Front springs — Mazda 6 GG/GH compatibility

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Mazda GG/GH springs — 1.5cm shorter, spacers needed: Mazda 6 GG/GH front springs are approximately 1.5cm shorter than the X80-spec spring; if used, spacers should be installed to maintain correct suspension geometry. One owner's order from the "esprings" company (Barnaul, Russia) had long lead times and pricing errors. A Mazda 6 wagon ("6wagon") spring was separately suggested as a compatible alternative ¹².

Front spring coil count and further Mazda-fit caveats: OEM front springs have 8–9 coils depending on model year. Mazda 6 first/second generation springs (12.5–12.75mm wire, consistent with the wire-thickness mismatch noted above) are sometimes used but may not seat/fit properly. Springs bought from KitZap were reported as an inconsistent fit — one owner had to return a set of Mazda-sourced springs that did not seat fully — while springs from Ozon fit better than the KitZap set on the same vehicle ³.

Front spring — Mazda 6 (2005-2007) cross-fit, model-year dependent: front springs from Mazda 6 model years 2005-2007 can be fitted to the X80. Mazda 6 has roughly 6 different spring variants across its production run, and fitment should be verified before purchase — some sources say 2008- onward Mazda springs may not fit, while others say model year matters less; the safest choice reported is a 2005-2007 Mazda 6 spring. If a Mazda spring sits too low once installed, some owners cut one coil off to compensate ⁴.

Front spring GG-vs-GH fitment dispute (Sept 2025): one owner asked whether GG-generation front springs fit after a right spring broke; a reply confirmed a spring fit "exactly" ⁵⁶, but on follow-up the same contributor clarified the X80 runs its own OEM springs and that it is GH-generation Mazda springs which cross-fit — not GG ⁷⁸. When replacing, change both springs as a pair ⁹.

Front suspension upgrade — Mazda springs plus forks (Oct 2025): one owner replaced front springs together with Mazda forks (and other parts) in the same session; Mazda-sourced springs are considered softer than stock ¹⁰¹¹, and are reported to ride better than the factory units, though full fork/strut replacement at a garage (not driveway) is recommended for this swap ¹².

Conflict — Mazda 6 GG front springs do NOT fit pre-restyle X80 (Jan 2026): Mazda 6 GG front springs are sometimes cited as a compatible cross-fit, but a detailed community test found they do not fit the pre-restyle (2017) X80: the GG springs have fewer coils than the X80 originals, which results in improper ride height ^{131415161718192021222324}. For reliable fitment, use OEM FAW X80 springs or verify fitment carefully before buying an aftermarket alternative; OEM parts availability from online retailers (КитЗап, КитПартс, OZON) was reported as 4–7 days ¹³¹⁵. This directly conflicts with the separately confirmed Mazda 6 GH compatibility reported immediately below — the two Mazda 6 generations (GG vs. GH) behave differently and must not be confused.

Mazda 6 GH front springs — confirmed direct fit (Jan 2026): unlike the GG generation above, front springs from the Mazda 6 GH install as a direct, original-fitment replacement. The X80's own front springs have 10 coils; the Mazda GH version has 8 coils and a slightly different lower mounting position, but both seat and function correctly on installation. Zekkert SF2667 is verified by the community as a good-quality GH-spec option ^25262728.

Mazda 6 GH springs preferred over GG for front fitment (rod diameter, weight): Mazda 6 GH springs are the preferred cross-fit for the X80 front and mount properly, with the correct rod diameter (13.5mm typical, vs the X80's 14mm stock). Mazda 6 GG springs can be made to work only if the bottom coil is cut to match the rod diameter — this reduces comfort or load capacity depending on exactly where the cut is made. GH springs are significantly heavier-duty (~250kg more load-rated) and a better match for the X80's weight; direct GH installation (no cutting) is the recommended route. Disagreement: some owners report successfully running cut GG springs, while others insist on GH-only for load-capacity reasons ^{293031323334353637}.

Community consensus: don't use Mazda 6 (GG) springs on the X80 — they're too weak: contrary to an initial suggestion to use Mazda 6 springs, more experienced members pushed back — Mazda 6 GG springs (see the GG-vs-GH entry above) are considered too weak for the X80's curb weight and should be avoided in favor of proper FAW-spec springs. The catch: genuine FAW springs are rarely available at a reasonable price (most "FAW" springs on the market are counterfeit), so the practical alternatives are verified sellers or 8-turn FAW springs when available (very limited supply) ^38394041.

Mazda strut/spring diameter mismatch (~5mm) — no universal cross-brand solution, complete-assembly debate: an earlier (2024) discussion of the same GG/GH strut-diameter incompatibility documented elsewhere on this platform: Mazda GG-sedan and Mazda GH components reportedly have struts roughly 5mm different in diameter from the X80's own struts, so springs alone sourced from Mazda will not seat properly on factory X80 struts — a complete strut+spring assembly from the same Mazda generation may be needed instead. Conflict: whether a complete assembly swap is actually required, or whether carefully diameter-matched springs alone are sufficient, was debated without full resolution in this thread — the diameter mismatch itself was not disputed, only what to do about it ^424344454647.

Oct 2026 update — fitment of Mazda 6 and aftermarket front springs. Marina L bought front springs under FAW part number 5CA134011 from Armtek and had them fitted without trimming anything ⁴⁸. IBRAIM only relayed (hearsay, "so they write") that Mazda 6 springs seem to fit but may need trimming ⁴⁹; owners should check the fit on their own car before cutting. Mazda 6 shock absorbers are a different matter: they do not fit the X80 front fork (вилка) because the Mazda unit is thinner at the bottom ⁵⁰. Тимур advised not to over-think it and buy the original FAW shock absorber, saying the price is fine and the quality good ⁵¹.

Ozon "FAW Besturn X80" springs need trimming. Serega fitted front springs sold on Ozon as "FAW Besturn X80" and still had to file off about half a coil so they would seat on the stock strut ⁵². Victor pointed out that the listing claims a 400 mm free height while the stock spring is about 380 mm ⁵³, and that reviews describe them as Mazda GG springs whose bottom coil does not go over the shock absorber, which is why people cut them ⁵⁴. Serega paid roughly 5,500 RUB (RU market, Sep 2026) ⁵⁵. Victor said the Suffix (Sufix) springs derived from the Mazda GH chassis fit with no modification and cost about 5,500 RUB per set (RU market, Sep 2026) ⁵⁶; he states there is no official Suffix equivalent for the X80 — owners simply fit them by trial ⁵⁷.

Related cards: Front springs overview; Coil springs — aftermarket numbers and sag (all springs)

Media

Side-by-side comparison of two shock absorber rods of different lengths (left taller than right), illustrating the GG-vs-GH strut height mismatch

Close-up of an SZ-1303 spring package label confirming Mazda GH specification

Second close-up of the SZ-1303 spring package label (Mazda GH spec)

Related pages

• Front springs — aftermarket brands and prices
• Front springs — OEM specs and part numbers
• Front coil springs — failure and sourcing
• Front suspension overhaul with Mazda 6 parts
• Rear springs from Mazda 6 — cross-fit reports

Sources

This page is compiled from 57 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-10-29