Creaking strut

[ttomtom]

Originally Posted by JayG

The drop links come out really easy if you take the loading off them. Just use a jack to raise the LCA at the ball joint until the load is released. They will slide right out. I removed the lower bolt first and it made it easier to remove the upper one

I also removed the lower bolt. There's no load once the top of the strut and the other end of the drop link is unbolted. The wheel carrier is just held by the LCA. I even removed the fork arm.

[Rob175]

Since I'm not much of a DIY guy can you tell me what kind of money I should expect to pay for new shocks and struts on my 98 Boxster with 80M miles on it?

Also, is it a job that can be done at a "good quality shop" ( that works on my other non- Porsche cars) OR should it be done at more of a Porsche specialty shop?

[ttomtom]

Originally Posted by Rob175

Since I'm not much of a DIY guy can you tell me what kind of money I should expect to pay for new shocks and struts on my 98 Boxster with 80M miles on it?

Also, is it a job that can be done at a "good quality shop" ( that works on my other non- Porsche cars) OR should it be done at more of a Porsche specialty shop?

Is yours making the same creaking noise?

I can't help sorry. I started doing everything I can on my own.
I don't think this requires a Porsche specialist though. It's the usual MacPherson strut most cars have.