Hawkeye clunking suspension
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Hawkeye clunking suspension
Well it appears my hawkeye has developed the impreza suspension clunk from the passengers rear shock.
The cars still under warranty so getting it fixed shouldn't be an issue. My question is, do I just have the OEM shock fitted or would it be best to try and negotiate with the garage to get coilovers fitted instead?
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The cars still under warranty so getting it fixed shouldn't be an issue. My question is, do I just have the OEM shock fitted or would it be best to try and negotiate with the garage to get coilovers fitted instead?
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I have exactly the same problem. I bought my car on Thursday from a main none Subaru dealer and there is lots of clunking coming from the rear, there appears to be no movement in the rear suspension when I try to push the body down. The car feels like sitting in a jelly unless I'm going over 40mph. It has an AA warranty but that states that any fault on the car when sold is not their responsibility. The mechanic today (via the garages secretary) said it is the responsibility of the AA as I am so far away from the garage (over 150 miles) and cant bring the car in.
Have you actually had agreement from your warranty provider that they will repair the car?
Have you actually had agreement from your warranty provider that they will repair the car?
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I haven't as of yet. I need to get the car booked into the garage to get it looked at first. Although it is the Subaru warranty so I'd have thought it should be ok.
When your trying to figure out which corner it is, try lifting the car rather than compressing it. That's how I figured out where it was on mine. Obviously the clunk isn't as loud but you can still hear it.
When your trying to figure out which corner it is, try lifting the car rather than compressing it. That's how I figured out where it was on mine. Obviously the clunk isn't as loud but you can still hear it.
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I will keep you up to date with how I get on. Initially my warranty company said the fault was not their responsibility as it was there when I purchased the car. After the garage spoke to the warranty company, the warranty company have accepted responsibility. The car is booked in for Monday for an inspection with another garage. I have been warned by the garage doing the inspection that it can be a very long drawn out process.
I'd like to know what are considered the best replacement shock absorbers and are they better than the original Subaru parts? Are they cheaper as maybe the warranty company will accept an alternative if it saves them money, I guess not.
My car doesn't have a Subaru warranty and won't be inspected at a Subaru garage either.
I'd like to know what are considered the best replacement shock absorbers and are they better than the original Subaru parts? Are they cheaper as maybe the warranty company will accept an alternative if it saves them money, I guess not.
My car doesn't have a Subaru warranty and won't be inspected at a Subaru garage either.
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I am being told that an 06 hawky onwards can only take scooby shocks.Ionly need to replace the rear and they say kyb wont fit anyone any suggestions?
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