Hatch sti 08 front shocks
28 December 2016, 04:14 PM
#1
Hatch sti 08 front shocks
Hi
My sti hatch has developed a slight knock from the front suspension when going slowly (under 20mph) or when reversing. I've changed all bushes and the droplinks but still have the noise. I've been trying to source some front shocks as I'm thinking that's what the knocking is now, I just called my local Subaru dealer and they quoted me £388 per side for just the shocks! To me that sounds a lot. I then tried all my local auto factors and none of them stock or can get shocks for my car. Does anyone know where I can get some cheaper front shocks? My only other option is coilovers which I'm not sure about as I've heard they can cause the comfort of the ride to be reduced.
Cheers
My sti hatch has developed a slight knock from the front suspension when going slowly (under 20mph) or when reversing. I've changed all bushes and the droplinks but still have the noise. I've been trying to source some front shocks as I'm thinking that's what the knocking is now, I just called my local Subaru dealer and they quoted me £388 per side for just the shocks! To me that sounds a lot. I then tried all my local auto factors and none of them stock or can get shocks for my car. Does anyone know where I can get some cheaper front shocks? My only other option is coilovers which I'm not sure about as I've heard they can cause the comfort of the ride to be reduced.
Cheers
28 December 2016, 05:55 PM
#4
Fair enough and at that mileage I guess they have seen better days.
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Importing from US despite postage and tax can sometimes work out cheaper: https://www.subaruparts.com/
01 January 2017, 12:15 PM
#14
Has anyone else experienced front suspension knocking on an sti hatchback? I've read a couple of comments on it but it seems very rare!! I've changed all front bushes, droplinks and the strut top mount. Can think what else it could be other than the shocks. The knocking doesn't affect the performance of the car, it's just annoying!!
Cheers
Cheers
01 January 2017, 05:29 PM
#15
Has anyone else experienced front suspension knocking on an sti hatchback? I've read a couple of comments on it but it seems very rare!! I've changed all front bushes, droplinks and the strut top mount. Can think what else it could be other than the shocks. The knocking doesn't affect the performance of the car, it's just annoying!!
Cheers
Cheers
03 January 2017, 12:25 PM
#19
I can't say and only ask to check the above from experience. If there is play between the piston and shock's body it means that the shock's bush insert has worn and you should be able to feel it and perhaps hear it when you do the above test.
I had a knocking (sounded like plank to plank) when going over road undulations at slow speeds that drove me mad and it turned out I had forgotten to fit a rubber washer between the IC undertray and the bonnet!
I had a knocking (sounded like plank to plank) when going over road undulations at slow speeds that drove me mad and it turned out I had forgotten to fit a rubber washer between the IC undertray and the bonnet!
Last edited by fpan; 03 January 2017 at 12:30 PM.
07 January 2017, 08:16 PM
#20
I can't say and only ask to check the above from experience. If there is play between the piston and shock's body it means that the shock's bush insert has worn and you should be able to feel it and perhaps hear it when you do the above test.
I had a knocking (sounded like plank to plank) when going over road undulations at slow speeds that drove me mad and it turned out I had forgotten to fit a rubber washer between the IC undertray and the bonnet!
I had a knocking (sounded like plank to plank) when going over road undulations at slow speeds that drove me mad and it turned out I had forgotten to fit a rubber washer between the IC undertray and the bonnet!
cheers