Squeeky shocks
30 December 2003, 01:00 AM
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During normal everyday driving, I'm really pleased with the suspension and handling on my MY96 WRX import. As far as I know, it's completely standard and I like the balance of comfort and handling.
But, when I go over speed ramps, the shock absorbers (I assume) are REALLY squeaky (both front and back).
I don't go over speed ramps during my usual routes around town so, whenever it does happen, I forget all about it by the time I get home. And, now that I'm thinking about it, it's nearly 1am and I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it if I went outside and bounced on the corners of my car to make it squeak!
Anyone else have this problem?
Is it obvious to those of you that know more about Imprezas that I need to replace them?
Anyone know roughly how much a set of standard shocks are and how many hours labour I should be charged for fitting them?
But, when I go over speed ramps, the shock absorbers (I assume) are REALLY squeaky (both front and back).
I don't go over speed ramps during my usual routes around town so, whenever it does happen, I forget all about it by the time I get home. And, now that I'm thinking about it, it's nearly 1am and I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it if I went outside and bounced on the corners of my car to make it squeak!
Anyone else have this problem?
Is it obvious to those of you that know more about Imprezas that I need to replace them?
Anyone know roughly how much a set of standard shocks are and how many hours labour I should be charged for fitting them?
30 December 2003, 12:42 PM
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It could well be the anti roll bar mountings need a touch of grease, especially if polyurethane types!
Cured mine!
Shocks are about £175 a corner from GGR, not sure for WRX shocks. At that price, getting into the coil over market!
Top mounts were £52 plus the dreaded vat each corner, when I needed some recently.
Cured mine!
Shocks are about £175 a corner from GGR, not sure for WRX shocks. At that price, getting into the coil over market!
Top mounts were £52 plus the dreaded vat each corner, when I needed some recently.
30 December 2003, 02:28 PM
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Vulnax999,
I'm not quite sure what that means yet but I'll jack the car up and have a look! If a little bit of grease is the answer, that would be great.
If my shocks are worn and they'll cost that much to replace, I'll just put up with the occasional squeak!! The handling seems fine to me - it's very well balanced. I can put decent shocks on my Mini for £50 ALL ROUND, lol.
Thanks for the advice
I'm not quite sure what that means yet but I'll jack the car up and have a look! If a little bit of grease is the answer, that would be great.
If my shocks are worn and they'll cost that much to replace, I'll just put up with the occasional squeak!! The handling seems fine to me - it's very well balanced. I can put decent shocks on my Mini for £50 ALL ROUND, lol.
Thanks for the advice
30 December 2003, 02:48 PM
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No worries.
Look at the large anti roll bar across the back of the car. There are two mounting brackets to the chassis rails, one each side. These are help on with 1 bolt, and a bent hook on the other end of the retaining bracket. If possible, grease inside the bush / onto roll bar so as it moves ( it twists when the wheels move up/down ) to kill the squeak.
At each end of the bar is a bracket going down to the hub - each end of this has a bush, and these wear. See what movement there is there ( although usually a clink when worn ) and grease them up around the bush.
Hope that helps
Look at the large anti roll bar across the back of the car. There are two mounting brackets to the chassis rails, one each side. These are help on with 1 bolt, and a bent hook on the other end of the retaining bracket. If possible, grease inside the bush / onto roll bar so as it moves ( it twists when the wheels move up/down ) to kill the squeak.
At each end of the bar is a bracket going down to the hub - each end of this has a bush, and these wear. See what movement there is there ( although usually a clink when worn ) and grease them up around the bush.
Hope that helps
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