Front shock absorbers for a 1974/RX-4 - where online?

ewokracing · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:58 am

Here's the thing.

I want to rally my wagon when it's done, so I need something that's capable on gravel and dirt roads. I've been told KYB's are best bang for buck and I tend to agree. If I was looking toward road racing or circuits (which is what the wagon was used for previously) I'd go with Konis.

Now, I have found a few places with KYBs for the rear of the wagon. What I can't find are inserts for the front struts. Are there any online suppliers (in the US or otherwise) that may have them?
I'm about 90% decided to get KYB rears from RockAuto.com, but the ACDelco air shocks are sticking in my mind as they'd be handy for raising the rear (considering I need to carry a tent, esky and supplies on the longer rallies).
I'll probably also get my tie rods and suspension bushes from them as Australian suppliers can only get inner TRW tie rods and the Superpro RX-4 bushes I bought - the top shackle bush is completely wrong to what I need.
Thoughts?

ben · **Posted:** Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:38 pm

Moved. You'll probably have more luck in the Mazda Garage.

Kopasan · **Posted:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:26 am

There are many places where you can buy inserts, use these part numbers for google:

Mazda - 1011-34-910, 1011-34-910A, 1011-34-910B, 8545-34-910
Tokico - S1037, S1009, 62-01189
KYB - KC2012, KC2036, 663021, 363019, 363006

ewokracing · **Posted:** Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:01 pm

thanks mate, I'll check those numbers more closely when I get back from OS.

I had a look at your website too, is there a link for the manuals or are only the front covers scanned in?

la23srx4 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:28 pm

Try classicgarage.com Koni part # ko-86-1898

Cheers

J

Kopasan · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:44 am

sv_i wrote:

I had a look at your website too, is there a link for the manuals or are only the front covers scanned in?

Are you talking about this page: http://www.mazda-929.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=7&Itemid=5 ?

There were some broken links, I`ve fixed... Please try again.
Contact me if you will find any problem.

pertano · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:50 am

Dont try here in the U.S. Those inserts have been gone for a very long time. Your best best is New Zealand or Australia. Good luck!!!

ewokracing · **Posted:** Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:31 pm

Kopasan wrote:

sv_i wrote:

I had a look at your website too, is there a link for the manuals or are only the front covers scanned in?

Are you talking about this page: http://www.mazda-929.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=7&Itemid=5 ?

There were some broken links, I`ve fixed... Please try again.
Contact me if you will find any problem.

yep! they work now, thanks for that.

Pertano: I think there's not much in NZ or Australia either. I'll have to wait for the new year to source some.

Also, Kopsan, have you ever had a 929 station wagon rear seat out of a car? I can't seem to figure out how it should be bolted back in (ie with the brackets and without breaking the plastic covers)

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