Help needed on Strut!
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Help needed on Strut!
Hi guys.
I need help with my strut issue.
I was just told from a local mechanics that my right side rear strut is blown and left one is leaking as well.
He said rear struts are needed to be replaced asap.
So I did some research, but I am bit confused and lost.
Do I have to purchase struts and shocks together?
or can I just buy struts?
Do I need to just buy these?
http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/...ks/mazdaspeed/
Or can I just buy these?
http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/...nd_shocks/kyb/
I really do not know much about the car and mechanics.
Your thoughts and help would be appreciated.
Thank you
I need help with my strut issue.
I was just told from a local mechanics that my right side rear strut is blown and left one is leaking as well.
He said rear struts are needed to be replaced asap.
So I did some research, but I am bit confused and lost.
Do I have to purchase struts and shocks together?
or can I just buy struts?
Do I need to just buy these?
http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/...ks/mazdaspeed/
Or can I just buy these?
http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/...nd_shocks/kyb/
I really do not know much about the car and mechanics.
Your thoughts and help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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I'm having a little trouble connecting to you sites at the moment.
The RX8 uses shocks. Some people use the term shocks & struts interchangeably. The term strut is used in conjunction with a car that has a McPherson Strut type suspension. The RX8 has an unequal a-arm suspension, therefor it uses shocks.
When replacing shocks, replace them in pairs. Also, if your rears are gone, your fronts are likely going to go away shortly too.
The RX8 uses shocks. Some people use the term shocks & struts interchangeably. The term strut is used in conjunction with a car that has a McPherson Strut type suspension. The RX8 has an unequal a-arm suspension, therefor it uses shocks.
When replacing shocks, replace them in pairs. Also, if your rears are gone, your fronts are likely going to go away shortly too.
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Didn't look at the date. My bad shelldude I don't know much about the suspension in this car and I'm just reading up on it before I replace my STRUTS and install tein s tech springs.
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at least he corrected the misinformation, which is better than someone stumbling across this thread and thinking they can just bolt on some shocks and not have to worry about springs or compressors. the rears are a bit of a pain in the *** to get on and off these cars so being prepared helps.
i had to think about it for a second, because i knew they had struts all around..
i had to think about it for a second, because i knew they had struts all around..
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Let's end this thread with this... KYB Americas Corporation Shocks & Struts | Technical Information | FAQ 15 ...this one sums it up.
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Wow....................we will argue over anything!
Put in my KW Variant 3's on all corners about three weeks ago and loving them!
Shameless plug............I still have my RB springs for sale if anybody wants them.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-s...s-sale-201276/
Please note you will have to modify your bump stops!
Put in my KW Variant 3's on all corners about three weeks ago and loving them!
Shameless plug............I still have my RB springs for sale if anybody wants them.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-s...s-sale-201276/
Please note you will have to modify your bump stops!
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I'm having a little trouble connecting to you sites at the moment.
The RX8 uses shocks. Some people use the term shocks & struts interchangeably. The term strut is used in conjunction with a car that has a McPherson Strut type suspension. The RX8 has an unequal a-arm suspension, therefor it uses shocks.
When replacing shocks, replace them in pairs. Also, if your rears are gone, your fronts are likely going to go away shortly too.
The RX8 uses shocks. Some people use the term shocks & struts interchangeably. The term strut is used in conjunction with a car that has a McPherson Strut type suspension. The RX8 has an unequal a-arm suspension, therefor it uses shocks.
When replacing shocks, replace them in pairs. Also, if your rears are gone, your fronts are likely going to go away shortly too.
See above.
Go away.
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