In which year did there change the mounting style for the rear shocks ?
my 2015 2.2d fwd has a different style than the earlier models (pic 2 )
where it seems the 2012 -17 had a mounting where you put a Bolt through the bottom eye of the shock (pic 1). And mine has a threaded stud with a nut and washer (pic 2). But all suppliers keep sending me the wrong shock absorb


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Is there supposed to be a spacer which inserts first?

 

Mazda REAR SUSPENSION. SHOCKS & COMPONENTS. (jimellismazdaparts.com)

 

I can say I've ever seen a CX-5 with the same setup as picture 1.

I do know there is a difference in stud size,( picture 2 ) 14mm on pre mid 2013 vs 20mm from mid 2013 to 2017. ( Australian spec listing)

 

Luckily the manager at a local Motosave ordered in a few from different suppliers and we found the right on with with the 14 mm eyehole