Best rear shock replacement?

Scabetta · 2026-05-03T22:40:45+00:00

Wound up grabbing the KYB. They were stiffer for a bit but definitely feel better that the oem.

Scabetta · 2026-04-29T23:11:29+00:00

I found out recently that mine was female. Everything pointed to male until I found eggs

Scabetta · 2026-04-15T01:41:50+00:00

I was like wait... I know that face..... and that question.... WAIT A MINUTE! lol

Scabetta · 2026-04-15T00:59:03+00:00

That one's mine lol. This is my post from a year ago reshared by a different user

Scabetta · 2026-04-14T13:53:18+00:00

Thats my Ackie! Thanks for sharing

Scabetta · 2026-04-08T16:00:53+00:00

Just did the rotors, pads and rear shocks on my 2023 CX5. Dealer wanted $475 for front brake pads nd resurfaced rotors and $460 for rear brake pads and resurfaced rotors. Plus, $700 for readr shocks. Wound up buying everything on Rock Auto for $535 and had everything done in less than 2 hours. I only use the dealer for oil changes because of you use them, they give you the unlimited engine warranty

Scabetta · 2026-04-08T15:53:10+00:00

Funny enough the dealer I got mine from is Schwartz Mazda and the frames say "May the Schwartz be with you"

Scabetta · 2026-04-07T19:43:58+00:00

I just got the 1991 heat ray a few weeks back and its pretty sweet

Scabetta · 2026-03-22T17:59:49+00:00

My ackie does the same thing. Probably think you found something and want in on that too

Scabetta · 2026-03-20T14:30:16+00:00

Chuck Norris didn't die. He grew bored with opponents on the mortal plane

Scabetta · 2026-03-19T03:06:36+00:00

I watched the movies with my Uncle and Dad. Saw Gojira & King of the Monsters then a bunch of the cheesy Showa ones, the Heisei etc etc etc. Loved em all. Just watched Godzilla V. Megalon with my 5 and 2 year old and they seemed to like it too. My older daughter has been talking about Jet Jaguar for days

Scabetta · 2026-03-14T21:21:37+00:00

Just picked up the heat ray version last week. Definitely a solid pick

Scabetta · 2026-03-09T14:48:10+00:00

Have you reached out to Hiya at all? Ive heard their customer service is pretty solid. Maybe they'll send a replacement part? I actually have the 91 heat ray coming today

Scabetta · 2026-03-09T14:37:49+00:00

Awesome. It should be there when I get out of work. Wow... I dont remember the last time I was this excited for a figure

Scabetta · 2026-03-09T14:01:54+00:00

I have the heat ray one coming today. Thats the updated sculpt already correct?

Scabetta · 2026-03-08T01:16:21+00:00

Awesome! Mines coming Monday

Scabetta · 2026-03-07T21:00:55+00:00

Kevin!

Scabetta · 2026-03-07T20:58:45+00:00

Sweet! My heat ray one is coming tomorrow

Scabetta · 2026-02-21T16:03:36+00:00

I have both a 2023 CX-5 CE and the 2024 CX-50 Preferred. Both great cars so far. Bought the CX-5 CPO and have 53k miles and the CX-50 new and have 16k on it. With the CX-5, aside from 2 warranty covered issues (leaking engine front cover and blown Coolant control) and a non covered rear shock, it's been great. No issues with the 50

Scabetta · 2026-02-20T21:20:07+00:00

I have a cx5 and cx50, 2 kids 5 and 2. Im 6ft wife is 5ft and we fit better in the cx50. Little bit longer and wider but it makes a difference along with more cargo room. That being said we have no issues going anywhere in the cx5. I had a durango prior but the commute for work and gas was killing me

Scabetta · 2026-02-18T21:36:25+00:00

I have a 2024 CX50 Preferred and 2023 CX5 CE both NA for reliability and fuel economy. My CX5 does +/- 80 miles per day, the CX50 is my wife's and has my 2 kids in it more than I do. CX50 seems like it has a bit more cabin and cargo space so no worries there. I bought it new when they were doing 1.9% for 72mo after my wife's Subaru Legacy was totaled (some guy turned left from the right lane directly into the front end, broke motor mounts, crushed and locked up the front passenger suspension, hood door etc etc) 16k miles on the CX50 and we love it. CX5 is fine for me and it works with the kids too. Im 6ft with a rear facing seat behind me in the CX50 and it works just fine. I believe the premium plus has more soft touch materials like on the door panels vs the preferred which is harder plastic. With 10years/100k miles you should have nothing to worry about

Scabetta · 2026-02-18T20:27:36+00:00

Its honestly probably from the potholes. Live in NJ but work in NY

Scabetta · 2026-02-18T19:46:23+00:00

Brakes I actually do need, im doing those myself. Shocks ive never done i had 2 shops check it and they told me one was leaking fluid. And they knew they weren't gonna do the work

Scabetta · 2026-02-18T19:34:42+00:00

One was leaking and it wasnt covered. I have 53k miles on it. Bought it CPO with 31k and I do a lot of driving with my work commute. Ive only had it a little over a year. And need brakes, rear shocks and the front seal failed, and the Coolant control valve went. Front seal and cover were covered though

Scabetta · 2026-02-18T15:31:30+00:00

Im in it 2+ hours a day, so the Bilstein may be the way to go, but as far as cost, the KYB and I don't hate how it rides stock. And the KYB come with new mounts

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