Stephen Kay

Hello, I have a 2005 WRX Blobeye and knock coming from the rear passenger side strut which seems to be a common problem. This noise has been there for a little while but it's really bad now. I noticed today that the steering feels a lot different than it was before, Feels like their is a lot of body sway just wondering if you guys have any suggestions? I'm getting the car up on a lift tomorrow so we can have a proper look at it and source the problem. I know i need to replace the rear strut not sure if its just the strut mount or the full unit. Money is an issue at the moment lol how much would it be for just a standard unit or is their any cheap coilover kits out there? I seen cheap ones on ebay but don't know if i should stay clear from them? picture below. Thanks,

Stephen

gazney101

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Kyb ultra sr's seem to be the most cost effective option. That's what I fitted.

Stay well clear of cheap coil overs, infact stay well clear of anything on eBay.

good luck

scoobypaul_temp

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Agreed on the above, avoid the cheap coilovers. After research I went for KYB shocks with PCA springs on my Blob wagon, can’t fault them.

Stephen Kay

Thanks guys, what about the pedders Suspension kit from ScoobyWorld? It's a bit pricey for me right now but is it worth it or should i wait and get a better kit? Thanks,

Stephen

stamina_daddy

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On my wrx wagon I lifted the plastic cover on the strut and sprayed the shiny silver part with loads of lithium grease.
the wd40 version.
it cured the knocking completely.
I actually bought a brand new set of rear kyb ultras but never fitted them.
I literally just forgot about the issue .even took car on a track day.
I read about it a few years back on here,itnworkes for some but not others.
cheers.Justin.

stamina_daddy

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Other people drilled into the red casing part and fitted a little m8 one way valve and pumped the strut full of new grease with a grease gun.
basically the grease inside the strut goes slightly hard and stops lubricating the shiny silver part.
there's a few threads about it as people were getting annoyed with spending money on new shocks for them to not last very long before the knocking started again.
I bought the m8 one way valve but didn't fit it as the spray technique worked for me.

TECHNOPUG

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Try and resolve steering issues first as it's sounds more than just a knocking rear strut IMO. If one strut is knocking, chances are the other will start soon and all 4 will tired.

KYB shocks with PCA springs is the best I have used for daily driving and you are probably looking at a grand+ once you factor in replacing everything. But there are other alternatives. May as well try and wait and save up until you can do everything at the same time (drop links, ARB bushes etc plus full geo).

boggissimo

Knocking shocks shouldn't really affect the steering, so I'd check for broken droplinks, worn bushes or a broken ARB.

Stephen Kay

Thanks for the reply guys, We are going to have a proper look tomorrow. Drop links were done not too long ago. I’ll check for worn bushes or broken ARB. Cheers

lewis87

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Like stamina_daddy said, I also cured a knocking rear shock with a bit of grease under the boot. Literally a 10 minute job.

Stephen Kay

I'll try that for the rear strut for now and save to change all 4. For now i'll just focus on getting the handling issue sorted. Wheres best to get bushes, drop links etc? I've had a look on scoobyworld at the powerflex bushes. If you guys know anywhere else that does them or anything better let me know, cheers

Stephen

lewis87

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Importcarparts is good if you want OEM stuff.