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    #1

    my struts are dead

    ok, so my front struts are dead. now neither my mechanic nor myself have any experiance with aftermarket suspension stuff. i was flipping through everyones posts and Tokico came up alot, as well as Suspension Tech. springs. if i need to replace my struts, would i just buy these 2 things and put them on? help me because im clueless and thirsty for knowlage.

    p.s. if anyone has any suggestions on other ways to go id love to hear them.
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    #2
    http://www.mazdaracer.com/pro/ZX2_strut_install.htm


    this will show you how to remove and install them.

    As for what to get....what are your plans for the car? Street, autox race, road race, drag race....

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      #3
      Re: my struts are dead

      Originally posted by KiddX

      p.s. if anyone has any suggestions on other ways to go id love to hear them.
      If you're looking into OEM replacements, I have the original struts that had 100k on them when I took them out. If you want them just let me know. If not, the zx-2 struts are the way to go.
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      '91 LX
      '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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      Originally posted by pigeon
      well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

      while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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        #4
        so getting the stuff of corksport isnt a good idea?
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          #5
          Originally posted by KiddX
          so getting the stuff of corksport isnt a good idea?
          If you're talking about the zx-2 struts then your best bet is to get them from www.oemfordparts.com The total for mine, including shipping and bearings, was around $225 which is a great deal.
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          '91 LX
          '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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          Originally posted by pigeon
          well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

          while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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            #6
            i cant find them on that web site
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              #7
              Originally posted by KiddX
              i cant find them on that web site
              http://www.oemfordparts.com/PartDetail.asp?S=1&PartID=340
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              '91 LX
              '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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              Originally posted by pigeon
              well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

              while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                #8
                so i need these, and the bushings right? what about springs?
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by KiddX
                  so i need these, and the bushings right? what about springs?
                  You need the bushings just for the front 2 struts. As for springs, the zx-2 struts are made specifically for the Eibach springs, but will work with any other spring as well. It's up to you to decide how big of a drop you want and how stiff you want the springs to be.
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                  '91 LX
                  '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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                  Originally posted by pigeon
                  well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

                  while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                    #10
                    when u say i need 2, thats one for each side, not 2 each side right? i gotta get this all clear before i buy. how much a difference am i going to notice in handling?
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by KiddX
                      when u say i need 2, thats one for each side, not 2 each side right? i gotta get this all clear before i buy. how much a difference am i going to notice in handling?
                      You need a total of two bearings (one on each side for the front only). As for the difference in handling. It'll definately be an improvement as you stock struts are blown at the moment. Have you decided what springs you're going to use yet?

                      I suggest you read over Darryl's page on how to install the zx-2 struts so you know what's involved and exactly what you'll need to do the job.
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                      '91 LX
                      '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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                      Originally posted by pigeon
                      well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

                      while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                        #12
                        well my mechanic owes me a favor (i pay well, and beer well too) so ill have him look over everything i do. the only thing i see that might be difficult is making the hole bigger, right? also whats the url for those bushings, i cant locate them on teh site either.

                        springs, well i just want a little bit of a drop, if any at all. so either the eibachs or SUSPENSION TECHNIQUES. do you know about the ride quality of either? or is there somethin better to use?
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                          #13
                          The bearings are not listed on the website, you'll have to call the 800 number and talk to Teresa Valley.

                          If you so a search for ZX2 or S/R on the forums here, you'll find i've listed all the info before (don't have it in front of me now)

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                            #14
                            Here it is:

                            Struts and Strut bearings
                            Southwest Ford
                            Weatherford, TX
                            1-800-256-7933
                            Parts direct 817-596-5700
                            info@oemfordparts.com


                            And here are a few part numbers:
                            PART NUMBER: M-18000-Z2
                            DESCRIPTION: Heavy duty Tokico struts performance tuned to match Eibach springs for ZX2 suspension. Provide improved body control with firmer ride. Set of four (4) struts.
                            PRICE: $160.00usd (oemfordparts.com)

                            PART NUMBER: F8CZ-18198-AAA(order 2)
                            DESCRIPTION: ZX2 Front Upper Strut Bearing

                            PART NUMBER: F7CZ-3C134-BA (order 2)
                            DESCRIPTION: ZX2 front dust boots

                            PART NUMBER: F7CZ-18159-BA (order 2)
                            DESCRIPTION: ZX2 rear dust boots

                            Don't know what the price fo the ZX-2 boots is, but I just got the dust boots from Pep Boys for $5 a piece.
                            Last edited by Identity_X; 10-07-2003, 08:25 PM.
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                            '91 LX
                            '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
                            -------------------------

                            Originally posted by pigeon
                            well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

                            while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                              #15
                              cool, soon as i sell my eclipse im gettin some of them bad boys. im going to have about 2 thousand to put into my car gonna be good
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