Recent content by cplhornby

So you're saying that the 2012 and later models' springs will fit my car (06Mazda5)?

I agree with the failure of OEM struts being clockwork. I've had to replace all four struts a few times using OEM and Monroe. OEM Mazda was GARBAGE. I would have used the monroe lifetime warranty but my wife lost the paperwork. I have been wondering if KYB was superior to Monroe. If they do have...

I bought the car as a lease return in 2009 or 10. Ive had the shocks changed a few times using OEM and monroe parts. Wife lost my Monroe recipes too so both times Ive used those I couldnt use the warranty. That was my fault, Im storing that stuff in my fire safe now XD. I have not changed the...

Just a thought as well for changing the front suspension as well.... I see monroe makes an all in one quick strut. It would save a heck of a lot of time when doing a front job. Would you trust it...

Goodday! I have had to replace my front and rear shocks multiple times since moving to my new city. Hills and potholes litter the landscape here and eat up most vehicles. I have noticed that my rear springs are starting to rust, and with almost certainty I will be doing a rear...

Hello everyone! I was wondering if someone could help me figure something out. I called my parts supplier who said that there were two different kinds of break pad clips for my model (06 Mazda5). He said one was a 3-clip version and the other wasnt. If have included some pics if someone...

Hello everyone. I have a list of things to do on my 06 Mazda5 (all 4 break pads and maybe discs, suspension) and cannot find a Haynes Repair Manual. Is their a similar model comparable to my mazda that I can get a Haynes Repair Manual for? I have seen some good how-to's on here (like...

Fixed it! After I fixed it I realized that I hadnt taken photos for you! So, after having to replace my rear strut mounts this morning I took the opportunity to take photos for you. All I did was remove the black plastic interior panels to expose the other side of the strut mount. I then...