Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 23

sti2relaxxin · 01-11-2006, 07:37 PM

Benton- Thanks for the info about the MacPherson design struts. I always thought that it was a brand name, not a design type!
As far as your situation, Mandingo; I think that is a poor excuse the dealer is giving you. That sound drove me crazy; it was a constant reminder that my awesome perfect STi had something wrong with it. The dealer had been telling me that Subaru was looking into the problem the first and second time I had my struts replaced, and that started in 2004!!! If I were you, I would contact someone here in Cherry Hill New Jersey at Subaru of America and explain your situation. In the meantime, you should put some lithium grease like Benton says to do; just to keep your nerves calm until you get Subaru to replace them.

taumoeps · 01-17-2006, 11:34 AM

Ive got a 03 sti with a rear clunk problem. I took mine to the subaru dealer and explained the issue and showed him the this forum. I asked about putting grease on the struts, and about how replacement struts didn't work, so he suggested both.

He called Subaru, and within 15 mins, had my car booked in for the replacement strut under warranty!? It will be done tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes

However I am worried that my car has lowered springs, hopefully that wont void it

matsgd · 01-22-2006, 02:13 PM

Since most dealers seem (or pretend?) to be oblivious of the rear strut problem, I'd like to know if anyone here has taken their car to either one of these two dealerships in Massachusetts:

Cityside Subaru
Village Subaru

I don't need any details -- just if I can expect the dealership to know what I'm talking about when I bring my car in...

Dark_Wing · 01-22-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsgd

Since most dealers seem (or pretend?) to be oblivious of the rear strut problem, I'd like to know if anyone here has taken their car to either one of these two dealerships in Massachusetts:

Cityside Subaru
Village Subaru

I don't need any details -- just if I can expect the dealership to know what I'm talking about when I bring my car in...

I've taken my car to Planet and Clay Subaru in MA and both seemed to atleast know of the issue.

matsgd · 01-23-2006, 04:45 AM

Update: I called up Village Subaru, and two minutes later I had an appointment to have the struts replaced. We'll see how it goes.

SXti · 01-24-2006, 09:02 AM

Add another to the list, get my struts replaced 01/26/06.

taumoeps · 01-24-2006, 11:31 AM

Just an update

The right rear strut they have in stock, but the left rear wont get here until March 06!!!

Ive got three months of clunking noise, its embarrasing having passengers at the back!!

anyone recommend performance suppensions!??

boostedrex05 · 01-25-2006, 01:53 PM

humm i hear that when lowering the sti the bumpers hit the bottum of the struts i cut down as much as i lowerd it no noise for my but im at 10k miles now i have a 05 so try that maybe or i think someone sells some bumbers aftermarket give it a try...might work for you as well....

boostedrex05 · 01-25-2006, 01:56 PM

or just turn the sterio up n there you go no noises well thats what i did in my honda anyways...

matsgd · 01-27-2006, 04:11 PM

Got my car back tonight. New struts. No dealership hassle. No clunking. Yet.

krees23 · 02-02-2006, 05:07 AM

I've been getting irritating rattles that seem to be coming from both left and right rear of the car. It usually only happens at lower speeds and it kind of sounds like the exhaust banging against something. I checked the exhaust and it's pretty solid and not banging anything. I took everything out of the trunk - no change in sound.

Do you think this could be the infamous "strut clunk"?

ValvetrainEngineer · 02-02-2006, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValvetrainEngineer

So far so good, over a month and quiet as can be. Glad I tried this, sure is cheaper than coilovers!!

Update: It's just starting to come back...so my Mobil 1 oil application lasted about 3 months of daily driving (didn't record miles). Once the clunking gets really loud like before I'll try taking it to the dealer. Not sure how much luck I'll have once they lift my car and see everything upgraded and modified but it's worth a shot. If they don't get replaced, I can handle applying a little oil once every 3 months.

Rev · 02-02-2006, 06:31 AM

Last time I applied M1 grease was August or October. It's starting to mildly show up again, when I go down my driveway.

Well... reapplying after 3-4 months ain't bad at all ... like preventative maintenance.

***Majin*** · 02-02-2006, 06:53 AM

^ Rev, can you post a pic of the Mobil product you are using to grease up your struts?

i want to start this before i get the "clunk" - thank you!

