Knocking rear shock.

[05WRX]

Is there any way to sort this. I have heard it's a common problem.

Can they be rebuilt, or will i need to replace it.

Car is 2005 WRX.

[Alastair]

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Knowledge/KnockingNewageRearStruts

If you read the above link it may help...

[mystery machine]

They can be re-greased, but they'll just keep failing - 'tis a design flaw.

If you can afford to, bin them and fit something better (coilies).

[Rescue Dude]

  On 26/02/2011 at 18:04, Alastair said:

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Knowledge/KnockingNewageRearStruts

If you read the above link it may help...

Is this possible with classic shocks? I know its only a temporary measure but mine are doing my head in.

[Alastair]

I think this is just the newage strut, if I was for both I think they would have said just strut,,,but I don't see why you could not try Fix 1 as a temp repair.. Maybe worth a try........

[arch]

Greasing the struts doesnt work. It will help for about 1-2 weeks then the knock will come back, its wear in struts. The only thing worth checking is that there is no wear in the rear top mounts and that everything is tight at the top mount.

[rig-pig]

better just getting a new shock m8, OR get a set of BC's a shock and a set of lowering springs will be around £300 if you get the stuff i will give you a hand fitting it

[05WRX]

Cheers for the replies. I can live with it for now. Plan to get coilovers at some stage.

[arch]

Plan ahead as it will prob fail an MOT as the movement can normally be felt.

[Dougs Scoob]

I tried the temp WD40 fix but it made it worse.

If the strut is knocking, apart from doing your head in whats the worst that can happen if you leave it?