Non Mazda source for hatch shocks
Replacement hatch shocks are now $200 or so for a pair so I was wondering if anyone has found a quality replacement source.
There are non OEM sets on eBay for $40 or so but I have had very bad experiences with the few eBay parts I have bought (and Dale has this negative report from a few years ago). |
Take the oem out and go to auto zone or your local auto part store and find you one that is equal dimensions.
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
(Post 10404677)
Take the oem out and go to auto zone or your local auto part store and find you one that is equal dimensions.
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moconnor,
My car's in storage so I havn't seen the parts in person for some time, but it might be worth looking into the feasibility of using Tein hood dampers/FEED dampers/whatever other company makes them. You might be able 2 use them if they will fit. Whether or not they will lift the tail...well...maybe grab some hood shocks from a car with a heavier hood (honda civic or the like). Good luck with your search, I'm curious to know what you come up with as mine are starting to sag. |
Originally Posted by DeAd-EyE
(Post 10404850)
moconnor,
My car's in storage so I havn't seen the parts in person for some time, but it might be worth looking into the feasibility of using Tein hood dampers/FEED dampers/whatever other company makes them. You might be able 2 use them if they will fit. Whether or not they will lift the tail...well...maybe grab some hood shocks from a car with a heavier hood (honda civic or the like). Good luck with your search, I'm curious to know what you come up with as mine are starting to sag. |
Originally Posted by cptpain
(Post 10404989)
hood dampers are too short for the hatch.
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I gotta believe that if you go to Autozone or any other parts store and ask them if they have any for your car you would find some. I know these cars are rare, but that isn't a part that I think should be too hard to find. I don't know tho as I haven't needed to get them for my rx7 yet.
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Autozone has them via special order, by mighty-lift p/n B95589 and also by Sachs p/n SG227005
$25 or $31 each depending on brand I think. |
Originally Posted by Tripple 7's
(Post 10405978)
Autozone has them via special order, by mighty-lift p/n B95589 and also by Sachs p/n SG227005
$25 or $31 each depending on brand I think. Or $40 for both Sachs with free shipping on Amazon. Do you have first hand experience with these? [Edit: these might be the eBay shocks. The Sachs parts numbers match on this ad for example, though it does say 'interchange': http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hatch...t_2507wt_1165] Also, partsgeek.com has them for $32 shipped for a pair. I will go ahead and order. |
I have the Sachs shocks on order with Amazon right now. I will report back when I get them.
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please do! i need a pair!
when your trunk shocks DO work properly, is there still issue that the trunk doesnt lift up?since mine doesnt work properly i have to dig my finger to try to peel the trunk open... but im not sure if the shocks would fix this... |
I am awaiting a set also from Amazon ($38 shipped for the pair). Will report back too.
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Please do. My OEM ones are also getting weaker.
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Aren't there different ones for if you have a rear spoiler?
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I will confirm from the original poster, I bought some off Ebay for a project car I had. They were CRAP, poor design, just terrible. I ended up throwing them out.
Dale |
Do you have first hand experience with these?
I still have the originals on my car, just did a quick search and that's what i turned up. |
I know thats not what everyone wants to hear, but I got a set of stock 99 spoiler compatible rear deck struts at considerable cost.....
Dont regret it one bit! Good investment IMO Every time I pop the hatch and it hovers just above the latch, and goes right up and holds with little effort , I smile with self satisfaction. So if anyone is trying to get around purchasing a good set for the 99 spec wing, treat your self, the OEM units work so well! |
Has anyone actually tried the Sachs SG227005 and gotten them working?
http://www.amazon.com/Sachs-SG227005...8869912&sr=8-1 |
I have some good stock hatch struts.
65 shipped. PM if interested. |
Wait so, on my r1 with the r1 wing, when I pop the hatch, the hatch should fully open on its own? I've always had to pull it up maybe 6 inches or so and then it would fully open and stay open with no issues. Do I need new struts or is this somewhat normal operation for a hatch with an r1 wing?
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Also has anyone found replacements that will keep the hatch up with a 99 spec spoiler?
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I just bought a pair from here 22 each. Hope they work .
http://www.autopartsbylou.com/lift-s...e=mmy&x=16&y=8 |
Originally Posted by ghiaguy
(Post 10680783)
I just bought a pair from here 22 each. Hope they work .
http://www.autopartsbylou.com/lift-s...e=mmy&x=16&y=8 |
I bought mine off amazon, been working perfectly for the past 2 years and counting
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Originally Posted by MIBagentQ
(Post 10702991)
I bought mine off amazon, been working perfectly for the past 2 years and counting
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Originally Posted by MattGold
(Post 10409460)
I have the Sachs shocks on order with Amazon right now. I will report back when I get them.
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