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Rear shocks maybe?
Posted:
Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:35 pmby Paulb022
Can anybody describe the noises or symptoms of a knackered rear near side shock?
Have slight knocking when hit minor bumbs on near side.
If so any suggested replacements??
Posted:
Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:51 pmby Steveyk
Me too, nearside rear clonks over sharp bumps and also when pulling away forwards or backwards. I'm saving up for the widely acclaimed BC Coilovers, but a pair of standard rear shocks can be had for less than £300.
Posted:
Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:10 pmby Megaman
It starts as a rattle that gets louder and turns into a clunking then a knocking then a bumping and eventually you learn to turn up the stereo and ignore it. My car has had 3 sets of oem subaru struts - 2 under warranty, now ive got bc coilovers installed and had no knocking since.
G
Posted:
Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:33 pmby R1ynb
Plus 1 for bc's
Oem struts are garbage I'd of rather replaced oem for oem but deep down I'd now the knocking would return, Bc offer a close ride to Standered
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:08 pmby MUNK
Knock knock....(excuse the pun)
Who's there....
Your local Subaru dealer, waiting to do you in the ring peice for two rear shocks:-)
Follow the DIY thread if it's your shocks mate
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:57 pmby Paulb022
I've not spotted a DIY shock thread. Will have a look that, good results?
Do I need any parts?
Cheers
Paul
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:13 pmby Carl Curtis
Paulb022 wrote:I've not spotted a DIY shock thread. Will have a look that, good results?
Do I need any parts?
Cheers
Paul
Its a sticky in the tech help section.Struts Overhaul
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:17 pmby SteveS
Carl Curtis wrote:Paulb022 wrote:I've not spotted a DIY shock thread. Will have a look that, good results?
Do I need any parts?
Cheers
Paul
Its a sticky in the tech help section.Struts Overhaul
Beat me to it Carl, can't beat your write up in my opinion.
Posted:
Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:28 pmby Paulb022
Many thanks for your help guys!!
Will speak to my mechanic mate. Need to decide do I do both sides and do I powdercoat mine too, I do work at a manufacturing company where we can powdercoat, and actually machine some components for prodrive direct, though sadly nothing for imprezas!!!
Cheers,
Paul