School Project: 98 Boxster Rehab & EV Conversion

[98BoxsterRehab]

BMod986, thstone & Perfectlap - thank you for your posts - very helpful. Our weight objectives are to maintain the central distribution of mass and to limit the total, to stock curb weight plus up to 250 lbs. This project is NOT intended for the race track so race-ready parts are not required - but wouldn't be refused if they were the right fit for purpose and budget.

Initial question remains: "Does anyone offer a complete kit that includes all parts necessary for a complete rehab? Struts, springs, track-arms, mounts, bearings, etc"

[thstone]

Originally Posted by 98BoxsterRehab

BMod986, thstone & Perfectlap - thank you for your posts - very helpful. Our weight objectives are to maintain the central distribution of mass and to limit the total, to stock curb weight plus up to 250 lbs. This project is NOT intended for the race track so race-ready parts are not required - but wouldn't be refused if they were the right fit for purpose and budget.

Initial question remains: "Does anyone offer a complete kit that includes all parts necessary for a complete rehab? Struts, springs, track-arms, mounts, bearings, etc"

With weight and balance remaining the same (or close to it), then a stock refurb should be sufficient. The only "kits" that I have seen are here on our sponsor's site:

Porsche Boxster Suspension - Page 6

The kit includes:

• Control Arm Links (Front & Rear)
• Tie Rods (Inner & Outer)
• Tie Rod Boots
• Sway Bar Droplinks (Front & Rear)
• Sway Bar Bushings (Front & Rear)

You'll have to buy the struts and upper shock mounts (front and rear) separately but they are readily available.

There is also a nice DIY here: Pelican Technical Article: Front/Rear Boxster Suspension Overhaul - 986 / 987

[98BoxsterRehab]

Thank you thstone for your very helpful reply. In replacing the struts, what happens to the original springs when a coil-over type strut is used as a replacement? Do they become surplussed?

Which strut replacement do you recommend to provide a slight increase in load capacity over the original equipment?