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Old 22 August 2006, 12:18 AM
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can anyone help? my05 sti ppp has developed a knocking noise coming from the suspension on the rear passenger side.You can only hear it at very low speeds and its even louder when someone is sitting in back.
Old 22 August 2006, 12:24 AM
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Probably a rear shock absorber, very common...do a search.
Old 22 August 2006, 12:38 AM
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cheers!
Old 22 August 2006, 03:17 AM
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could be shocks had same noise on mine but was a snapped rear droplink you'l be able to see if its failed.
Old 22 August 2006, 05:36 PM
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Smile Rear strut

Very common to have to replace the rear strut and sometimes the top mount. Sometimes you will replace one side and soon after have to replace the other.
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cheers guys,will take it back to gatwick subaru and hopefully they will sort it when they do the first year service.Bit annoying though!
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