Seized Rear Shock Absorbers Dampers Suspension
15 March 2015, 11:37 PM
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Seized Rear Shock Absorbers Dampers Suspension
Oh hey! First time Impreza owner here. Apparently stiff, partially seized rear dampers or shock absorbers are a common problem with Imprezas. I found the
and undertook the fix. Here are a few pics of that.
Anyway, it's silky smooth now. Well worth then effort!
Anyway, it's silky smooth now. Well worth then effort!
17 March 2015, 11:27 PM
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Greasing the shocks is a temporary workaround.
The problem with inverted struts is that the bushes between the stanchion and the strut housing wear out with time/water ingresses hence there is lateral play which people try to eliminate using grease.
Overgreasing the damper can also hydrolock the shock if one becomes too enthusiastic with the grease.
The problem with inverted struts is that the bushes between the stanchion and the strut housing wear out with time/water ingresses hence there is lateral play which people try to eliminate using grease.
Overgreasing the damper can also hydrolock the shock if one becomes too enthusiastic with the grease.
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19 March 2015, 12:08 AM
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I completely agree and thank you for your balanced reasoning.
I should mention that in my case and my car's low mileage, the bushes showed little sign of wear and no free-play or wobble. Just dry, ineffective grease.
It would take a LOT of grease to be pumped past the bushes to hydraulic the stanchion. Like a whole cartridge.
The ultimate solution is a good quality new strut AND the grease nipple mod.
I should mention that in my case and my car's low mileage, the bushes showed little sign of wear and no free-play or wobble. Just dry, ineffective grease.
It would take a LOT of grease to be pumped past the bushes to hydraulic the stanchion. Like a whole cartridge.
The ultimate solution is a good quality new strut AND the grease nipple mod.
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