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It didn't take that long LOL. 2 cross country, she has been to Alaska and Quebec. She is our daily driver between me and my wife so she gets driven 5-6 times weekly. I swear this car has got me surprise by its durability. We are now concern that it may just quit one of these days. Even the guys...

I should say every 100k miles but I found a cheap OEM deal on Ebay so I over did it lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sad to hear because my Mazda5 has been good for over 215k miles now. Maintenance cost has been as promised. Still original tranny fluid. Drives like new, of course I have replaced shocks to KYB G-2. On my third drive belt, 3 sets of brake pads, flushed the coolant once and brake fluid twice. I...

Hey guys what is a good replacement brand for both front stuts and rear shocks? I have a 2012 Mazda 5. I am looking at KYB G-2 anyone sporting these babies?

I called Koni and they say that they can't guarantee that the current Koni shocks for the <10 model will work with the 2012's. :-(

This is exactly why I would rather replace my shocks at the same time I install the H&R to save time and money. The stock shocks are probably designed to last up to 60-70K, I really doubt Mazda made it to last longer than that. H&R springs are definitely stiffer that stock so even if they...

Well a bit more research here. I dig a step deeper onto the front suspension component parts leading me to ask what holds the front struts? Answer....."knuckles'. So I ask....is there a difference between the front knuckles of the Mazda 5 from 2006 to 2012? Mazda's answer is no supported by part...

Well for one the spring rates of the H&R might be different from the stock so that may place a bit more toll on the stock shocks. My 2012 have about 50k on it so that's about the lifespan of the original shocks. Lastly the like of Koni or Bilstein are usually valved to accommodate a bit of sport...

Okay guys help me break this down. I want to install the H&R springs but I doubt very much that the stock shocks will hold up so to save me some time or labor money I'm opting to upgrade the shocks at the same time. The challenge is that I can't find any application for the 2012 from Koni or...

How's the original shocks holding on these H&R springs so far guys?

The hook at the back is designed to pull the M5 out should it be stuck so that hook has a capacity of the weight of the M5. The "Hidden Hitch/Draw-Tite" is bolted on that hook thereby giving the hitch that capacity. Tow-hitch manufacturer is giving a warning of no more than 2000 lbs; I would...

I just installed the Hidden Hitch on my 2012 this PM. The hitch + wiring kit went on sale for $175 shipped on Ebay. I like the way it looks, you don't see the bar like the other brand does. All brands for the 2012 are all rated at 2000 lbs. So the difference of mounting design is not crucial as...

I was wondering if they would be equal to having stiffer springs or bigger sway bars? How would it affect the ride?

I have no idea if the Mazda 3's would fit although I did look at the 3's rear set at a parking lot LOL and it does look the same, tho' the only definite way to find out w/out actually testing the parts is to call the parts dept. of a Mazda dealership and ask them if the suspension parts (ID)...

Has any one installed this? http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/view-cat/mazda/5?category=firestone%20air%20bags