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Bladecutter · 02-17-2009, 08:52 AM

Hey guys,

I just recently picked up a 1 owner '98 Boxster, and it is in need of new rear struts.
Looking at the Bilstein shocks, and have run into a question I don't know how to answer myself, and was wondering if anyone here can help me answer it?

There are two choices for the Bilstein shocks, "Heavy-Duty" or "Sport".

How do I determine which one my car came with from the factory?
What are the differences in ride between the two?
Are they interchangeable with the '98, or if my car came with one set, does it has to have those same replacements?

I've been searching the forum on struts and suspension, and there's alot of information, but not really anything on helping me identify what the car came with from the factory, or the differences between "Heavy-Duty" and "Sport" replacements.

Thanks!

BC.

02-17-2009, 08:52 AM	#1
Bladecutter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 229	98 Boxster needs new rear struts Hey guys, I just recently picked up a 1 owner '98 Boxster, and it is in need of new rear struts. Looking at the Bilstein shocks, and have run into a question I don't know how to answer myself, and was wondering if anyone here can help me answer it? There are two choices for the Bilstein shocks, "Heavy-Duty" or "Sport". How do I determine which one my car came with from the factory? What are the differences in ride between the two? Are they interchangeable with the '98, or if my car came with one set, does it has to have those same replacements? I've been searching the forum on struts and suspension, and there's alot of information, but not really anything on helping me identify what the car came with from the factory, or the differences between "Heavy-Duty" and "Sport" replacements. Thanks! BC.