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