Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 20

BoostFrenzy · 12-01-2005, 08:13 PM

2004, 24k miles

Rear struts replaced 12/1/05 by dealer, downtime was ~4 hours, problem gone, steering is again straight and it drives perfect.

yoojeankim · 12-05-2005, 02:46 PM

is this clunk the same to mine?

when i go up hills or reverse on my steep driveway and the end u hear this REALLY LOUD clunk from the back. i just got it yesterday. HELP? if this isnt the struts tell me!

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-05-2005, 02:50 PM

Yep, sounds like the clunk.

STiLLsLow · 12-07-2005, 06:12 PM

Does anyone know if Subaru will replace the struts if the car is on aftermarket (Tanabe GF210 Springs and Group N Tops) parts or will them seeing the springs and tops replaced void the warranty? I get them in the mail tomorrow and cant wait to install but just wondering when or if i do get the clunk will i be able to replace or will i have to switch to stock springs then take it to the dealer? TIA!!
oh yeah MY05 STi

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-07-2005, 06:14 PM

Yeah, they probably won't replace your struts with aftermarket springs and hats.

STiLLsLow · 12-07-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

Yeah, they probably won't replace your struts with aftermarket springs and hats.

Thats what i figured. anyone have a first hand experience with a dealer with this situation? i know someone in the 15 pages is riding on springs or coilovers..

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-07-2005, 06:42 PM

Um, well I had a nice service manager when I took my car in to replace the failed stock endlinks. He said he would replace them for free this one time but next time it would be on my bill since I was running aftermarket springs.

***silverbetty*** · 12-08-2005, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by adidaSTi

Does anyone know if Subaru will replace the struts if the car is on aftermarket (Tanabe GF210 Springs and Group N Tops) parts or will them seeing the springs and tops replaced void the warranty? I get them in the mail tomorrow and cant wait to install but just wondering when or if i do get the clunk will i be able to replace or will i have to switch to stock springs then take it to the dealer? TIA!!
oh yeah MY05 STi

This is a defect in the design of the stock struts. It has nothing to do with you running after market gear. They should replace the parts without any questions. That's why there is a warranty in the first place.

I was running Prodrive Springs and Group N Tops when the clunk started on my 2005. I took the car into the dealer and they said I would have to sign a waiver before they could do any work. I asked it I could replace the stock parts before then and they said yes. I never got around to putting on the stock springs and tops though. Anyway, I dropped it off at the dealer and had them take note on the work order that I was running after market springs and the group n tops. I never signed a waiver even after asking the service manager about it. They called a few hours later and I picked up the car. there was note on the invoice that they wouldn't replace anymore suspension parts if I had the aftermarket parts on there. The rear struts were replaced under warranty with about 20,000 miles on them.

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-08-2005, 05:59 AM

^^ Yes, but they can argue that you running aftermarket springs or hats caused those parts to wear out faster than they would have if kept stock.

STiLLsLow · 12-08-2005, 02:41 PM

So best bet is to kep the stock springs and tops and when the clunk attacks revert back to stock? its a pain but it ll be so nice when im lowered and cornering better then ever!

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-08-2005, 03:41 PM

Sure, or just get some coilovers so you don't have to worry about clunk at all.

STiLLsLow · 12-08-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

Sure, or just get some coilovers so you don't have to worry about clunk at all.

Haha that was my first solution, but now i would rather not spend as much as i wanted to when i first got the car. The reviews on the GF210's are amazing so springs should be enough for me. Im guessing they wouldnt replace the struts before i get the clunk anyways huh? Why not just do a recall and get it over with instead of waiting for it to happen? hmmmmm

***silverbetty*** · 12-09-2005, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

^^ Yes, but they can argue that you running aftermarket springs or hats caused those parts to wear out faster than they would have if kept stock.

Of course they could, but it's a known problem with the stock struts. Anyway, I'm running after market springs and tops and got mine replaced. That was the question in the first place.

Going back to stock is probably your best option if you develop the clunk on after market springs and tops.

05edm · 12-13-2005, 06:39 PM

16000 kms ....I heard a little clunky clunky behind me very slow idle speeds........ hmmm sounds like a strut...???? Let me go to my favorite subie forums and see what the 'guys' have to say.... WHOA !!! Some cheap jap scrap design!!!

My only question after reading Hundreds of posts IS: OverALL how do the OEM replacements last??? I am used to struts lasting within reasonable use 5-10yrs!!!!!! This is pure BS, all the rally driving and this is the design and parts used???? Gimme a break Fujitsu.....

Xman · 12-13-2005, 08:13 PM

hmmm after almost 40 miles on a rally stage this past weekend my clunking rear struts are now blissfully silent..... A front endlink loosened up, but the struts are now happy again.

Carry on.

12-01-2005, 08:13 PM	#286
BoostFrenzy Banned Posts: 61 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	2004, 24k miles Rear struts replaced 12/1/05 by dealer, downtime was ~4 hours, problem gone, steering is again straight and it drives perfect. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-13-2005, 06:39 PM	#299
05edm Amateur STI Driver Posts: 46 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	me to!!!!! 16000 kms ....I heard a little clunky clunky behind me very slow idle speeds........ hmmm sounds like a strut...???? Let me go to my favorite subie forums and see what the 'guys' have to say.... WHOA !!! Some cheap jap scrap design!!! My only question after reading Hundreds of posts IS: OverALL how do the OEM replacements last??? I am used to struts lasting within reasonable use 5-10yrs!!!!!! This is pure BS, all the rally driving and this is the design and parts used???? Gimme a break Fujitsu.....

12-13-2005, 08:13 PM	#300
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,827 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	hmmm after almost 40 miles on a rally stage this past weekend my clunking rear struts are now blissfully silent..... A front endlink loosened up, but the struts are now happy again. Carry on. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-05-2005, 02:46 PM	#287
yoojeankim Professional STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: bigger SNAIL Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 471 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	is this clunk the same to mine? when i go up hills or reverse on my steep driveway and the end u hear this REALLY LOUD clunk from the back. i just got it yesterday. HELP? if this isnt the struts tell me!

12-05-2005, 02:50 PM	#288
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,361 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep, sounds like the clunk.

12-07-2005, 06:12 PM	#289
STiLLsLow Professional STI Driver Car: 05 AW STi Location: ATL y0 Posts: 401 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Does anyone know if Subaru will replace the struts if the car is on aftermarket (Tanabe GF210 Springs and Group N Tops) parts or will them seeing the springs and tops replaced void the warranty? I get them in the mail tomorrow and cant wait to install but just wondering when or if i do get the clunk will i be able to replace or will i have to switch to stock springs then take it to the dealer? TIA!! oh yeah MY05 STi

12-07-2005, 06:14 PM	#290
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,361 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, they probably won't replace your struts with aftermarket springs and hats.

12-07-2005, 06:42 PM	#292
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,361 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Um, well I had a nice service manager when I took my car in to replace the failed stock endlinks. He said he would replace them for free this one time but next time it would be on my bill since I was running aftermarket springs.

12-08-2005, 05:59 AM	#294
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,361 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ Yes, but they can argue that you running aftermarket springs or hats caused those parts to wear out faster than they would have if kept stock.

12-08-2005, 02:41 PM	#295
STiLLsLow Professional STI Driver Car: 05 AW STi Location: ATL y0 Posts: 401 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	So best bet is to kep the stock springs and tops and when the clunk attacks revert back to stock? its a pain but it ll be so nice when im lowered and cornering better then ever!

12-08-2005, 03:41 PM	#296
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,361 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Sure, or just get some coilovers so you don't have to worry about clunk at all.