Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 27

ayanami22 · 02-27-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

what he says. u still have the stock springs right?

yes sir/s that i do, im gonna try what rev said since i didnt read every page in the thread lol
sorry guys, thanks rev/majin

pasths · 02-28-2006, 05:04 AM

20,000 miles 2004 STi - dealer replaced both rear struts under warranty.
How do I find out if it is replaced with identical struts and will have the same issue 15k from now or if I have improved ones? IF there is such a thing?

Thanks!!

BurnsWRC · 02-28-2006, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pasths

20,000 miles 2004 STi - dealer replaced both rear struts under warranty.
How do I find out if it is replaced with identical struts and will have the same issue 15k from now or if I have improved ones? IF there is such a thing?

Thanks!!

probably ask em what part number they installed. i assume the improved struts should have a different part number. on the other hand the old struts could be discontinued and u automatically got the newer ones. just get the number, post it up here somewhere and someone will give u an answer, good luck

jamie_w456 · 03-01-2006, 05:43 PM

i had both mine struts replaced and now they are banging again

mn1028 · 03-02-2006, 06:46 AM

I am an official member of the Strut Clunk club, crap. My right rear strut clunks incessantly. I actually had two people in my car the other day and they both start to complain about that "annoying" noise. Sucks! I have an 05 with 18,000 miles and the clunk seems to be getting worse.

***Majin*** · 03-02-2006, 06:54 AM

until Subaru does something with the strut design, Rev has identified the problem and a solution that lasts as long as your oil before a change

(do this every time you change your oil

)

do you hate your strut clunk?

BurnsWRC · 03-02-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majin

until Subaru does something with the strut design, Rev has identified the problem and a solution that lasts as long as your oil before a change

(do this every time you change your oil

)

do you hate your strut clunk?

thanks again majin, i realise it gets annoying to always remind people of the solution.

Man im getting slightly worried about my clunking though. its not the strut clunk though. im very curious as to what can possibly cause some clunking in the back...if the diff checks out. i heard cv joints could cause some clunks, but while turning at low speeds?

***Majin*** · 03-02-2006, 07:15 AM

not really annoying - most people come in here to post about their clunk which is good - but they fail to see that Rev already found a solution, (albeit few month lasting solution).

with respect to your issue, do you feel any binding at all at low speeds? - maybe you should open a new thread for that if searching comes up empty...

BurnsWRC · 03-02-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Majin

not really annoying - most people come in here to post about their clunk which is good - but they fail to see that Rev already found a solution, (albeit few month lasting solution).

with respect to your issue, do you feel any binding at all at low speeds? - maybe you should open a new thread for that if searching comes up empty...

no there isnt really binding, just mid leveled multiple metallic sounding clunks. i know what u mean about the binding, and after a year im sort of used to the clunking u would get when switching the dccd to manual, but this one sounds is different. its kind of tough to narrow down the clunking since many people seem to think that the dccd clunking isnt normal. at least everytime i look up clunking, diff or slow or turning, i get something related to the dccd clunk. i wish i could record it. the only recorder i have is my mic on my laptop, i dunno if it will come off...any tips on recording sound inside a car?

gargleblaster · 03-02-2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

no there isnt really binding, just mid leveled multiple metallic sounding clunks. i know what u mean about the binding, and after a year im sort of used to the clunking u would get when switching the dccd to manual, but this one sounds is different. its kind of tough to narrow down the clunking since many people seem to think that the dccd clunking isnt normal. at least everytime i look up clunking, diff or slow or turning, i get something related to the dccd clunk. i wish i could record it. the only recorder i have is my mic on my laptop, i dunno if it will come off...any tips on recording sound inside a car?

I had the same slow-speed turning clunks at the back of my '05. First started as a clunk whenever the rear of the car 'settled' after coming to a stop, and then clunked again when starting away. This was definitely fixed by replacing the struts (under warranty) and hasn't come back again after ~1,000 miles.

I was convinced it was CV joint or diff problems, but had the dealer do the struts first just to eliminate those.

BurnsWRC · 03-02-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gargleblaster

I had the same slow-speed turning clunks at the back of my '05. First started as a clunk whenever the rear of the car 'settled' after coming to a stop, and then clunked again when starting away. This was definitely fixed by replacing the struts (under warranty) and hasn't come back again after ~1,000 miles.

