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The dreaded knocking rear shock problem is starting to annoy me now, I'm on my second set as the first were replaced under warranty a few years back. I don't really want to upgrade the suspension, but don't really want to pay the rip off prices that Subaru want to charge for a pair of shocks .I'm lead to believe that KYB make the standard shocks , but my local specialist is unable to source them . Any help as to where I can buy replacement shocks that won't break the bank . Car is a 2005 STI UK with standard suspension .

Thanks for any help

Dave

Gsung1

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from what i have read on here it will probably work out the same if you buy a set of coilovers

daddyscoob

My 03 Sti had the same problem and I sourced KYB replacements from a company over here called Prosport. Been on a year and no problems. Just Google it to get somone local to you.

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Thanks for that , that was the route I was thinking of , I've found KYB Kayaba Ultra SR's that look like a direct replacement for just over £200 (plus fitting) here http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=30223
Which is a great deal cheaper than the Subaru replacement , where these the type you replaced with? Or has anyone any experiance with these shocks ?

many thanks
Dave

Arch

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I have KYB Ultra's on my car and they have started knocking, in my opinion they are no better than standard in terms of eliminating the dreaded knocking. I contacted them to see if they can be rebuilt but they were not interested - I have decided to go down the coilover route now, at least they can be rebuit if you chose the right ones.

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Update ....had these http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=30223 fitted at the weekend , job done for under £300 inc fitting and VAT

eggy790

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are they any different from the standard shocks though?

bonesetter

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I bought a rear complete pair for my Sti classic from Subaru. Cost £220

I didn't want to upgrade as handling was fine with a heavier rear arb

davedipster

You do know that KYB make the factory shocks and as we know they are rubbish, expect knocking again!

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I know , but I didn't want to play with the suspension , just wanted it simple and stock, for that money I can live with having to replace them again I guess , I wonder where I stand on the sale of goods act if the new ones start to knock ....Hmmm

scoobywrxwagon

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Just wanted to know if you sorted your suspension and if so what did you buy and what did it cost 1. shox 2.fitting ?

Plus if anyone else knows of any other brands that are reasonable regarding costs.

Cheers

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Sorry I didn't see your post earlier , yes I went for the shocks from Camskill I mention in the above post http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?show=30223, very fast delivery and the guy there said they supply plenty of them , all in all bought and fitted for under £300, I guess I could have had a go at fitting them myself , but after Id bought a spring clamp, and probably rounded off the bolts on the old shocks it didn't seem worth it