Installing new shocks and lowering springs on my 2nd gen Mazda6

[@3BlueTrucks]

Glad I found this video. Will be replacing struts and shocks all the way around this week. This helped me know what I am in for. Thanks! Beautiful red 6, btw!

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

Its a good car. Not fast, not slow, not heavy, not light, dependable, good on gas. Ford based motor, pre sky active.

[@Delsoulo]

Yeah got one not long ago it’s a definitely a well balanced car

[@Pinkielover]

just junk.. Currently own one going on 4 years ... Thousands in repairs atleast I did it myself from clearcoat failure to a new motor..And the car didnt even have 75,000 miles on it.. now the car has about 22 on it with the new motor... and I treated like a baby since i got it with 24,000 miles on it.... The car is very heavy at 3,300 pounds With my sound system it's over 4,000 pounds.. Watch your oil like a hawk.. Oil gauge can lie And then you can get catastrophic failure..Check your oil at least twice a week or get a new after maket oil pressure gauge.. Because that's literally what happened to mine and I didn't even run the car without oil more than a day no oil lights nothing went on. My next thing to do on my car are tie rods and of course alignment.. I also need a complete repaint of the car because the clearcoat has failed in certain spots.. No dents no curb rub nothing.. Still kind of worth painting it ..Cause if I was to go buy used one it would cost me about nine to $10,000.. And I know how to repair this car inside out now

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

@@Pinkielover ok gas and go. You probly had a leaking valve cover gasket or you went to a rip off oil change place that never changed your oil more less your filter. If you 500 lbs worth of sound system that pretty much tells me what the problem really is, of corse you wont hear things starting to go wrong. And all systems do, as someone who had one 20 years ago, is burn up electronics and eardrums. And in a few years you will realize your mistake when you cant hear anything and everyone thinks your a dumbass not paying attension.

[@McDubz]

It's a Mazda motor, bored out version of the 2.3 MZR, used in many Mazda and Fords.

[@McDubz]

@@Pinkielover lmao you put 700lbs of sound system in it??? It's lighter than a modern Camaro

[@jfruser]

Thanks Shifu Jay: Great and helpful video. There is a decided lack of Mazda 6 second gen videos and yours is quite welcome. My teenaged son and I did the front shocks/cartridges only with KYB (kept coils) at 75k miles and now we plan on doing front & rear at 150k miles. Got a kit with Koni shocks and Eiback springs all around. Also will replace top hats up front and all stabilizer bar links, as front driver side link is whipped & clunking, they are cheap, and I am already going to have to muck about with them to do the shocks & springs anyway. Will take a gander at the rest of the suspension parts while up in their business. Again, thanks, this is a real benefit to guys who want to wrench on their Mazda 6s. And especially thanks for my son, who likes mechanical projects.

[@lmCIoudz]

Also going to work on my 2009 Mazda 6. Definitely a lack of videos, this one will help me do my struts.

[@grandparolie]

Seeing you pumped up Young blood that’s how I was on my first car and some other ones but now that I’m older and my beard has turned gray I pay to get my stuff done. 😂

[@mach275]

Dude you’re rides so clean .. glad u switched wheels after these 20s I got some 17s from a 2016 model with some decent meat on the wheels. It rubs very little but it looks so good! I just ordered all engine bay mounts & complete shock/strut replacement. I’m thinking about cutting the springs if I do ever want to go lower. Probably 2 inches with some 19x9 225/40 235/35

[@enzobudz]

Mazda 6 look nice. About to start working on mine.

[@w8t2009]

Didn't you hear any dissonance because of the broken end link?

[@lmCIoudz]

Going to be replacing my struts with the help of this video, thank you man.

[@moimoi73]

HI i search the reference product of the strut mount for mazda 6 GH?? are you reinstal the strut mount oem or a new model?? i will install the same shocks KYB. thanks for your help

[@lmCIoudz]

@@moimoi73 I went with KYB struts.

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

Rear control arm bushings "i think thats what they were" looked shot. Maybe it was angle but if your hearing clicks and clunks its them.

[@stephenruvkun4112]

I got a 2014 gt and i was looking at suspension replacement. is that just the shock part you did or do i need to do the springs as well. just curious this is the most detailed video i found but i am not well versed in everything just yet.

