Suspension Mounts

UKMX-3 · Post by **UKMX-3** » August 8th, 2005, 6:53 am

Okay, my top suspension bushes seem to have gone, the ride is very bumpy and im pretty sure that on the bumpy roads here my suspension is taking a hammering.

Symptons are

Knocking noise coming from the top of the suspension towers at the front.

Very Bumpy Ride

Solution

New bushes/Mounts.

Can anyone give me information on where to get these...someone mentioned SRD does them, but on checking the site i could see them anywhere.....

does anyone recommend a particular supplier, or should i just stick with the OEM stuff?

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » August 8th, 2005, 9:17 am

I think OEM is the only supplier of the upper ones. However, I suggest replaceing the bushings b/c I have never seen a "bushes" on a MX-3. hehe

UKMX-3 · Post by **UKMX-3** » August 8th, 2005, 10:25 am

Hmmm, im pretty gutted that there arent any uprated polyeurethane "Bushings", im betting the OEM Mazda ones are pretty poor.

Can anyone think of anything else i should replace while im in there?

Or more to the point while my mechanic is in there

Mazdaracer · Post by **Mazdaracer** » August 22nd, 2005, 2:20 am

Have you checked Mazdaspeed Motorsports?

I know they make them for the BG Protege. 40% stiffer than stock. Fronts would fit, unsure about the rears if none are available for the MX3.

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » September 26th, 2005, 8:20 pm

PATDIESEL wrote:I think OEM is the only supplier of the upper ones.

For what? The mount at the top of the strut that bolts to the frame at the shock tower with 4 bolts? Monroe makes a replacement mount.

DavidOS · Post by **DavidOS** » September 27th, 2005, 1:49 am

Mazdaracer wrote:Have you checked Mazdaspeed Motorsports?

I know they make them for the BG Protege. 40% stiffer than stock. Fronts would fit, unsure about the rears if none are available for the MX3.

you need to have an account with them

hppwdn · Post by **hppwdn** » September 27th, 2005, 5:06 pm

Tirerack.com sells the replacement strut mounts. That's where I got mine.