JKM

I'm in the middle of putting in new struts and springs into my GSLSE, and I ran into a little snag. On the fronts, I have a torn dust boot, and the rubber part that the top of the spring sits in is really old. Not in unusable shape, but it looks like it could REALLY use a replacement. I went to all the different parts stores in town today, and naturally none of them have either one in stock. Advance Auto has a "strut installation kit" that has some boots in it, or I could get a universal one and cut it down/ziptie it, but they had neither actually in stock. Also, it says for "all, excl GSL-SE," not that it would batter for a freakin' boot.

I checked Mazdatrix, and unless I really suck and searching, I didn't see it anywhere there either. If I can't find anything else I will go to the Mazda dealer on Monday to see if they can order it for me, but there is a good chance they will order me the wrong part on a car this old. Not to mention it would probably be $255 for a couple of pieces of rubber.

Anyone know anywhere, whether it be a retail or online, that would have these pieces? Cheap would be good, as I blew most of my money on the struts and springs, I don't have a whole hell of a lot left over now.

By the way, the struts are Tokico blues, with Racing Beat springs. I did the rear yesterday, and just driving it in and out of the garage (about 10 feet) and I already love them. Also the old front strut that I've pulled out was so far gone that I could easily extend and compress it with my hand, it had almost no resistance at all.

woodonastick

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you can find almost anything at mazdatrix.com you can also check rockauto.com for parts too.

Buffumguy1

I am in the middle of the same type of swap. I have these parts that you are talking about, but they are used. If you would be interested in me shipping them to you from Kansas you can PM @ fmwichita@***.net.

Buffumguy1

JKM

Unfortunately, neither Rockauto nor Mazdatrix have the part for the spring, although I can get the boot from Rockauto.

Buffumguy: I'd rather have new, but if I can't find any I may hit you up.

JKM

I did a little searching, and it seems that Mazda doesn't sell those parts by themselves, but it comes together when you buy the strut top. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I really don't want to plunk down $140 when all I need is some rubber.

GavinJuice

Heres your Diagram and your Prices It sounds like you need 33 & 34.

Wankelab

Have you checked Victori Brittish mail order?? They carry most little parts for our old cars.

JKM

I have a Victoria British catalog around here somewhere, but I didn't even think about looking in it. Thanks!