[@Pinkielover]

What were your stock wheels like what size ? If you had stock 16 in wheels... You're going to have to change both of your upper control arms because they are specifically designed for 16 inch wheels only ...if you get larger rims you should replace both sides With the correct sizing...Look it up yourself ... that could be possibly what you're rubbing on that and you inner wheel well plastic... I had to change both of my upper control arms because they premature failed because of my larger rims... look into it for anybody who's going to change your rim size.. It's a fairly inexpensive part at AutoZone I think they were $40 each And they come with a lifetime limited warranty, Plus you want that joint to be filled with extra grease..

[@richtenb]

Great video, I think you will get more hits on this by adding the car model in the title. IE Mazda 6 2008-xxx or Mazda 6 GH. Glad I found it nevertheless!

[@moimoi73]

HI i search the reference product of the strut mount for mazda 6 GH?? are you reinstal the strut mount oem or a new model?? i will install the same shocks KYB. thanks for your help

[@ajf4693]

Where did you buy the rear bump stops for your car? I have the same car and I’m having trouble finding them.

[@trd00gts]

Do you know if these springs are still available? I can only find earlier and latest year model 6 springs.

[@يونيوالعلوي-ي1د]

thank you Sr

[@ganimetusin5356]

Experience Bro

[@desmondmateo5851]

Where did you get these? I’m looking for them and I can’t find them

[@octymocty132]

Only thing I would say alwasy compress ya dampers twice to get them charged before fitting

[@JONNYGEEKMANG]

were these springs specific to 2nd gen or just 1st gen springs?

[@astroclicks3036]

I am also interested in this, have you found out?

[@tombissett2181]

Looking to buy a set of the springs, does anyone have a link? I can’t find them anywhere

[@aminalone]

245/35/19 nu rub at all. otherwise its a staggered fitment. Still got it ??

[@JDMGoSpeedRacer]

I ended up selling those Forgestar wheels, the quality was horrible on that model. I bought some 50th anniversary mustang wheels 18x8.5 all around with 245 40 18 tires...no rubbing at all

[@aminalone]

@@JDMGoSpeedRacer nice, going to get BC Racing coil overs soon and exhaust, running Atenza wheels GT 19" custom Transparent Copper with Super Chrome finish powder coated. K&N panel filter. Just a cruiser. Love Mazda. You Still got yours ??

[@astroclicks3036]

I am loking for those RB springs, but I can't find them anywhere, RB does not have springs for the 2nd generation anymore. Does it mean they stopped producing them or did you use the RB springs for the 1st gen? just trying to understand. thank you, very good video by the way.

[@Pinkielover]

go oem .. Lowering your vehicle is going to cause all sorts of front end problems .. just be warned.. Remember you're driving a luxury car you want a nice ride.. not a stiffer ride

[@astroclicks3036]

@@Pinkielover too late. Already got the H&R and bilstein b8 combo. Ride is sportier. The little comfort you loose you gain by making the car settle back much quicker and not being upset by road's modulation. The problems of the front end? Do you mean bushings and ball joints wearing out? I plan to replace those down the road...car has 229k and is due for it anyway.

[@micharel937]

@@astroclicks3036 hey how much did the car drop with those springs?

[@astroclicks3036]

@@micharel937 with H&R sport, it dropped maybe an inch, enough so it does not look like a 4x4, but not enough that I have to worry about speed bumps.

[@louie1690]

Anyone know if this is the same for a 2009 Mazda 6 V6 3.7? Thank you in advance!

[@EricVentures]

Hey man great vid! I’ll be doing my rear shocks soon. Where’d you purchase the KYB quick struts? Can’t find them

[@aminalone]

start of vid lol, Amazon

[@azimk3713]

are there no coilovers for the 2nd gen? if you know is there a link please?

[@azimk3713]

mine is 2010

[@JDMGoSpeedRacer]

yeah there are a few coilovers out there. brands you can research are BC Racing, D2 coilovers, Ksport coilovers, XYZ coilovers, DGR coilovers

[@azimk3713]

Shifu Jay nice, do you know which coilover would be the best? I have checked forums but it's mostly lowering springs jobs

[@JDMGoSpeedRacer]

bc racing all the way, they have really good reviews from all the users

[@alfalimaindia9879]

Hi man! I have a question for you. I plan to change my spring eibach soon for my mazda 6 2 gen. Is it essential to corrected the negative camber of the car after installation? is it essential to buy the adjustment kit? thank you!

[@Banks231]

this is so much easier than 1st gen...