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Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on July 30, 2006, 11:04:22 AM

Ok, i\'m replacing my suspension as it\'s knackered. But the front stabilizer control link bush needs replacing and the ball joint dust boot also needs replacing (can you tell i\'ve been reading the manual??) does anyone know where to get replacements? And fast as i\'m nervous driving as it\'s making squeeking noises all the time. Or is it worth while getting the re-worx replacement set? But i could not see the control link bush on their list.

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on July 30, 2006, 10:34:23 PM

here a pic of one of the knackered parts. The part is to the left
of the lower shock bolt.
(http://robrobinette.com/images/shock_front_bolt.jpg)
Another shot of the part
(http://robrobinette.com/images/shock_front_aarm.jpg)
on this pics it the black arm joined to the lower shock mount. Does anyone know it\'s name and where to get a spare, spoke to mazda who were really helpful until i said it was an import! Thought it had the same suspension parts as a UK rex?
The second part thats knackered is the ball joint on the a arm. The rubber cap/casing is split. Again does anyone know it\'s name and where to get replacements?

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: clive on July 30, 2006, 11:13:08 PM

Hi Bob,

You can tell them that the parts you require are the same as a UK car

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on July 31, 2006, 08:07:38 AM

cheers clive i\'ll give it another try. Does anyone know the correct names of the parts, got some pics of my beautiful finger pointing to the now!
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/Bobbit79/100_0298.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/Bobbit79/100_0299.jpg)

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: clive on July 31, 2006, 10:36:19 AM

First pic is the anti roll bar bolt and the second is the upper wishbone ball joint

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on July 31, 2006, 10:44:03 AM

thanks for the help Clive, much appreciated bud

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on July 31, 2006, 11:36:42 AM

the anti roll bar bolt is fine, it\'s the bush it goes through that need replacing. Am i right in thinking it\'s the anti roll bar bush?

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on July 31, 2006, 10:12:23 PM

Quote from: Bobbitthe anti roll bar bolt is fine, it\'s the bush it goes through that need replacing. Am i right in thinking it\'s the anti roll bar bush?

If you look under the arm you will see that its the link onto the anti roll bar

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on August 01, 2006, 09:18:35 AM

yep thats the one! it\'s got 2 bushes on it, both are loose! Checked the otehr side and same story there! Ring Ring...Ring Ring.., hello, Mr Satan? Yes, can i sell my sole pls so i can fix my car again? (you gotta love the fact these car keep you on you toes!)

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: banned advertiser on August 03, 2006, 10:22:11 AM

some of the parts are on here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html

Title: Help! Suspension probs
Post by: Bobbit on August 07, 2006, 02:14:55 PM

Just placed an order with rotaryart! Cheers for the info gary!

Mazda Rotary Club

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