KYB rear shock on a 2010 3

[TheTucker]

Hi guys,

I dropped my 2010 3 hatch on eiback pro-kits 4 years ago and after enough pot-holes, I finally broke down a rear shock!

So i go to RockAuto.com and surprise, no shock available for 2010 +! A local garage told me the same thing, there's only a dealer who has it ... After some research, photo and video I have the impression thats BS. The big difference seems to be the width of the lower bushing and that ill need a longer bolt, like the one holding the camber arm...

So anyone changed his rear shock on a 2nd gen? What was the difference? what brand?

I aim KYB excel-g $ 44, i do not want to pay for Koni yellow ...

thank you

 

[FukuokaKid]

Is it a longer bolt or a shorter one? From what I understand, mazda went from a 50mm shock bushing to a 35mm one. Koni-na (north america) has a STR.T application for 2010+ Mazda3. Which would work nicely with your eibachs. Tirerack has them @ $66 during the Koni promotion. I would measure your bushing and give Koni tech a call (859) 586-4100.