Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 29

2fas4u · 03-07-2006, 08:02 AM

I had strut clunk at 2K miles, I just went and got coilovers and was done with it. They should replace yours under warrenty, not like it is an unknown problem....

cnstman · 03-07-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RUGBY

Will he replace even if you have aftermarket springs?

i am running pinks, he said pinks no longer affect any warranties.

not sure about other springs.

Flycaster · 03-07-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ18Sniper

What about replacement struts through the dealership? This clunking noise came out of nowhere after 15k miles on my car... i might mention it to the dealer when i get my 14 dollar oil change through them

Why not? New is always better in my book!

***VSGTS14*** · 03-07-2006, 08:43 AM

what does the clunk/chirp sound like and when does it happen?

i know i had the clunk before...then it went away.

Flycaster · 03-07-2006, 08:57 AM

In my case, the A/R bar bushings sound like a old, creaky door when their dry. OTOH, the struts make a noise that sounds like there is a loose golf ball bouncing up and down in the trunk, especially over slow speed bumps - it's a definite "bump" noise.

Brahmzy · 03-07-2006, 09:15 AM

Thanks forthe feedback guys. MAn I really dislike Heubereger and I really disklike those monkeys touching my interior. I might yank the struts myself and bring 'em to him. Thanks Cnstman.

When are you gonna let me drive your 18G?!?!?

cnstman · 03-07-2006, 09:18 AM

send me a pm, drive no, ride yes

**Digitalfiend** · 03-19-2006, 01:38 PM

Nooooooooo. I think I've developed the infamous clunk/knock in my right rear strut. I noticed it about 3-4 weeks ago when pulling into my driveway. Sounded like a dull knocking, like some golf balls were bouncing around in the C-pillar area or clumps of mud flying around under the wheel arch. I dismissed it because our new home doesn't have a paved driveway yet and it is fairly uneven.

Fast forward to today and I noticed rapid and repeated knocking while slowing down for a stop. Next stop, same thing. What is really strange is that at speeds above 60km/h, I don't hear any knocking, even when hitting bumps. It seems that it only occurs at slow speeds and when slowing down, especially when turning. After pulling into the driveway, I got out of the car and when to the passenger side of the trunk and pushed down a couple times. As the car sprung back up I'd hear two-three muffled knocks. Went to the left side of the car and did the same thing...nothing.

So I think I have the strut-clunk (I also have one of the first 05s that came out...not sure if that matters.) It doesn't seem to affect handling but I can see this getting old real fast.

I'm also pretty sure I can feel the knocks, mostly through the back of the seat bottom/floor. I think I'm going to wait and have both replaced when I go to do my brakes and springs (hopefully late spring.)

RUGBY · 03-22-2006, 07:57 AM

I caught the clap.......errr......I mean the clunk also. I went in with some WD-40 and no clunk, well its back. So I grabbed some white-lithium spray grease. I have not had the chance to use the WLG yet. I am hoping that will last longer then the WD-40.

WRXRATED7 · 03-22-2006, 10:04 PM

Add me to the list. I had to find this thread because I knew it was a problem with '04s, but I never thought it would happen to my '05. I'm right at 11k miles now. I brought my car into the dealer last week and the parts arrived this week so I'll be taking it back tomorrow. Wish me luck. They ordered the passenger side strut and strut tophat.

neal0124 · 03-29-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUGBY

I caught the clap.......errr......I mean the clunk also. I went in with some WD-40 and no clunk, well its back. So I grabbed some white-lithium spray grease. I have not had the chance to use the WLG yet. I am hoping that will last longer then the WD-40.

I believe lithium grease is water soluble. I used a marine type grease and went 7-8k miles before the clunk started again.

JJ18Sniper · 03-29-2006, 07:45 PM

Update... took my car is for a normal service. Told them of the strut clunk issue, and was replaced under warranty without question. Happy subaru owner here.

BrigadoonB · 03-30-2006, 05:44 PM

Add me to the list....going in soon to get it checked out. I have prodrive springs.....anybody get their struts replaced under warranty with prodrives?

thirSTi · 04-02-2006, 05:12 PM

So is it true how officially Subaru won't deny Warranty if you get clunk with JDM Pink Springs? Thinking about taking her in and not putting stock springs back on. Thanks.

05aspenwhitesti_centralnj · 04-02-2006, 07:50 PM

Ok, I have been searching all over for this problem and FINALLY I have found it. I can't believe there are so many of us out there with this problem. I have an '05 STI and have had this noise for well over 6 months. I'm also more than shocked that Subaru has obviously been getting all of these complaints and obvious documented replacements and there hasn't been a recall yet. It's one thing to have a Rally bred car that is gonna have some obvious NVH issue , but to have them because the struts are losing thier lubriation is pretty stupid to me. Anyone know if the JDM Spec C or v9 struts have the same problem? I might just go with them if this is gonna just happen again from a SOA part.

