hi i have a 2007 mazdaspeed3 and would like to replace the stock struts.i have read so many thing on the mazdaspeed3 forum about which struts to buy it has left me a little confuse. am interested in the bilsteins but don’t know which is better the HD or the  Sports for my car.I want a direct replacement meaning that you don’t have  to modify anything but something that is better then stock and will work  with my stock springs.can you help? thanks.

Answer:

The Bilstein Heavy Duty and Sport will both work with your Mazdaspeed 3 without any modifications. The Heavy Duty is a good performance shock that strikes a compromise between sportiness and comfort on the street while the Bilstein Sport is an all out performance shock. Both will be a great improvement over your stock shocks, it just comes down to how much stiffness you are looking for. You can see those here:

2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Performance Struts and Shocks

What is your driving style: Aggressive driver

Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts

Question: I want to get better handling for my 2005 Mazda 3, but don’t want to spend the big bucks on a coilover kit.  What shocks would give me better handling without costing $2,000 plus installation?

Answer: The best choice for shocks to improve the handling of a 2005 Mazda 3 are the Bilstein Sport shocks and struts, which are high pressure monotube shocks that are specifically valved for handling performance on the Mazda 3.

2005 Mazda 3 Front Left Front Strut – Bilstein Sport

2005 Mazda 3 Front Right Front Strut – Bilstein Sport

2005 Mazda 3 Rear Shocks (order two) – Bilstein Sport

Question:

I tow a motorcycle trailer with my Mazda 6 and when it’s loaded up on the highway sometimes the trailer gets a mind of its own.  What do I need to give me more control over the car and trailer?

Answer:

For more control over your Mazda 6 and trailer, you need to swap out the soft factory shocks with firmer shocks.  The Bilstein Heavy Duty is a good choice and will give you a lot more stability, especially when the heavy trailer is trying to pull your car all around the road.  You can see those here:

2003 – 2008 Mazda 6 Aftermarket Shocks and Struts

Question:

My 2006 Mazda 5’s shocks and struts are worn out, are there any aftermarket replacements available? I don’t want to have to pay dealership prices.

Answer:

We carry Monroe Sensatrac Shocks and Struts for your Mazda 5, the Sensatrac line is a basic OEM replacement struts and shocks that will restore your car’s ride to factory quality.  You can see those here:

2006 Mazda 5 Front Left Strut

2006 Mazda 5 Front Right Strut

2006 Mazda 5 Rear Shocks

Model: protoge

Manufacture Date: 08/2000

Chassis Designation: 1.6 engine

Question:

There is a question if 7/00 manufacturing date is a

different shock than 8/00 date in a kyb shock?

Answer:

If you have an early 2000, use the year 1999, here’s thel ink to those parts -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4210&selected_year=1999

If you have a late 2000, use the year 2001, here’s the link to those parts -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4210&selected_year=2001

(The year 2000 is split.)

My driving style is normal it is a Front Wheel Drive

with 4-wheel Electronic_Suspension, what do you suggest?

Answer:

Here is the front mount, SM5047 -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/17070/name/SM5047-KYB-Upper-Mount

That’s listed for a regular 626, but you can see the picture there.

Monroe shows a mount for a regular 626 as well for 1983-1985.

Number 902939. We have a picture of thet one -.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=284736

If you can see the OE number on one of the old mounts you have, Monroe gives the OE Mazda numbers as a crossover.

Mazda part – G030-34-390E, or G115-34-381-C.

That may help you determine for sure.

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For a 626 with electronic suspension -

On the KYB units, here’s the link for those in our online catalog, and the instructions on how to convert the car -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=486919&selected_year=1985