How to for replacing shocks / struts on P5

[spunky5]

My MP5 has 65K miles and the front struts are leaking. I'd like to replace front and rear, but I can't part with over $600 right now for the complete job. Does anyone know of any good links or sites with detailed 'how to' for replacing shocks?

 

[danielschweer]

these should help out:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52033

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6284

 

[danielschweer]

btw, take a look through the whole how to section, there is some good stuff in there http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=124&order=desc

 

[StealthWyvern]

or you could look at this link... It a quick clickable index of everything in the how-to section.


http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123713820

 

[SlowPro98]

My MP5 has 65K miles and the front struts are leaking. I'd like to replace front and rear, but I can't part with over $600 right now for the complete job. Does anyone know of any good links or sites with detailed 'how to' for replacing shocks?

I bought used struts and lowering springs off of another member here, and then I had my club help put it all together during an install day, I saved a ton of money, got to hand out with my crew, and I learned TONS about suspension. it's pretty straight forward, you just need the right tools, a little time and some patience. and beer (thinkbeer

 

[YellowPro5]

go to advance auto parts and buy your struts...75 bucks a piece do it yourself......I just did mine yesterday. cost me 350 total and thats with a 4 wheel alignment too.....its simple to do

 

[RABID_MP5]

Which strut brand(s) are good (or bad) for routine use?