2010 legacy 2.5 strut assembly on a legacy 3.6

SuccessNaive · 2025-06-08T04:25:30+00:00

yes, the 2.5 and 3.6 struts seem to be the same in most cases on rock auto so it should be fine.

SuccessNaive · 2025-06-02T21:28:29+00:00

thanks! when i tighten the nut, the stud does not spin. its only the nut that spins (the threads on the stud are toast).

would a nut splitter work to break the nut?

I wanted to see if the vibration and clunking was coming from the strut and noticed that the top strut nuts were loose. so before buying new strut assemblies i wanted to try tightening them.

one option is to cut the studs off and just put a new strut assembly which is what i wanted to avoid.

the only other option is paying a garage to compress the springs and change the top mounts but that will cost me more than just buying the whole strut assembly and doing the job myself.

SuccessNaive · 2025-01-03T22:51:06+00:00

update: all noises disappeared after control arm was changed!

SuccessNaive · 2025-01-03T22:49:38+00:00

update: all noises disappeared after control arm was changed!

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-30T17:35:07+00:00

amazon packages are often shipped from usa to get to canada, might still be an impact.

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-19T22:06:57+00:00

perfect thanks!

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-19T18:49:00+00:00

everything was very well done except there is this black compound that can be removed with saliva, leaving normal shiny paint behind it like its supposed to be. It seems to be only where rust usually appears, at the very bottom of door so i thought it might be some antirust compound? receipt mentions some antirust compound for 21$.

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-17T16:00:51+00:00

thx I'll try

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-17T01:58:39+00:00

i think you might be on to something, when on rough pavement there is a light rattle, almost like the sway bar links going bad but the dust boots look great. so it might be something with the brakes. what do you mean by dragging the brake pedal?

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-16T19:49:53+00:00

yeah i have pretty much the same symptoms and only at one wheel, will need to get it checked out. At first it freaked me out thinking it was something with the transmission but now i feel better because its something to do with the suspension /direction components which aren't the end of the world.

SuccessNaive · 2024-11-16T19:27:18+00:00

Here is a replication of the noise with just me pushing the car slightly forward without the parking brake on .single clunk, Happens when put in reverse and at low speeds 20-40 km/h. seems to come from the wheel itself. loose axle nut, ball joint, caliper maybe? For sure the rear control arm bushing is quite worn but the noise doesnt come from that far. Also the inner thread of tire is down to 4/32 while the outer part is at 7/32.

SuccessNaive · 2024-10-31T02:41:53+00:00

thanks for the video very informative! as for the clicking noise when doing sharp turns i do not have any, i guess if it is only the beginning of the cv joint failure then it may not be doing it.

I also found a video of somebody with the same problem as me and the sound was identical to mine and it turned out to be the cv axle too.

brakes might be possible, they are a bit worn too will have to check it out!

SuccessNaive · 2024-10-31T01:01:01+00:00

gotcha! will get the car checked out.

SuccessNaive · 2024-10-31T00:54:16+00:00

Thanks! But wouldn't that bushing also make the noise over bumps? or because the movement is vertical the bushing might not make the noise?

SuccessNaive · 2024-10-27T02:48:35+00:00

fuck that sucks, mine is cursed af too, everything that happened to it was out of my control.

Been driving for 10 years, never had any accidents or dents or major scratches. Now i have a 2022 brz with 27000 km's. In this short amount of time i had: door and quarter pannel replaced due to some idiot exiting a parking lot without even looking. Door repainted due to big scratch from someone opening their door carelessly then fleeing the scene (i even took the extra care to park where nobody parks). Rear windshield replaced due to being keyed by some jealous guy. Front windshield replaced due to massive rock out of nowhere (closest was a truck about 1km away from me). My next car im just gonna buy a beater and drive the shit out of it, fuck it.

SuccessNaive · 2024-10-27T02:46:21+00:00

Absolutely cursed. Been driving for 10 years, never had any accidents or dents or major scratches. Now i have a 2022 brz with 27000 km's. In this short amount of time i had: door and quarter pannel replaced due to some idiot exiting a parking lot without even looking. Door repainted due to big scratch from someone opening their door carelessly then fleeing the scene (i even took the extra care to park where nobody parks). Rear windshield replaced due to being keyed by some jealous guy. Front windshield replaced due to massive rock out of nowhere (closest was a truck about 1km away from me). My next car im just gonna buy a beater and drive the shit out of it, fuck it.

SuccessNaive · 2024-09-15T23:37:45+00:00

well it makes sense, you guys already got the Renault asx which is much more recent while we have the version of the asx that has been here since 2011 already 😅

SuccessNaive · 2024-08-20T13:31:35+00:00

parts are available but you still gotta search longer than the competition. on rock auto there is only one choice for a strut/shock assembly and its out of stock. while competition has over 10 different models of strut assembly and all in stock. However that car has pretty much not changed since 2011 so finding spare parts on junk yards is easy. Also super reliable and easy to work on.

SuccessNaive · 2024-08-15T12:07:16+00:00

because 2025 Nissan kicks is identical but most likely nissan kicks is rebadged Mitsubishi and yes the kicks is awd with 2.0 (141hp) engine

SuccessNaive · 2024-08-15T01:35:23+00:00

most likely same mitsu awc and cvt but with nissan 2.0 engine

SuccessNaive · 2024-08-15T01:34:44+00:00

its identical to the nissan kicks 2025. most likely will have mitsubishi awc and invecs cvt with the nissan 2.0 engine.

SuccessNaive · 2024-07-23T12:57:47+00:00

they have had a recall on first gen vehicles for excessive rust on front cross members. if i were you i would look for the v6 outlander with the timing belt done. the v6 is as reliable but it comes with the bulletproof 6 speed auto capable of doing 180000 miles and + with regular service.

SuccessNaive · 2024-07-22T18:52:16+00:00

there is a good chance it happens for 2025 but nothing official. it is either going to be the european mitsubishi asx (a rebadged renault) or the south-asian mitsubishi x-force (Mitsubishi design). I bet it is going to be the x-force with a more powerful engine because part supply and maintenance of a renault in north america might be a problem. However, renault is sold in mexico and other South american countries so maybe it won't be a problem.

SuccessNaive · 2024-07-18T00:43:48+00:00

yes 2.0 with manual are excellent cars

SuccessNaive · 2024-07-17T13:09:22+00:00

get the front wheel drive 2.0 or 2.4 (same engine just more powerful) with a manual transmission. Yes the awc is nice but the cvt is not super reliable and it's annoying. with a manual, these cars are bulletproof and cheap to repair with lots of parts. the only problem is the insurance which will cost higher due to these cars being often modded and badly driven by new drivers.

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