Suspension upgrading doing it myself

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Mazda5pro

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2003 Mazda Protege5

• Oct 9, 2014

• #1

Currently working on a 2003 Mazda Protege 5.

I am replacing stock struts with semi-used set of Tokico blue struts with Tein springs (cut)

Also need to install these semi-used RacingBeat sways front and rear.

Looking for the right kind of sway bar links for this setup. I heard the stock ones wont work.

Any idea what kind I need to get for cheap? I'm even willing to fit a used piece.

Thanks

 

Natey

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• Oct 9, 2014

• #2

The endlinks from (or for) and Mazdaspeed protege will work.


...and get some new springs!

 

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zackmac

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2003 Mazda Protege5

• Oct 9, 2014

• #3

I agree with Natey, if you get the opportunity get different springs http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?58798-**-Spring-Buyer-s-Guide-**

you can also use 2002 ford escape v6 awd front end links, i had those with msp tokicos on a p5
same length just beefier and they have grease fittings... i have heard that moog improved the endlinks for protege recently though, so id check them out too. go to napa or something

 

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Mazda5pro

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2003 Mazda Protege5

• Oct 9, 2014

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zackmac said:

I agree with Natey, if you get the opportunity get different springs http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?58798-**-Spring-Buyer-s-Guide-**

you can also use 2002 ford escape v6 awd front end links, i had those with msp tokicos on a p5
same length just beefier and they have grease fittings... i have heard that moog improved the endlinks for protege recently though, so id check them out too. go to napa or something

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New springs? Aren't Tein springs good?

 

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Mazda5pro

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2003 Mazda Protege5

• Oct 9, 2014

• #5

...and get some new springs!

Already have Tein springs on the struts.

 

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915_P5

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02 Mazda P5

• Oct 9, 2014

• #6

Teins are awesome but they are cut, get the same brand but new

 

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hotcracker69

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Mazda, Protege5 2002

• Oct 10, 2014

• #7

wow, how cheap are you that you are willing to mess with your safety and other drivers around you?

google this, why should you NOT cut springs!!!!

would this be worth it if you get into an accident and have no more car?