High Mileage CX-5 Owners Strut Replacement?

[Lazy2.5]

1. What mileage did your struts make it to?
2. What did you replace them with, and at what mileage?
3. Are you happy with the replacement performance and longevity?

 

[GFrosty]

Very interested in members' responses to this one.

Am likely looking at suspension work within the year. Have already done the LCAs and tie rod ends. Likely will do control links, anti-sway bar links and shocks during the next round.

Strongly considering the Koni Special Active shock product (8745-1346L and 8745-1346R fronts, and 8045-1347 rears), along with the Mazda upper strut mount bearings (B45A-34-38XA).

8745-1346L

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

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8745-1346R

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

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8045-1347

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

shop.koni-na.com

https://www.mazdaoempartsoutlet.com/oem-parts/mazda-oem-new-2013-19-mazda-3-6-cx3-left-or-right-upper-mount-strut-bearing-b45a3438xa-b45a3438xa

 

[Lazy2.5]

Very interested in members' responses to this one.

Am likely looking at suspension work within the year. Have already done the LCAs and tie rod ends. Likely will do control links, anti-sway bar links and shocks during the next round.

Strongly considering the Koni Special Active shock product (8745-1346L and 8745-1346R fronts, and 8045-1347 rears), along with the Mazda upper strut mount bearings (B45A-34-38XA).

8745-1346L

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

shop.koni-na.com

8745-1346R

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

shop.koni-na.com

8045-1347

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

shop.koni-na.com

https://www.mazdaoempartsoutlet.com/oem-parts/mazda-oem-new-2013-19-mazda-3-6-cx3-left-or-right-upper-mount-strut-bearing-b45a3438xa-b45a3438xa

Back when I used to frequent the BMW forums, the general consensus was Bilstein > Koni.

Have you considered getting the entire quick strut assembly?

What's the mileage on your CX-5?

I have 311,xxx KM on my 6, and pretty much everything in the front axle has been changed except for the struts. My original struts are still in pretty decent shape. But, I purchased these for my car:

KYB - SR4571 - Front Complete Strut Assembly

Buy KYB SR4571 Front Complete Strut Assembly

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KYB - SR4570 - Front Complete Strut Assembly

Buy KYB SR4570 Front Complete Strut Assembly

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Based on the research I did, I would suggest either KYB or Bilstein.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

1. What mileage did your struts make it to?
2. What did you replace them with?
3. Are you happy with the replacement performance and longevity?

Last summer needed to do front struts, front lower control arms, and front sway bar links.

I replaced with OEM Mazda parts I ordered online (reused current springs).

So far been very happy with performance that was restored.

 

[Lazy2.5]

Last summer needed to do front struts, front lower control arms, and front sway bar links.

I replaced with OEM Mazda parts I ordered online (reused current springs).

So far been very happy with performance that was restored.

I remember reading your post.