Blown strut dilemma. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Bailey239 · 07-11-2013, 01:24 AM

Problem fixed.
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argonaddict · 07-11-2013, 01:55 AM

place a WTB in your local section. maybe someone who ditched thier stockers for coils will sell you a pair of front struts?

vividracing · 07-11-2013, 02:07 AM

Look on Ebay and craigslist for some stock ones. If you are looking for a good price on aftermarket replacements, PM me. I can give you a few options that won't hurt your pocket.

Jacky

86_ZN6 · 07-11-2013, 02:10 AM

put back stock springs, go to your dealer and do a warranty claim

suaveflooder · 07-11-2013, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

put back stock springs, go to your dealer and do a warranty claim

I said it in your other thread, but I agree with this.

Bailey239 · 07-11-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by suaveflooder

I said it in your other thread, but I agree with this. I will do this if my struts go in the next two years. I have my stock springs all snug waiting for their return in case something goes "pop"

My only thing with this is I still want my aftermarket springs. I'd be afraid I'd just spin them again trying to replace them.

Drftfan · 07-11-2013, 09:48 AM

How do you know you blew it out?

Bailey239 · 07-11-2013, 10:54 AM

We'll I had another thread here www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40999 people keep telling me it sounds like its blown out. I have no idea what else it could be I checked all my bolts.

Draco-REX · 07-11-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bailey239

My only thing with this is I still want my aftermarket springs. I'd be afraid I'd just spin them again trying to replace them.

"spin them"? Did you use an impact on them?

Springs can be done entirely with hand tools. Hell, you don't even need spring compressors because Subaru uses almost no preload.

Bailey239 · 07-11-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

"spin them"? Did you use an impact on them?

Springs can be done entirely with hand tools. Hell, you don't even need spring compressors because Subaru uses almost no preload.

No I used hand tools and passthrough sockets. That why I don't know why they're blown. I don't know what this sound would be if it's not blown struts.

KoralKrab125 · 07-11-2013, 01:29 PM

as stated above, put the stock springs back on and take it in for a free inspection and replacement at the dealer. Once they check it out and replace anything that is busted drive home and put the lowering springs back on. Isn't this what warranties are for? lol

suaveflooder · 07-11-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KoralKrab125

as stated above, put the stock springs back on and take it in for a free inspection and replacement at the dealer. Once they check it out and replace anything that is busted drive home and put the lowering springs back on. Isn't this what warranties are for? lol

Exactly. You still get to run aftermarket springs AND save $600. Win win

Wonderbar · 07-11-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KoralKrab125

as stated above, put the stock springs back on and take it in for a free inspection and replacement at the dealer. Once they check it out and replace anything that is busted drive home and put the lowering springs back on. Isn't this what warranties are for? lol

Toyota reps read the forums too... Stuff like this is why factory will not replace stuff for people with legit claims...

bear89103 · 07-11-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonderbar

Toyota reps read the forums too... Stuff like this is why factory will not replace stuff for people with legit claims...

Agreed. This kind of stuff while good for you personally just screws things up for legitimate people around.

07-11-2013, 01:24 AM	#1
Bailey239 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Blown strut dilemma. Problem fixed. --END-- __________________ Last edited by Bailey239; 07-12-2013 at 10:09 PM. Reason: Problem fixed.

07-11-2013, 09:48 AM	#7
Drftfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Argento FR-S Location: Denver Posts: 226 Thanks: 12 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How do you know you blew it out? __________________ This is your first performance car?

07-11-2013, 10:54 AM	#8
Bailey239 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We'll I had another thread here www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40999 people keep telling me it sounds like its blown out. I have no idea what else it could be I checked all my bolts. __________________

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argonaddict Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2005 PSM STI Location: nor cal Posts: 35 Thanks: 31 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	place a WTB in your local section. maybe someone who ditched thier stockers for coils will sell you a pair of front struts?

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KoralKrab125 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: White Scion FR-S Location: Florida Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	as stated above, put the stock springs back on and take it in for a free inspection and replacement at the dealer. Once they check it out and replace anything that is busted drive home and put the lowering springs back on. Isn't this what warranties are for? lol

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