2005 WRX Knocking from rear
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2005 WRX Knocking from rear
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For a while i've had a knocking on the rear drivers side of the car, more noticeable at slow speeds, initially i just put it down to something in teh boot, however, today I investigated a bit further, emptied the boot and when i put my weight on teh rear of teh car the clunk is there .
There would appear to be more damping on the passenger side than the drivers side (when pushing up and donw on the rear wing) .
The drivers side seems more like its up or down and no happy medium, and each time you push up or down there's a knockwonder: .
Initial thoughts are a new rear shocker, would anyone else think this is the case?
And, any ideas where to get reasonable priced new one - dont really want to uprate as I dont want the car to be too harsh.
Thanks
For a while i've had a knocking on the rear drivers side of the car, more noticeable at slow speeds, initially i just put it down to something in teh boot, however, today I investigated a bit further, emptied the boot and when i put my weight on teh rear of teh car the clunk is there .
There would appear to be more damping on the passenger side than the drivers side (when pushing up and donw on the rear wing) .
The drivers side seems more like its up or down and no happy medium, and each time you push up or down there's a knockwonder: .
Initial thoughts are a new rear shocker, would anyone else think this is the case?
And, any ideas where to get reasonable priced new one - dont really want to uprate as I dont want the car to be too harsh.
Thanks
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Well it will still be under warrenty - most likely the rear shock- common on the car. Take it to a delaer should be able to sort you out fairly quick
Already had the rear passenger one done on mine but looking like the drivers is going as well ! MY05 by the way !!
Richard
Already had the rear passenger one done on mine but looking like the drivers is going as well ! MY05 by the way !!
Richard
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Yip, had both my rear struts replaced earlier this year. The dealership picked it up during 20000mile service, said there was too much play in them, changed them under warranty with no questions. Yes mine is a 05WRX as well.
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Originally Posted by dibblewrx
Thanks for the feedback guys, you reckon its a fault with this model then?
Had both of mine changed at the 20K service too. N/S had been knocking like a b4$tard since about 18K but my dealer tested both and found 35mm of play in the N/S and 15mm of play in the O/S.
SKS left with 2 new shockers, no noise and a . Car felt a lot tighter too so I guess the play must have been gently creeping in for a while and slackening the handling a bit.
Problem is, a mere 10 weeks later, the N/S is away again and I'm developing a headache !
Spoken to the dealer who's been great about it so in for another one when work eases off in about a month.
Cheers,
Stewart.
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