Muttley
13-10-2012, 07:18 PM
Hi there, May I ask for a little assistance here as my mechanical knowledge is lacking somewhat as far as a cars running gear goes...
Now I understand that half way through 2000, Mazda decided to throw a spanner in the works and move the swaybar mounts on the front shock/spring assemblies. Anyone that has had to replace the shocks on this year model would understand how much confusion this causes mechanics, spare parts shops and of course the more diligent research savvy mazda owners who like to suss out their upgrade options (ok and a little bargain hunting too).
I understand it is a simple matter of taking a measurement from the mount to base of the spring seat, only i dont actually know for sure which mount or where the base of the spring seat actually is. What I thought it was did not represent the measurements specified by KYB! SO...
This is what KYB specify:
MAZDA 323
333274 + 333275
BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback
(Note: Sway-Bar mount is 105mm from the base of the spring seat)
333350 + 333351
BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback
(Note: Front Sway-Bar mount is 34mm from the base of the spring seat)
I have inserted a couple of photos of my shock & spring assembly, any chance someone might be able to tell by looking at them which part it is i require?
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/playful79/IMG_0834.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/playful79/IMG_0841.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/playful79/IMG_0843.jpg
Thanks for your help guys!:rolleyes:
Now I understand that half way through 2000, Mazda decided to throw a spanner in the works and move the swaybar mounts on the front shock/spring assemblies. Anyone that has had to replace the shocks on this year model would understand how much confusion this causes mechanics, spare parts shops and of course the more diligent research savvy mazda owners who like to suss out their upgrade options (ok and a little bargain hunting too).
I understand it is a simple matter of taking a measurement from the mount to base of the spring seat, only i dont actually know for sure which mount or where the base of the spring seat actually is. What I thought it was did not represent the measurements specified by KYB! SO...
This is what KYB specify:
MAZDA 323
333274 + 333275
BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback
(Note: Sway-Bar mount is 105mm from the base of the spring seat)
333350 + 333351
BJ, Astina, 1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Hatchback
(Note: Front Sway-Bar mount is 34mm from the base of the spring seat)
I have inserted a couple of photos of my shock & spring assembly, any chance someone might be able to tell by looking at them which part it is i require?
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/playful79/IMG_0834.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/playful79/IMG_0841.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u69/playful79/IMG_0843.jpg
Thanks for your help guys!:rolleyes: