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Mar 29, 2023 | 10:46 AM

MrTrackman

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Rear Shock Replacement Brands

My '11 PRHT Sport calls for Bilstein shocks. Has anyone replaced these and if so, Which brand did you use, and what effect did you notice from the change?

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Mar 29, 2023 | 11:41 AM

Callisto

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My '11 PRHT Sport calls for Bilstein shocks. Has anyone replaced these and if so, Which brand did you use, and what effect did you notice from the change?

Thank You

I am not sure that was a Mazda requirement but rather a recommendation. Without knowing the exact Bilstein type/model it would be hard to compare other dampeners?

It would be almost impossible to compare with any real accuracy what other may have experienced if they did change because of the numerous amounts of possible variables that can affect ride quality and the dampeners used.

Jul 29, 2023 | 02:19 PM

THE CHIEF

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If the arm isn't threaded

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My '11 PRHT Sport calls for Bilstein shocks. Has anyone replaced these and if so, Which brand did you use, and what effect did you notice from the change?

If the lower arm is not threaded use a punch and beat it out . Lube up a new bold and drive it in.

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If the lower arm is not threaded use a punch and beat it out . Lube up a new bolt and drive it in.

Last edited by THE CHIEF; Jul 29, 2023 at 02:19 PM. Reason: ok