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Okay I have my H&R springs and now I'm about to order the zx2 struts. I did LOTS of searching and PM'ing to get things checked out. Now I just want to do one last check before I go ahead and order everything.<p>Here's whats on my list:<p>- (4) zx2 struts (duh) from oemfordparts.com
- (2) zx2 front strut perches from oemfordparts.com
- (2) zx2 front upper strut bearings from oemfordparts.com
- (4) universal strut boots from pepboys (or where ever)
- (4) camber bolts (part #81250) from either
http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/PROD_PASSCAR.html
or
http://www.spcperformance.com/PerfAppsSect/PerfApps_Mazda.html<p>Thats what I got on my list so far. Would I really need the top shaft nuts?

looks like you have everything - though you may not need to buy the spring perches for the front. the modification of the front perches from a slotted to full circle is easy with a drill/dremel and a vice. it takes a bit of time and patience to go slowly and check your circle to the diameter of the thrust bearing fitting - something you'll want to do often.<p>it'll save you enough money to buy a drill or dremel tool if you don't have one - mroe useful than new perches.<p>don't forget some rust paint to re-paint any grinding you've done or any rusty and esposed metal bits you may discover.<p>glueing hose or rubber over the lower spring coils will stop clinking and clunking you might hear if you don't - my stock springs had a bit of stock covering but we added some clear hose to other exposed areas and i hear none of the noises others have complained about (i have intrax springs with the zx2 struts)<p>wire brush all your screws and bolts before you reuse them and they should be fine - i reused all of my top nuts - they were in good shape after a bit of cleaning<p>only other thing i had to do was adapt the bumpstops from my stock dustboots to work with the dust boot covers ( i bought the expensive zx2 ones - not really necessary to get those because i still had to adapt my bumpstops after i cut them the recommended amount in the intrax guide that came with my springs).<p>hope this helps - pm me if you have any questions

Looks like you got everything. Good luck with the install.
Btw, could you take some before and after pics?

and my zx2 struts came with top shaft nuts...