--- In subaruimprezawrxsti@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Journey"
<kjourney@...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone had a problem with a popping noise in the rear as the
outside temperture gets above 70? The local dealer said it was the
rear trailing arm bushings and milked me for $500 that did not fix
the problem. Now they want me to replace the struts at $350 a piece.
No guarantee that it will fix the problem.
>
> It happens worse when you are turning at speeds below 20mph. I
figured I would install the Tien struts if the factory ones are bad.
>
> I also have a popping noise on occasion in the area of the front
passenger tire when turning.
>
> Any suggestions as I do not feel I have a competent Subaru mechanic
in the area.
>
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>mine does it as well, ive heard it is just the brake pads
shifting.......i think it is pretty common. Does it only do it when
you reverse?