merler41

Are the stabiliser rubbers those on the top and bottom of the spring. If so they are the originals; and both side top rubbers were worn thru at spring ends. And since I did not have new ones I put the old ones back on. The clunking noise was present when turning to the right before strut replacement. It is not as loud, but it happens when turning sharply in either direction; as in turning into a parking space. I had someone suggest thjat I put some tubing around the coils of the springs. I am not sure about that , but logically it could work.

I checked out some of the front end. The boot on the left side is in bad shape. It was dark and working with a flashlight I could not look everything over. tomorrow in the light I will check out the steering u-joint. Thanks for the hints.

I have replaced the front struts. Now when turning sharp turns in either direction it does some major clunking, knocking noise. At first it seemed to pull in the direction of the turn after straighting out. I removed the left front strut; thinking that its top portion installed correctly, it was. I put it back together and even though it tracks better it still clunks and knocks when making a sharp turn. Reason for replacement was all struts are worn out.143,000 miles. Driver side front were completely shot. Push down and it doesn't come back up, pass. side not quite as bad. When turning to the right and accelerating had a clunking sound, didn't happen if you coasted through turn. I am not familir with replacing struts, but I am not a beginner. but that said I have never replaced Macpherson struts. Would worn bearing cause this problem. by the way the rubber seats on top of the spring need replacing, can these be purchased seperately? Recent purchase (2wks) and first subaru. Have done own work for ever. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.