September 14, 20178 yr Saw an ad for a 2001 forester with an issue. I don't know if this is a common thing. Hard fix? it says it's automatic, drive train is all good. Driver side Rear strut tower is bad. Rear tire is leaning. Is this common? Is there a kit? I'm guessing it's rusted bad. Salt on roads. Any help is appreciated. Yes I know you could tell me more with a picture, I haven't seen it first hand myself yet. I'm just gauging whether its worth it. 133k miles, Asking $700
September 14, 20178 yr Guess it depends on what is bad. If it's the strut simply a parts remove and replace. If it's the mounting area would need some fabrication skills to cut out bad parts and weld in some new metal.
September 14, 20178 yr Author Is there a body panel to cut out and weld in? Or is this a total re fabrication out of whatever metal?
September 14, 20178 yr rust or wreck related? I suppose the devil is in the details on something like that.
September 14, 20178 yr Subaru does, or did supply new strut towers and they are spot welded in. Would be a large job but doable if the metal around the tower is good
September 14, 20178 yr Author Judging from the Advertisement, its rust. No mention of wreck, and body looks fine from outside
September 14, 20178 yr Author https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/113898042652644/?ref=messenger_share
September 14, 20178 yr Author Messaging the owner she said the problem is that the metal is rusted where it mounts
September 14, 20178 yr Part is available (I2) 51600FC101 (or other superseding part numbers dealer will use VIN to determine correct one) Around $400 though. http://parts.subaru.com/p/WHEEL-APRON-COMPLETE-REAR-RIGHT/49502852/51600FC051.html May be possible to cut offending part or section of from pull and pay yard and weld in, but again depends on how bad the area is rusted Edited September 14, 20178 yr by Mike104
September 14, 20178 yr Ifant imagine even considering it. If that's rusted so probably is the exhaust fuel filler brake lines fuel lines brakes other strut towers quarter panels.
September 14, 20178 yr Author They sent me pictures on Facebook. I cant post them here idk... anyway,, the rust isn't around the top,, you can see the metal split inside the wheel well behind the strut.. and inside the car they have the carpet panel pulled back and it seems to be coming apart there too. But not the strut cap area.
September 15, 20178 yr May also take a look at the rear crossmember and underside of the body for rust that may affect structural integrity
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