If you’re also replacing rear shocks on the Mazda 3, see my tutorial here! https://youtu.be/8vMK9covH3s
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Here’s a quick how-to DIY for replacing your worn out front struts on any 2004 – 2013 Mazda 3. Please note this is NOT for the Mazdaspeed. Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!!
I mentioned a rattail file in the tools overview, but didn’t show that in the film; I used that file to remove some powdercoating from the new strut brake line tab so the brake hose would fit in its new home.
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Is it similar for the 6?
With new springs in front and old ones in the back, does the front ride higher afterward? Do you need an alignment afterward?
Just something I did that I found to speed up getting the knuckle off the shock instead of beating it with a hammer is to take Your scissor jack and a 2×4. Put the 2×4 on the knuckle and then put ur jack ontop of the 2×4 and jack against the bottom of the spring plate then spray penetrating fluid around the shock and it’ll pop right out
Thank you for your video ! I did same you did but I can't put the brake line in place!
Nice video bro. I’m about to put in Monroe struts in the front and Monroe shocks in back on my 2010 Mazda 3 S 2.5L. I seriously liked the part where you said you put a wheel/tire under the car for safety!! I don’t want my story to end under a Mazda in a driveway either lol