Rear Strut Clunk Log - Page 39

Blackfang · 03-10-2007, 03:46 AM

I went through the same greif with my 99 Cobra. They had a fierce rear end clunk or a pop when the IRS first came out(very weak)

jason2454 · 03-11-2007, 03:45 PM

My 06' STI has a creaking/clunking noise (15k miles). Sounds like its comming from the rear right side and is only audible and low speeds (ie. parking lots, driveways, small bumps). I made an appointment for the dealership to look at it and as i was taking it down there i noticed the noise was gone.. great timing.. so as i suspected they werent going to find a problem. They said the spare tire tools were loose and that could have been the problem. However.. its a couple days later now and the noise is back as before. I guess i just need to take it down there one day when its actually making the sound.

rasetsu · 03-11-2007, 08:14 PM

Well, tightening of the rear strut top bolts seemed to have gotten rid of the clunk for now. However, I was rotating my tires this weekend and noticed a gouge in my front driver's side wheel lip that wasn't there before. My wheels were pristine before I dropped my car off at Santa Monica Subaru and I didn't notice it when I picked up my car because of the brake dust.

I left a stern voicemail for the service writer, but there really isn't anything I can do to prove that they messed up my wheel.

Needless to say, I will never take my car back there again.

AUSI MUZ · 03-12-2007, 11:13 AM

Had the same clonking noise on mine 03 sti 23000 miles had it fixed last week and it was the top mounts at the back (common problem) so i was told at subaru,the back end now feels alot better,no noise .

jungo75 · 03-12-2007, 11:19 AM

Another member of the club. Dropped it off this morning at Souther Subaru, MD, same problem as AUSI, top mount on rear passenger side.

WESTI · 03-12-2007, 11:28 AM

my struts are starting to clunk here and there at only 4k miles

PHiL2 · 03-24-2007, 10:30 AM

Im in the clunk club!

PHiL2 · 03-24-2007, 03:26 PM

I am guessing that it is not going to be covered under powertrain warranty

Minnesota01R6 · 03-26-2007, 09:05 PM

So...If I already had my rear suspension replaced once (17k miles) will I be able to get them done again when (at ~28k) I expect them to go out again? The car will be 3 years old in may and I don't know what my warranty is.

Also, are they just replacing the struts with the same crappy struts or are they redesigned to prevent future clunking?

05_GD7 · 03-27-2007, 04:20 AM

I just put my summer wheels on, and at the same time, I lifted up the dust boots and sprayed WD40 in there - the clunk is now gone - it may only be a temporary solution, however in my opinion, is a hell of a lot easier than bring in the car to get struts replaced, only to have the clunk return sometime later.

jason2454 · 03-27-2007, 05:06 PM

Just had my rear passenger strut replaced along with the top mount on my '06 @ 16k miles under warranty. Subaru of Austin took care of me well. No more annoying clunk. Thanks guys.

***Majin*** · 03-28-2007, 05:40 AM

mine is at Subaru right now getting the rear struts replaced.

i was told by a technician that the red colored struts are no longer being used by Subaru to replace the clunking one, that they are now superceded by a black [hopefully better designed] version.

any truth to this?

edit: my car's Subaru warranty expires this Saturday

flatthump · 03-28-2007, 05:42 AM

Mine are pretty shot now...But im afraid to go to the dealer because I have a lot of mods....What do you suggest I do?

***Majin*** · 03-28-2007, 05:47 AM

tough call - my suspension was 100% stock, so they would have no problem with mine...

i'm positive that there are posts in this [monster] thread that has modified suspensions with the clunk...

some dealers are mod friendly, others are not. i would try searching this thread or waiting for someone in your shoes with dealer experience to reply. sorry flatthump.

flatthump · 03-28-2007, 05:53 AM

Aight thanks...

