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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 03:01 PM
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Default Creaky squeaky hatch back sti

Hi all having some problems on the front end had new bottom arm bushes
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it’s driving me insane it’s like a creak at low speeds on un even roads and when pulling out of junctions. only thing I can think of is my car has never had a strut brace. Could anyone possibly point me in right direction
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 10:13 PM
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I don't think a strut brace will be your answer they never came with one from factory on std wrx or sti

Where is the creak coming from at the front, both sides creaking? and what suspension etc is in it?
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Old Dec 20, 2024 | 09:45 AM
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Top mounts creak.
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 09:18 AM
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im assuming you put lots of copper grease on the bushes ? i had the same on my old hatch and had to cover them in copper grease to stop it creaking!
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 09:35 AM
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all depends what they are Copper Grease does NOT like rubber............
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 09:37 AM
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all depends what they are Copper Grease does NOT like rubber............
To be honest I never had a problem with it. The stuff these companies provide you with is garbage
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