Giffmann Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Trying to diagnose our 08 Legacy GT Limited. Picked this up about 2 months ago, and my buddy who I bought it from changed the clutch to an Exedy Stage 2, 3 puck with WRX flywheel and a new throwout bearing about 9 months ago. On acceleration out of 1st, we've gotten some shudder as we've been trying to get used to the Stage 2. However, the other night, felt like the clutch was slipping. Looked like the pedal adjustment had slipped all the way out, so I resolved that and it feels better. However, in 2nd gear, on fairly hard acceleration, I get a shudder around 2500 or 3000 rpm. My guess is it's the clutch, but I'm not fully confident in that diagnosis at this point. I do know that the passenger side, front has a torn boot that I'm about to repair as well. So, best way to get a proper diagnosis on this? I'd hate to do a clutch job for no reason! Thanks! Giff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 It could be the passenger side axle. I just replaced one on my 2003 Forester X that was giving us a shudder while accelerating, although we have an auto tranny. How many miles on the car? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giffmann Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Car has about 150. Boot is torn on the passenger side, inboard and I was about to do the boot replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 raxles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobaruGT Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 raxles.com If you do need axles, this is the place! Excellent price and service! Updated parts list since original part-out here. Original Full part-out of my LGT HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giffmann Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Is there a way to tell, by inspecting the CVs if they need replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Car has about 150. Boot is torn on the passenger side, inboard and I was about to do the boot replacement. I'm going to guess it's the axle. My Forester X had 144k miles on it and the right front axle jiggled loosely when grabbing the shaft and moving it around, the left side had already been replaced before we bought the car and it still moved, but was very stiff with little movement. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 If the boot has not been torn for very long, I'd re-boot it. OEM axles work perfectly, some after market are well... less then perfect. I'm on my 4th left front. Rebooted the right front last year. 229600+ miles. If I had to buy an axle I'd trust raxles.com over anyone else. I know they worked well in Honda's. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I got a Subaru OEM Reman one for the Fozz. The left side had been replaced with one of those in the past at some point and it's working great. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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