03-07-2006, 08:02 AM	#421
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 1,871 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I had strut clunk at 2K miles, I just went and got coilovers and was done with it. They should replace yours under warrenty, not like it is an unknown problem.... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-02-2006, 07:50 PM	#435
05aspenwhitesti_centralnj Professional STI Driver Car: 2005 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 491 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Ok, I have been searching all over for this problem and FINALLY I have found it. I can't believe there are so many of us out there with this problem. I have an '05 STI and have had this noise for well over 6 months. I'm also more than shocked that Subaru has obviously been getting all of these complaints and obvious documented replacements and there hasn't been a recall yet. It's one thing to have a Rally bred car that is gonna have some obvious NVH issue , but to have them because the struts are losing thier lubriation is pretty stupid to me. Anyone know if the JDM Spec C or v9 struts have the same problem? I might just go with them if this is gonna just happen again from a SOA part. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-07-2006, 08:43 AM	#424
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,981 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	what does the clunk/chirp sound like and when does it happen? i know i had the clunk before...then it went away.

03-07-2006, 08:57 AM	#425
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,008 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	In my case, the A/R bar bushings sound like a old, creaky door when their dry. OTOH, the struts make a noise that sounds like there is a loose golf ball bouncing up and down in the trunk, especially over slow speed bumps - it's a definite "bump" noise.

03-07-2006, 09:15 AM	#426
Brahmzy Spec C Club Location: C/S,CO Posts: 1,160 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks forthe feedback guys. MAn I really dislike Heubereger and I really disklike those monkeys touching my interior. I might yank the struts myself and bring 'em to him. Thanks Cnstman. When are you gonna let me drive your 18G?!?!?

03-07-2006, 09:18 AM	#427
cnstman Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: GT-35R Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,326 Join Date: Jan 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	send me a pm, drive no, ride yes

03-19-2006, 01:38 PM	#428
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,539 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Nooooooooo. I think I've developed the infamous clunk/knock in my right rear strut. I noticed it about 3-4 weeks ago when pulling into my driveway. Sounded like a dull knocking, like some golf balls were bouncing around in the C-pillar area or clumps of mud flying around under the wheel arch. I dismissed it because our new home doesn't have a paved driveway yet and it is fairly uneven. Fast forward to today and I noticed rapid and repeated knocking while slowing down for a stop. Next stop, same thing. What is really strange is that at speeds above 60km/h, I don't hear any knocking, even when hitting bumps. It seems that it only occurs at slow speeds and when slowing down, especially when turning. After pulling into the driveway, I got out of the car and when to the passenger side of the trunk and pushed down a couple times. As the car sprung back up I'd hear two-three muffled knocks. Went to the left side of the car and did the same thing...nothing. So I think I have the strut-clunk (I also have one of the first 05s that came out...not sure if that matters.) It doesn't seem to affect handling but I can see this getting old real fast. I'm also pretty sure I can feel the knocks, mostly through the back of the seat bottom/floor. I think I'm going to wait and have both replaced when I go to do my brakes and springs (hopefully late spring.)

03-22-2006, 07:57 AM	#429
RUGBY Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Not working in the Summers! Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 591 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I caught the clap.......errr......I mean the clunk also. I went in with some WD-40 and no clunk, well its back. So I grabbed some white-lithium spray grease. I have not had the chance to use the WLG yet. I am hoping that will last longer then the WD-40.

03-22-2006, 10:04 PM	#430
WRXRATED7 Professional STI Driver Car: 93 SE-R, 69 SS Location: Nebraska Posts: 465 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Add me to the list. I had to find this thread because I knew it was a problem with '04s, but I never thought it would happen to my '05. I'm right at 11k miles now. I brought my car into the dealer last week and the parts arrived this week so I'll be taking it back tomorrow. Wish me luck. They ordered the passenger side strut and strut tophat.

03-29-2006, 07:45 PM	#432
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,592 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Update... took my car is for a normal service. Told them of the strut clunk issue, and was replaced under warranty without question. Happy subaru owner here.

03-30-2006, 05:44 PM	#433
BrigadoonB Professional STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Location: Orlando Posts: 401 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Add me to the list....going in soon to get it checked out. I have prodrive springs.....anybody get their struts replaced under warranty with prodrives?

04-02-2006, 05:12 PM	#434
thirSTi STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: Prodrive RB320 Suspension Location: The OC. Posts: 242 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	So is it true how officially Subaru won't deny Warranty if you get clunk with JDM Pink Springs? Thinking about taking her in and not putting stock springs back on. Thanks.