Easy install, odd country of origin
Staff Reviewer -
What can I say, it's an inexpensive shock. For my car it could be installed separately, so it was only 2 screws and one bolt to be out and in. Given the price range (I got 20% off so a pair, with tax, was under $60) I don't expect anything exciting, but it seems to serve its purpose. The real test will be to see how long it lasts, although it does offer a lifetime warranty. Only odd thing was that it was manufactured in Czechia (Google it, it's another term for the Czech Republic), so that was... different. Bottom line, it does what its supposed to do inexpensively but I am anticipating them needing to be replaced in a few years.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
2" short for Mazda 5
Not OEM for Mazda 5, 2" smaller then OEM which resulted in the sound of bad struts/shocks.
Have to remove and find another brand.
Great product, good price
Verified Buyer -
I had a leaky rear shock on my Mazda 3, purchased a pair of these online from Advance. They were an exact replacement fit, and it only took about an hour to do the entire job, from wheels up to jack down. The car has 110,000 miles on it and I could definitely tell a difference in the ride after the replacement. Very well pleased with the quality, and I know Monroe is a good brand. It was definitely the best idea to replace them as a pair, rather than just the one, to get an equal ride from side to side.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
2008 Mazdaspeed 3
Verified Buyer -
Great alternative to buying OEM parts from mazda for $100 + each. Need to reuse dust shield and mounting bracket from OEM piece, but change over is quick. Complete install only takes about an hour.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Perfect OE replacement shocks for Mazda5
The original rear shock blew after only after 30K miles on my wife's Mazda5. Instead of going to the dealer for warranty claim I decided to install Monroe Sensa Tracs shocks. FYI, Mazda will only replace one failed shock which IMHO is very dangerous. I'm very happy with the replacement and the fact that these shocks are warrantied for life unlike the junk OEM part.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend