Subaru WRX STi and Impreza How to fix the clunk from the rear suspension.

Subaru WRX STi How to fix the natorious clunk on the rear end. The struts are an inverse cartridge design that tends to clunk after 30K miles and then again every 10K miles there after. Here's how to correct that the right way.

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[Seabass20329]

Thanks so much for making this video man. I needed a really good step by step to how to get to the rear struts, and this was the perfect video for the job. Also, cool to learn that caster can cause that knocking sound :)

[briansmobile1]

@Seabass20329 You're welcome!

[typert1]

im gng to attemp this today, how much grease doi add on each side ? 3 oz?

[briansmobile1]

@typert1 You'll feel it tighten up. That's enough.

[crewboy555]

Any recommendations on how to do this with coilovers? I'm guessing you'd have to maybe use a hex plug instead of a grease fitting, but not sure if that'd weaken the threads in that area.

Also, how often do you find that you have to regrease it? Does the old grease squirt out from somewhere?

[briansmobile1]

@crewboy555 Can't say I've chased that tail yet. Don't know.

[briansmobile1]

@imprezalionel ha ha thanks. I guess it's "like" or thumbs up now.

[imprezalionel]

Very good 5 stars :)

[briansmobile1]

@MasterIronfist Refilling the grease works great and it's easy thereafter. Depending on how thick the grease is you use it keeps it quiet 10K miles to 65K miles.

[MasterIronfist]

DAAMN! I have been trying to figure out the solution to the pop/clunk in my rear suspension for months! I also found some other forum threads that suggest just lubing the strut without disasembling. I hear it is more just a band aid than refilling the grease. What do you think?

Great video!!