{"product_id":"dorman-542-837-suspension-shock-absorber-mount-rear-upper","title":"Dorman 542-837 Suspension Shock Absorber Mount - Rear Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 542-837 Rear Shock Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension shock absorber mount is an OE FIX replacement for corrosion-damaged rear upper shock mounts on select Mazda vehicles. It restores the mounting point with a stronger cast iron design and rust preventive coating, helping deliver a durable repair for Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-5 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the rear upper shock mount on select Mazda models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design lets you replace the failed mount instead of the full assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged cast iron construction with rust preventive coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new mounting nuts for a professional installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish with steel, rubber, and bolt-style mount construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 2014-2018 Mazda 3, rear upper. Compatible With 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5, rear upper. This part number, Dorman 542-837, is built for vehicles where the original aluminum rear shock mount has corroded from road salt and brine exposure. It cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorroded or weakened rear shock mount hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed upper shock mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or looseness from damaged suspension mounting components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair costs tied to replacing the entire assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-related deterioration on Mazda rear suspension mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall on the rear upper shock location and verify the mounting hole diameter and hardware fitment before assembly. Clean the surrounding suspension area before installation, and torque all fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. The included mounting nuts support a complete, professional repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address common failure points with a more durable service solution. Part number 542-837 uses cast iron construction and a rust preventive coating to improve resistance to corrosion in salt-exposed environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768387334325,"sku":"BKKY-542-837","price":58.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_542837_FRO.jpg?v=1783317035","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-542-837-suspension-shock-absorber-mount-rear-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}