I was convinced it was CV joint or diff problems, but had the dealer do the struts first just to eliminate those.

Awsome...im glad it u solved the problem. im dealing with a bunch of unknowledgeable dealerships, so i figured the louder the sound gets the more obvious it will be to find the problem. im getting the strut clunk everyone seems to have on this thread, so my struts will be changed for sure.

Do u get the clunks when turning? and do they sound metallic

gargleblaster · 03-02-2006, 11:16 AM

I wouldn't say they sounded metallic, just because the sound was so muffled. But I could definitely feel the turning clunks through the chassis - it was quite annoying and had me concerned that the rear diff was getting fuxored.

BurnsWRC · 03-02-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gargleblaster

I wouldn't say they sounded metallic, just because the sound was so muffled. But I could definitely feel the turning clunks through the chassis - it was quite annoying and had me concerned that the rear diff was getting fuxored.

yeah thats what im feeling, i keep thinking that the rear diff has something wrong. but i got it checked and i was told it was fine. i know for a fact my struts are clunk like theres no tomorrow..i gotta get them fixed.

did ure car get louder the more u drove it? mine would be really quiet then if i go for a 45 min drive...the sound would be horrible.

gargleblaster · 03-02-2006, 12:41 PM

Yes - definitely seems to get worse after extended driving. I live about 1 hour from a large city. I never had a problem unless I went into the city for errands, appts, etc. and then the noise was really obvious. As long as I stayed up here in the rural mountains, no problems at all.

BurnsWRC · 03-02-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gargleblaster

Yes - definitely seems to get worse after extended driving. I live about 1 hour from a large city. I never had a problem unless I went into the city for errands, appts, etc. and then the noise was really obvious. As long as I stayed up here in the rural mountains, no problems at all.

gargleblaster, it seems we might have the same problem....man i hope ure right, you would have effectively pinpointed a problem ive been going through for about 6 months now. Dont worry im not completely taking ure word for it but im glad someone seems to have gone through what i went through, i was extremely puzzled by this whole thing.

so essentially its small clank clank clanks....while ure turning slowly...and when u sort of pick up speed or straighten out the wheels it goes?

02-28-2006, 05:04 AM	#392
pasths Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Silver STi Fav Mod: Waiting for warranty to run out. Location: Southern NH Posts: 129 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	20,000 miles 2004 STi - dealer replaced both rear struts under warranty. How do I find out if it is replaced with identical struts and will have the same issue 15k from now or if I have improved ones? IF there is such a thing? Thanks!!

03-01-2006, 05:43 PM	#394
jamie_w456 Professional STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Borla XR-1 Location: Montreal, Quebec (Canada) Posts: 452 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	i had both mine struts replaced and now they are banging again

03-02-2006, 06:46 AM	#395
mn1028 Senior STI Driver Car: Aspen White 05 STi Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 325 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I am an official member of the Strut Clunk club, crap. My right rear strut clunks incessantly. I actually had two people in my car the other day and they both start to complain about that "annoying" noise. Sucks! I have an 05 with 18,000 miles and the clunk seems to be getting worse.

03-02-2006, 06:54 AM	#396
*Majin* A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,787 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	until Subaru does something with the strut design, Rev has identified the problem and a solution that lasts as long as your oil before a change (do this every time you change your oil ) do you hate your strut clunk?

03-02-2006, 07:15 AM	#398
*Majin* A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,787 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	not really annoying - most people come in here to post about their clunk which is good - but they fail to see that Rev already found a solution, (albeit few month lasting solution). with respect to your issue, do you feel any binding at all at low speeds? - maybe you should open a new thread for that if searching comes up empty...

03-02-2006, 11:16 AM	#402
gargleblaster Senior STI Driver Car: '06 Volvo V70R Fav Mod: Frontal Lobotomy Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 359 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I wouldn't say they sounded metallic, just because the sound was so muffled. But I could definitely feel the turning clunks through the chassis - it was quite annoying and had me concerned that the rear diff was getting fuxored.

03-02-2006, 12:41 PM	#404
gargleblaster Senior STI Driver Car: '06 Volvo V70R Fav Mod: Frontal Lobotomy Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 359 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes - definitely seems to get worse after extended driving. I live about 1 hour from a large city. I never had a problem unless I went into the city for errands, appts, etc. and then the noise was really obvious. As long as I stayed up here in the rural mountains, no problems at all.