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thanks to custommx3, i now have the how-to in PDF format, pics included.

i'll upload it to the web for download, rather than send it via email, as i have gotten many a request.

Will post the link tonight.

With the plastic vs. metal bearing issue ...... I was pissed that the Monroe mounts I bought had plastic bearings originally. Installed the one side. I bought the other side last week and actually took the plastic bearing apart. It's encapsulated with metal washers inside anyways, so I think the ar...

Custommx3 wrote:It would be nice if someone put together, or reposted a series of pics showing the how-to.

This question seems to come up a lot.

Maybe links to online retailers with part #'s?

my how-to does show everything involved. It just so happens my site is down right now.

parts needed: ZX2 struts ~$150 ZX2 upper bearings ~$35 a pair (there are 2 types, plastic and metal, get the metal ones) ZX2 or any 97+ Escort upper perches (aka, upper spring seats) ~$20 at a junkyard. or modify your current upper perches. Just grind the whole a LITTLE larger. Still way cheaper tha...

thanks guys, appreciate it.

Sorry for the delay on re-sending the file (pics weren't showing up) i was racing all weekend and didn't get a chance to fix it. Will get er done ASAP.

for some reason my PDF software is not working....so i have it as a WORD file only for now. PM me an email addy and i'll send it to whoever needs it.

file size is 77kb

i'll see if i can find a solution tonight...either a file or a webpage.

it's been up for like 8 years now, i have no intention of letting it die

do you mean this one?

http://www.mazdaracer.clubprotege.com/ZX2struts.html

If so, sorry man, my website kinda got bamboozelled, i'm working on getting it all back up, but if ya REALLY need it, i can make it into a PDF or WORD file and send it to ya.

then throw on some of that clear bra film.

if the axle nut is the same as the BG Mazda's, you'll need a 32mm socket. and ya, don't even bother with a breaker bar, 8 outta 10 ppl bouce on it for hours and it dosen't budge and it's hard to not spin the wheel even with all the cars weight on it....hit it with an airgun and it'll come off MUCH e...

I know the MS mounts are 40% stiffer than OEM, but i beleive they are still rubber, not poly. i just logged onto MSM: rear upper mounts - $69 (just says 2 required) front upper mounts - $36 (just says 2 required) not sure if it's per mount or per pair...but not outragously pricey for competition par...

H&R make struts for the MX? or did ya mean springs? and if ya did, you've been misinformed they drop 5". It's more like 1.2" - 1.5" drop I had the Zx2/H&R setup and liked it alot, was a good balance between daily driver and weekend autoxer, but they are far from *stock like*. ...

KYB = OEM replacement
HP Blues = Good Struts, but designed for low spring rates
ZX2 S/R = Best of the 3. Valved for 297#F and 182#R spring rates.

The Zx2 S/R's also happen to be the cheapest of the 3.

great, thanks.

Interesting... can you comment on the fit issues that i've heard about the pace headers?

I don't care about sound, if it means more power.