Replacement Struts

[ssilipino]

Hey everyone! First post/thread here.

I need to replace my rear struts on my 2008 Mazda3 Hatchback sport. My brother and his car club guys (FocalJet/Fiesta Faction) are going to be helping me do the physically replacement, however, I would love input/recommendations from you on what struts I should purchase. I'm working on a budget of about $150.

Any products you could recommend, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Scott

 

[icspots]

Not sure if you've already replaced them or not. You can find KYB shocks for about $35 each on rockauto. Replacement is pretty straight forward. Remove the bolt at the bottom, two nuts at the top, remove and reinstall the new ones. Remember to get an alignment afterwards.

 

[Akito zoomzoom]

Tokiko blues are a good replacement aswell not too pricey, I got mine for my ae86 back 3 years ago and did not disappoint at all I was on Tanabe gf210 springs. I recently bought a full set on eBay for my mazda3 $133 only!
I'm soon to be lowered on Eibach sportline springs! :3

 

[flash75]

"Remember to get an alignment afterwards."

Changing rear shocks will not change anything relating to wheel alignment. The only alignment adjustment for the rear is toe in/out.

Clifton

 

[Teekaram]

Is there a specific part number for the front and rear shocks i need to get to purchase a set?


Rai

 

[Akito zoomzoom]

No just tell them 08 mazda3 hatch rear shocks please,
And that's it easy as that!