Bought them here : https://de.aliexpress.com/item/F-r-...hydraulikstange-Strut-federd/32849331433.html
And yes, I used two struts. See attach on "how to install".
What are those red cables in pictures 4 to 6 please (uhm)
Bought them here : https://de.aliexpress.com/item/F-r-...hydraulikstange-Strut-federd/32849331433.html
And yes, I used two struts. See attach on "how to install".
What are those red cables in pictures 4 to 6 please (uhm)
Oh, ok. Thanks for the explanationIt looks like the cable is actually a sacrificial tool, allowing the user to install the NUT for the BALL mounting point.
Bought them here : https://de.aliexpress.com/item/F-r-...hydraulikstange-Strut-federd/32849331433.html
And yes, I used two struts. See attach on "how to install".
Problem is you never know when they're going to fail. I'll stick with the rod. The ones on my Maxima decided to fail when I was checking the oil and it wasn't a slow fall.
Yes, in my case it happened very quick. LOL. It is not very easy trying to wriggle out from under a hood that's closed on your upper torso. Been there done that!
does Mazda offer it as an official part? I know on some older Mazdas I've owned I've been able to source hood struts either from UK dealerships or Japan.
I'm always leery of ebay specials...
Any photos (uhm)
Here you go, Madge strutting her stuff. I really do like the way the hood lifts by itself now as well as the increased opening space. It's also just aesthetically pleasing.
I did manage to very easily knock the OEM rod out of the way as I was installing the struts. Thankfully I had one strut in place already to keep the hood from crashing down on me. On my Honda, I found the rod would sit in firmly in a socket but on the CX-5 it just seems to sit in a indentation loosely and thereby is very easy to knock out of the way.