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    #16
    Just thought I'd point something out. I had the exact opposite experience. When I switched out the stock shocks on my 2003 DX to Mazdaspeed adjustables, I had to go to shorter front sway bar endlinks.

    Last edited by mitchman; 03-15-2006, 11:03 PM.
    Mitch (Northwest)
    2003 Protege DX - Part time autocross car

    Mazdaspeed Shocks (lime green ones), AWR Front sway bar links, K&N Drop in filter, Bogart 3-piece racing wheels (9 lbs!), Kumho Escta V710 race tires, Longer lug bolts (for 3-piece rims), Mobil One (engine), Redline MT90 (transmission)

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      #17
      Yep, the Mazdaspeed adjustables were "made" for the 1998-2000 models in Japan, which had the short endlinks. Thanks for the pic, it is helpful.
      Clint/1999 "Sport20"

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        #18
        I have worked on my car myself before, but I need to replace my front sway links (I'm new to this). I'm finding this to be a royal pain! I can't find anything that fits. I read some of the replys and see that I may need longer ones??? I could use some help on this issue.
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          #19
          Originally posted by Kelly View Post
          yeah too bad mazda didnt even try to warn anyone with, i guess, the "older" 2000's cause my endlinks have broke 2 times in 80,000 miles.
          Yours broke too? I thought my wife was just tearing them up somehow. Is there a TSB on them ?
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            #20
            Since we're on the topic, does anyone know whether a 2003 LX and ES had the same end link mounting points?

            I'm trying to see if I can pick up a set of shocks from AWR to conform to SCCA stock rules, but I can't move the end link mount point -- or change them (well I can do it for the front, but I wanted to make sure I'm legal for CACC stock as well for Canadian Nationals this year).

            So I'm trying to see if the mountings were the same, then I can ask AWR about the ES. I asked Jason (jas00x), but he didn't know either -- then again, I think he had a 2000 or 2001.

            Thanks!
            Matthew
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              #21
              Help needed

              Since we are (were) on suspension topic i decided to ask a question. My question is how hard is it to change the front suspension& shocks for 2000 ES i just found out they are completely gone and need them changed pretty soon coz i dont want my new tires to wear out. I know i need sometools to compress the springs but other than that what kind of specials tools doi need? I done almost anything on russian cars (with prehistoric technologies) but kinda afraid to touch a modern (kinda) car so any help would be greatly appreciated.

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                #22
                well.. am wondering if i can reaplce my 2000 struts with the ones from a o2 ES.. the backs went on without a problem. but my problems is still there.. 2 ppl(+me) and a slight bump and i hear it rub on my tire.. does that mean i need better struts? or new springs.. I have 18" wheels. i dont think tire size should matter... anyways.. any helpt i'd appreciate it. Thanks

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                  #23
                  Is there any performance difference using the shorter endlinks compared to the longer ones on the 2001 Protege?
                  Why I asked, i have a pair of KYB front shocks from the '99 Protege that uses the shorter endlinks, but I have a 2003 Protege, just want to know if it's worth keeping.
                  Thanks!

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                    #24
                    Good question...I found a good set of used KYB struts at the JY and found out the endlinks are different (is that the only difference in the struts from 99-00 and 01-03 models...the mounting of the endlink?)

                    If I go from the longer ones on mine and grab the shorter ones will it hurt anything by mounting the KYBs with the shorter endlinks?

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                      #25
                      any thoughts on brand preference? moog, mevotech, beck/arnley, mazda OEM? big differences in prices among all the brands!

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                        #26
                        Need some help finding sway bar bushings or swaybar oem diameter to replace bushings. Any help

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                          #27
                          Almost forgot I have a 02 mp5

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by medinag View Post
                            Almost forgot I have a 02 mp5

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                            I'm not sure about the '02 P5 but the '02 DX has a 21 mm diameter front and a 17.5 mm diameter rear stabilizer bar, OEM.

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                              #29
                              Thanks gold

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