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Old 30 October 2004, 11:06 AM
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i have a my02 wrx and its started to snake under braking and it just doesnt fell so sure footed as it did.... or It could just be me

there is aslo a noice coming from the rear like a squeak when I go ove bumps when its wet

how can I tell if the shock has gone

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Old 31 October 2004, 09:24 PM
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My classic did exactly the same when the rear shocks went, new shocks on now and problem has gone


Have you tried a bounce test on the rear?
Old 01 November 2004, 08:30 AM
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Rich:

Pop it down to Cheltenham and I will have a quick look for you.

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Old 02 November 2004, 09:09 PM
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cheers

with the good deal you are doing on sti9 shocks, i could see me doing just that
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Have look under the wheel arch and see if the shocker is wet,its a sure sign its failled and leaking, my old MY01 had a dodgy N/S rear shocker at 32k miles.

Dont buy them from Subaru,order them direct from KYB as they supply the dealers but they are at least 40% cheaper if you buy direct.

Ohh and always replace the pair of them.
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