Hi my 06 WRX hawkeye has developed a clunking noise from the O/S/B axel.Can't find anything loose or falling off.Car done 28000mls treated with kid gloves is there any problems with this year or model please.

m4rk56

 

mine had that i jacked it up to take wheel off found nothing so put it back on and has been fine since.

 

Will try that in the morning it's a noise as if the brake calliper is loose but i have checked and they are not.?Will let you know.

m4rk56

 

I had a similar problem with my blob turned out to be the shocker, check for any leaks!

 

Looks like the shocks dealer quoted me about £300 plus fitting.Can't mind if this was for 1 or 2.

 

Woah thats steep, i'd say thats for two they usually replace them in pairs!

 

Does anybody know of a good garage to replace my shocks?.The dealer in Ayr wants £300 + fitting.

m4rk56

 

check that the hub nut is tight.

dipster

 

Will try that and see a garage said i could be anti-roll bar bushes or droplink bushes.Got it booked into a ramp to have a look on Friday.


m4rk56

 

Is that the same as the nut for the wheel bearing? - don't overtighten that f*cker!

 

Yep, they come loose even though the nuts are crimped over (not very well on my car)

dipster

 

Checked all this thanks guys but found nothing loose so i phoned the dealer and he said that there is a problem with the shocks.They are going to diagnose the problem for me free of charge on Thursday.Thank F**k getting somewhere now.Well done S&S


m4rk56

 

Mines in for new rear shocks next week, but fortunately just before the warranty runs out. I think subaru should replace them even if the car is out of warranty as it seems to be a common fault that nearly every Sti has to have done at some point.

 

My hawkeye wrx sti 2006 has also developed a similar noise. It is only at slow speed and on bumpy road. However, it has just had a full service, MOT and an full geo check. Nothing could be found, bugging me to death!!!!

 

Dealer told me new shocks and mountings.£300 per shock £78+vat for mounts,and £65+vat per hour for labour a kings ransom i don't think so.I will fit myself and save about £800.

PS. Dealer also told me that thare is a design fault in the shockers.


m4rk56

 

Bought my 03sti from new and subaru fitted Two sets of rears until the warranty ran out, must be costing them a fortune!
Looks like the 08 model has addressed this though cos the rear suspension has changed at last.

dipster