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You may want to state your year Mazda so you get the accurate and correct information?
I am asking for measurements for the BK first generation. Second generation BL I can get measured, afterwards I can compare it whether they are or not the same distance and most likely the same or not same subframe as otherwise everything seems to be the same.
You may want to state your year Mazda so you get the accurate and correct information?
To be sure any professional, dealership parts department or service department and most better-known auto parts stores is going to ask this information first!
Any part store will tell you that it is not possible, because there is a different part number for BK and BL, but different part number does not mean it is not swappable. It can be just a newer design or a cable whole 1mm somewhere else and it will be a brand new part not replaceable officially.
Any part store will tell you that it is not possible, because there is a different part number for BK and BL, but different part number does not mean it is not swappable. It can be just a newer design or a cable whole 1mm somewhere else and it will be a brand-new part not replaceable officially.
Are you just stubborn by nature. Is it a secret year of your MAZDA? lol Did you not read that auto dismantlers? Some actually have their own created information bank for intertangle parts. Not sure about Germany but there is here in some parts of the USA?
You can also do some of your own research by looking into the dozens of parts distributors that update their information for part applications. Parts store generally work on paid application programs that do not update on a regular basis and also rely on parts manufacture to give them updates.
It may be difficult to find any member on a Mazda forum that is willing to crawl under their Mazda to get those measurements you want? lol
Whatever .... good luck moving on to someone that actually wants help....
Originally Posted by madmatt2024, post: 10173135, member: 1809066
The BK and BL are both built on the same platform so the sub frames should swap between the two. Not to mention, I'm a mechanic who owns a BK and have been under both cars at work, the rear suspensions look identical. According to Rockauto, every rear control arm will interchange between the BK and BL except for the trailing arm. The wheel bearings and rear brake system are also the same. There is a good chance that the trailing arms will still work though, there is probably a slight difference, like a screw hole or bracket for a wiring harness or brake hose is slightly different. It could also be due to the BL being 5MM wider than the BK but that wouldn't be enough to cause issues if the complete assembly was swapped.
Hmmm you do get around.. This member often posts good information. I see he did the work for you and look at a popular parts suppliers info. LOL I did read that although he states working on both did not comment to absolute parts interchangeability.
Rock Auto does not use their own parts created application guide and has been found to be less then accurate many times. They do rely on feedback from their customers and try their best to make correction in their parts look up guide.
Mazda 3 BK Subframe Bolts distance measurements