03-10-2007, 03:46 AM	#571
Blackfang Senior STI Driver Car: Silver 07 Legacy Location: Somewhere in the universe Posts: 349 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	I went through the same greif with my 99 Cobra. They had a fierce rear end clunk or a pop when the IRS first came out(very weak) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-12-2007, 11:13 AM	#574
AUSI MUZ Amateur STI Driver Car: 03 WRX STI Location: WORCESTERSHIRE,ENGLAND Posts: 24 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	top mounts Had the same clonking noise on mine 03 sti 23000 miles had it fixed last week and it was the top mounts at the back (common problem) so i was told at subaru,the back end now feels alot better,no noise .

03-28-2007, 05:53 AM	#585
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,020 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Aight thanks... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-11-2007, 03:45 PM	#572
jason2454 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 38 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	My 06' STI has a creaking/clunking noise (15k miles). Sounds like its comming from the rear right side and is only audible and low speeds (ie. parking lots, driveways, small bumps). I made an appointment for the dealership to look at it and as i was taking it down there i noticed the noise was gone.. great timing.. so as i suspected they werent going to find a problem. They said the spare tire tools were loose and that could have been the problem. However.. its a couple days later now and the noise is back as before. I guess i just need to take it down there one day when its actually making the sound.

03-11-2007, 08:14 PM	#573
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,270 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Well, tightening of the rear strut top bolts seemed to have gotten rid of the clunk for now. However, I was rotating my tires this weekend and noticed a gouge in my front driver's side wheel lip that wasn't there before. My wheels were pristine before I dropped my car off at Santa Monica Subaru and I didn't notice it when I picked up my car because of the brake dust. I left a stern voicemail for the service writer, but there really isn't anything I can do to prove that they messed up my wheel. Needless to say, I will never take my car back there again.

03-12-2007, 11:19 AM	#575
jungo75 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: The Hooptie Location: Maryland Posts: 385 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Another member of the club. Dropped it off this morning at Souther Subaru, MD, same problem as AUSI, top mount on rear passenger side.

03-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#576
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,313 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	my struts are starting to clunk here and there at only 4k miles

03-24-2007, 10:30 AM	#577
PHiL2 Senior STI Driver Car: 07 MB ML350 Sport/05 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 370 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Im in the clunk club!

03-24-2007, 03:26 PM	#578
PHiL2 Senior STI Driver Car: 07 MB ML350 Sport/05 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 370 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I am guessing that it is not going to be covered under powertrain warranty

03-26-2007, 09:05 PM	#579
Minnesota01R6 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	So...If I already had my rear suspension replaced once (17k miles) will I be able to get them done again when (at ~28k) I expect them to go out again? The car will be 3 years old in may and I don't know what my warranty is. Also, are they just replacing the struts with the same crappy struts or are they redesigned to prevent future clunking?

03-27-2007, 04:20 AM	#580
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,883 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	I just put my summer wheels on, and at the same time, I lifted up the dust boots and sprayed WD40 in there - the clunk is now gone - it may only be a temporary solution, however in my opinion, is a hell of a lot easier than bring in the car to get struts replaced, only to have the clunk return sometime later.

03-27-2007, 05:06 PM	#581
jason2454 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 38 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Just had my rear passenger strut replaced along with the top mount on my '06 @ 16k miles under warranty. Subaru of Austin took care of me well. No more annoying clunk. Thanks guys.

03-28-2007, 05:40 AM	#582
*Majin* A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,792 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	mine is at Subaru right now getting the rear struts replaced. i was told by a technician that the red colored struts are no longer being used by Subaru to replace the clunking one, that they are now superceded by a black [hopefully better designed] version. any truth to this? edit: my car's Subaru warranty expires this Saturday

03-28-2007, 05:42 AM	#583
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,020 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Mine are pretty shot now...But im afraid to go to the dealer because I have a lot of mods....What do you suggest I do?

03-28-2007, 05:47 AM	#584
*Majin* A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,792 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	tough call - my suspension was 100% stock, so they would have no problem with mine... i'm positive that there are posts in this [monster] thread that has modified suspensions with the clunk... some dealers are mod friendly, others are not. i would try searching this thread or waiting for someone in your shoes with dealer experience to reply. sorry flatthump.