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Thanks for this video. A goldmine of information. Much appreciated.

Thanks so much for this video, i noticed my rear shock was leaking on my mazda 2, glad to see its a failry straightforward job that i can do myself

Cheers for the video. Went out this morning and mine has leaked and knocking. Part ordered and tomorrow's job sorted

Great tutorial, thank you Dave.

Wow that spring compressor makes mine look like a toy! Good Vid. Enjoy yer week end Dave. Cheers Pal

@davesterl

5 жыл бұрын

aye ian, really handy for rears. can do fronts as well. cheers dave

awsome video mate

Maybe is a dumb question but the shock absorbers are the same for the fiesta and Mazda 2? I have a hard time finding them for the Mazda 2 but plenty for the fiesta

I do like that spring compressor.... I want to buy the OTC strut tamer but I just don't do enough suspension work to justify it....( yet ) 👍👍👍

@davesterl

5 жыл бұрын

Aye johnny. i think its overpriced and you dont really need it. Just take the hub off and press everyting

Cool

Great job mate, some really nice tips and I love the spring compressor... where did you get it ?

@davesterl

5 жыл бұрын

Heres alink seeing its you, igor. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fork-Strut-Coil-Clamp-Spring-Compressor-Macpherson-Tool-Set-Kit-Auto-Garage/263124656795?epid=8028930669&hash=item3d4373a29b:g:YVMAAOSwhcJWOFg2

@CarsExposed

5 жыл бұрын

dave sterl thanks mate 👍👍👍

Great Vid Dave, thanks for tips, some of which i already use but some new as well. What torque setting would you use for the lower absorber bolts?

@davesterl

5 жыл бұрын

No idea on exact torque for those bolts. Prob about 100nm. As an old instructor of mine once said 'tights tight'

@tonyhughes7792

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply Dave, much appreciated. Tony

@superelectic45

9 ай бұрын

I use 70Nm as they will be coming off again eventually

My fiancé has the exact same car and her rear tires lean inward . Not sure if I have to replace the whole torsion beam suspension in the back or what I could do to straighten the wheels out. The tire thread wastes unevenly and have to constantly buy new ones . Any suggestions ?

My Mazda 2 feels like ive driven over a cinder block on the left side whenever i go over a pot hole.. It bangs and shakes so much.. do you think this could be the issue?

Hello, what size of tools are you using, is it 13 mm on the top and 17mm on the bottom?

Unrelated for me as I think the springs are in good condition on our mazda 2. Would it be stupid idea to undo the shock and lower the jack enough to place the spring (without it being compressed) in place then slowly raise the jack so you could secure the shock back in place? Assuming there's a risk of it slipping out of place and back firing into the face! I'll be following your excellent video to replace the shocks though! Thanks very much!

@davesterl

5 жыл бұрын

Prob not enough clearance but you could try undoing both shocks with two jacks. When your lowering be sure not to strain brake hoses or abs wires. Glad u like the video. Cheers dave

What tools you need?

I can't find the upper bushings

I would of put some copper slip on the 2 top bolts of schocker the noise they were making when you done them up

@davesterl

3 жыл бұрын

Copper grease will deteriorate the rubber components

Where you from?

@davesterl

4 жыл бұрын

Ireland

Hi why do you have to take the wheels off..

@davesterl

3 жыл бұрын

To make it easier

@chipwood67

3 жыл бұрын

@@davesterl hi is it possible to do it without taking the wheels off.. I have cover wheel nut caps. I just think they will brake that's all taking wheels off.. Thanks for your replys

@davesterl

3 жыл бұрын

@@chipwood67 never tried that. I don't think so tho

@chipwood67

3 жыл бұрын

@@davesterl OK thanks for advice. My mechanic is fitting it.. I'll let you know if it can be done. Cheers

I thought the Mazda 2 only shared 4 parts with the fiesta?

@davesterl

4 жыл бұрын

4parts?

@stephenmurray2851

4 жыл бұрын

@@davesterl aye?

Job half done make sure you have all new parts at hand broken spring removed so don't show new spring replacement

@davesterl

2 жыл бұрын

Aye dead on

Unintelligible English !!!

@davesterl

3 жыл бұрын

Watch something else then!!!!!

@John.Skelton

Жыл бұрын

​@@davesterl Here here! 👏

@John.Skelton

Жыл бұрын

@Pēteris You Gobshite! 😅