Rev · 02-02-2006, 07:44 AM

Like that but in the larger can. You can find it in PepBoys.. It's $7ish .. Red grease ..

01-11-2006, 07:37 PM	#331
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Benton- Thanks for the info about the MacPherson design struts. I always thought that it was a brand name, not a design type! As far as your situation, Mandingo; I think that is a poor excuse the dealer is giving you. That sound drove me crazy; it was a constant reminder that my awesome perfect STi had something wrong with it. The dealer had been telling me that Subaru was looking into the problem the first and second time I had my struts replaced, and that started in 2004!!! If I were you, I would contact someone here in Cherry Hill New Jersey at Subaru of America and explain your situation. In the meantime, you should put some lithium grease like Benton says to do; just to keep your nerves calm until you get Subaru to replace them. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-02-2006, 07:44 AM	#345
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Like that but in the larger can. You can find it in PepBoys.. It's $7ish .. Red grease .. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-17-2006, 11:34 AM	#332
taumoeps Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Ive got a 03 sti with a rear clunk problem. I took mine to the subaru dealer and explained the issue and showed him the this forum. I asked about putting grease on the struts, and about how replacement struts didn't work, so he suggested both. He called Subaru, and within 15 mins, had my car booked in for the replacement strut under warranty!? It will be done tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes However I am worried that my car has lowered springs, hopefully that wont void it

01-22-2006, 02:13 PM	#333
matsgd Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Posts: 10 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Since most dealers seem (or pretend?) to be oblivious of the rear strut problem, I'd like to know if anyone here has taken their car to either one of these two dealerships in Massachusetts: Cityside Subaru Village Subaru I don't need any details -- just if I can expect the dealership to know what I'm talking about when I bring my car in...

01-23-2006, 04:45 AM	#335
matsgd Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Posts: 10 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Update: I called up Village Subaru, and two minutes later I had an appointment to have the struts replaced. We'll see how it goes.

01-24-2006, 09:02 AM	#336
SXti STI Driver Car: 04 STi White/Gold Fav Mod: The girl in the passenger seat. Location: Utah Posts: 244 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Add another to the list, get my struts replaced 01/26/06.

01-24-2006, 11:31 AM	#337
taumoeps Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Just an update The right rear strut they have in stock, but the left rear wont get here until March 06!!! Ive got three months of clunking noise, its embarrasing having passengers at the back!! anyone recommend performance suppensions!??

01-25-2006, 01:53 PM	#338
boostedrex05 Spec C Club Car: Gt35R STi Fav Mod: JrTuned 470whp pump/meth 3340lbs with driver Location: 11.33@126 93/meth 1.6 60f Posts: 1,241 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	humm i hear that when lowering the sti the bumpers hit the bottum of the struts i cut down as much as i lowerd it no noise for my but im at 10k miles now i have a 05 so try that maybe or i think someone sells some bumbers aftermarket give it a try...might work for you as well....

01-25-2006, 01:56 PM	#339
boostedrex05 Spec C Club Car: Gt35R STi Fav Mod: JrTuned 470whp pump/meth 3340lbs with driver Location: 11.33@126 93/meth 1.6 60f Posts: 1,241 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	or just turn the sterio up n there you go no noises well thats what i did in my honda anyways...

01-27-2006, 04:11 PM	#340
matsgd Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STi Posts: 10 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Got my car back tonight. New struts. No dealership hassle. No clunking. Yet.

02-02-2006, 05:07 AM	#341
krees23 Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Cobb Swaybars and Kartboy Endlinks Location: Minnesota Posts: 351 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I've been getting irritating rattles that seem to be coming from both left and right rear of the car. It usually only happens at lower speeds and it kind of sounds like the exhaust banging against something. I checked the exhaust and it's pretty solid and not banging anything. I took everything out of the trunk - no change in sound. Do you think this could be the infamous "strut clunk"?

02-02-2006, 06:31 AM	#343
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Last time I applied M1 grease was August or October. It's starting to mildly show up again, when I go down my driveway. Well... reapplying after 3-4 months ain't bad at all ... like preventative maintenance.

02-02-2006, 06:53 AM	#344
*Majin* A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,792 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	^ Rev, can you post a pic of the Mobil product you are using to grease up your struts? i want to start this before i get the "clunk" - thank you!