crf450r

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looks like my rear shocks have gone on my04 sti. i know this is a common prob but what would be a good option to replace them with?
and how much will it affect driving until i get them done,what i mean is have i got to slow right down or can i still give it some beans through the corners

s70rjw

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Its just a noise thing.They still perform their function, allbeit noisily. Mine were replaced under warranty, so I can't advise on replacements. Bob

WRX_SWRT

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that ain`t right mate mostly the clunking noise is the piston jamming then relasing so really it isn`t just a noise and can cause dodgy candling while cornering. i need mine done again only at 17k

The Dogs B******s

As above,its a noise thing,,,,,,,,,,,which really got on my nerves,so got it changed(only one went)

s70rjw

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Not according to Subaru and several other specialists.........

davedipster

The noise is normally play in the top bush, no oil will leak cos its just grease at that end. In fact that is the reason the bush wears out-it gets dry.

scatty

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scoobyclinic do their own brand ones which are double the length of the originals...mine av been clunk free for over a year now.....

johnpye

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mine is doing something very similar to this but only at very very slow speeds, normally when slowing down and prob at speeds under 10 mph do you think this is likily to be this top bush and is this a complete shock change????

obie_1

My wife had hers replaced free under warranty,but 1 of mine has started now and no warranty.How much are the scoobyclinics replacements?

The rookie

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The US guys have had good success regreasing the top bush with thick axle/wheel bearing or marine grease as '04 STi rear strut repacking (part 1) - ScoobyMods its a cheap fix, one Forester guy has since done 30K miles since regreasing with no problems, its worth a try, do it as soon as possible before the bush wears.

Simon