I had 4 Monroe OE Spectrum Struts installed on my Corolla about a month ago; just struts. Used original mounts, springs etc. as the mounts/bearings are still fine.
One of the struts clunks when it's cold. It's not loud, it's not on every bump, it's just noticeable. I've taken it back twice, they checked all the mounting hardware, it's all tight, the spring isn't moving in the perches (it's tight). They can't hear the noise and it only seems to do it after I've driven, then the car gets cold and the temps drop in the evening.
There's no leaking, it drives fine, and it doesn't make the noise for the shop, so they won't warranty it unless they can hear a definitive loud clunk. They said come back when it's noticeable to them.
This is kind of frustrating, but I guess I'll have to live with it.
Anyone else had a clunky Monroe strut??? I also noticed the center shaft sticks up about 1/2 an inch longer than other struts for this car as the dust caps for the bearings barely fit. They have softened up considerably as well. I wish Bilstein still made struts for this car...
One of the struts clunks when it's cold. It's not loud, it's not on every bump, it's just noticeable. I've taken it back twice, they checked all the mounting hardware, it's all tight, the spring isn't moving in the perches (it's tight). They can't hear the noise and it only seems to do it after I've driven, then the car gets cold and the temps drop in the evening.
There's no leaking, it drives fine, and it doesn't make the noise for the shop, so they won't warranty it unless they can hear a definitive loud clunk. They said come back when it's noticeable to them.
This is kind of frustrating, but I guess I'll have to live with it.
Anyone else had a clunky Monroe strut??? I also noticed the center shaft sticks up about 1/2 an inch longer than other struts for this car as the dust caps for the bearings barely fit. They have softened up considerably as well. I wish Bilstein still made struts for this car...
