign waiver before they could do the work because of my aftermarket set up, Prodrive Springs and Group N Tops. I never saw any such waiver. There was also a note on my invoice that said i would have to return the car to stock before they could diagnose any further suspension concerns. Sidenote: Has anyone experienced the "clunk" from the replacement struts? Last edited by silverbetty : 10-21-2005 at 10:11 AM.

10-24-2005, 08:17 AM	#263
dnor72 Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Couple of questions I am currently considering the purchase of an '05 or '06 STi , but after reading this thread I have some concerns. I am coming from a Nissan 350Z that has had front tire "cupping" problems that Nissan refuses to actually fix. Very common issue with the 350Z. At any rate, I don't want to come from one car with recurring problems to another. Couple of questions: 1) Do any of you have STi' with over 15,000 miles and NOT had this strut issue? 2) Is there any word on the '06 STi having/not having a problem? If no, has anyone compared the part numbers from '05-to-'06 to determine any sort of a change in those strut assemblies? Thanks alot.

11-01-2005, 01:02 PM	#265
tnt_3 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 49 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I brought my car into the dealer today because of a clunking sound coming from the passenger rear. At first the mechanic said he couldn't hear the clunking sound. After I explained to him what to listen for and how to replicate it, they ordered a new set of rear struts. I only have 8300 miles on my 05. I hope there isn't an inherent design flaw with the struts and that the new ones wont have the same problem. EDIT: Had the rear struts replaced and so far no clunk. Last edited by tnt_3 : 11-17-2005 at 04:11 AM.

11-03-2005, 07:48 PM	#270
RonBang Banned Car: 04 STi Location: Howell Posts: 184 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Ok this is getting stupid Ok im getting really pissed at subaru and my service guy...what do you think i should do?...everyone here seems to have no problem getting them fixed or replaced...heres my story and problem. I made a few posts about the strut problem when it first started. I took the car to subaru...each time i took it i would have to drop it off and they would give me a loaner car. The next day id go back return the car to get mine and they would tell me " Oh its the top strut mount i had to order it be in next week" So i said ok no problem go in get it fixed no noise for like a month then clunk clunk clunk call and repeat the same process and each time i told the guy its the strut replace the entire strut his reply is "oh i have to diagnose the problem first" Im standing there thinking its the same problem as last time...anyway i went thru this 6 times each time they just replaced the top strut mount...after the first time it was fixed it lasted about a month each time after that it lasted for a few days then clunk clunk clunk again...this is gonna be the 7th time taking it in and this time he said ill have to get one of my guys to take a ride with you and see if we can figure this out...should i print out this post and bring it to him and slap it on his desk or what...am i getting dicked around? and sorry for the poor grammar and spelling but what should i do here im getting real sick of this 7 times... Thanks Ron This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-18-2005, 06:25 AM	#257
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 1,871 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I would take it in if you are not planning on replacing them with aftermarket...I think Suby has owned up to this problem and wont give you any hassle over your springs.. I am going to forgo the stock crap and put a set of Tein Flex coilovers on and be done with this issue. Didnt want to spend a ton but was going to put JDM pinks and camber plates/ Group N tops on anyway....

10-18-2005, 01:30 PM	#258
PrimeTimeSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Invidia exhaust, Cobb AP Location: Minnesota Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Well, I had my car in the end of last week for this common issue and my dealer has now ordered replacement struts and top mounts. All will be covered by my warranty. Install should happen as soon as they arrive later this week. Hopefully this solves the problem.

10-20-2005, 08:23 AM	#260
Dark_Wing Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Black/Silver STi Location: San Diego Posts: 122 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I cant find the answer so I'm going to ask. My car has 3,000 miles before the warranty runs out. What happens if i get the strut clunk issue again after the warranty is out? I pay of pocket? If so how much? Thanks guys

10-20-2005, 02:42 PM	#261
tcam33 Gold Member Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: 1.mod 2.???? 3.profit Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 245 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Went to the dealer today, took them two seconds to diagnose the strut clunk. They ordered a set on the spot, they go in next week.

10-24-2005, 02:12 PM	#264
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 1,871 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	If your not going to purchase a STI because of this strut problem maybe you should go back to a Nissan....This is a simple problem that is covered. Hell my 05 only had 1900 miles and I had the clunk. Im just chose to install coilovers because I didnt want to mess with stock struts...There is no comparison to an STI and the 350Z....

11-02-2005, 05:47 PM	#266
Lang Junior STI Driver Posts: 162 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Datadatum, where did you get yours replaced? I'm in the CHI area, it just started...

11-02-2005, 06:24 PM	#267
skeeler Professional STI Driver Car: '04 WRC Blue Pearl S Fav Mod: Nokian WR's, then RSi's, Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R's Location: Sumas, WA Posts: 419 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Is there a published TSB for the struts that state both rear struts are to be replaced? SOA customer care line said they will only replace the faulty one. I want to see where it says that subaru "recommends" that both sides be replaced together.

11-03-2005, 03:39 AM	#268
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 1,871 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Hell I only had 1800 miles on my 05. That is why I just went ahead and installed coilovers. I didnt want to play around with the new ones doing the same thing....

11-03-2005, 07:11 PM	#269
Antimullet Professional STI Driver Car: 08 STi w' BBS Fav Mod: Big Turbo Location: NORCAL Posts: 471 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Anyone know a mod friendly dealer in the Vacaville Cali area? I got the strut clunk now after almost 20k with no issues.