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strut clunking
Hi everybody!
It's been awhile since i checked in....I guess everything has been great with my LS-L. However just recently I purchased new struts and rotors from 1stsubaruparts.com, and after installation I have the dreaded "clunk". I know it's not the brakes, or stabilizer bar; and my mechanic guesses the strut mounts are no good. There is so much give in the rubber that we think the strut is hitting the body, causing the clunk. I thought maybe i got the "older" style mounts since they were updated, but Scott assured me they haven't even been around in years! Maybe the rubber is defective! So, I get to do the strut thing all over again! I'll let you' all know if this is it or not! Sorry I missed Indy Tim |
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Mine does the same thing. I have no idea what it could be. I would be interested in hearing the outcome of this.
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Try wiggling the tie rod ends as they come out of the rack and pinion. That is what I finally figured out is the source of my "strut mount" clunk.
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Checking back.
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I had a similar experience with a Nissan Stanza 4wd that I had. I replaced the rear struts (@ $300/strut! since no one made an aftermarket) and I had this clunking sound. Turns out I had assembled the metal caps on top of the strut incorrectly. It might be worth consideration.
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Re: strut clunking
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