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Old 12-13-2023, 05:11 PM   #1
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986 wheel uprights

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I have a great set of 987 struts that I want to install on a 986..I know the lower hole, where the strut inserts on the front it too small..can 987 wheel carriers be swapped. I am told the rear is the same

I don't know if I can machine out the 986 carriers to make the 987 tubes fit

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Old 12-13-2023, 07:16 PM   #2
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There are shims or spacers available. Reach out to some of the bigger name companies. My JRZs on the 996 have a sleeve that makes them fit the 996 upright. I’m sure other companies have similar sleeves.
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Old 12-14-2023, 03:50 AM   #3
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sveatch..please check you car models...I have a 986(2001) boxster and a set of struts from a 2016 caymen (987) avaiable..
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Not sure if the 987 carriers easily swap, but I may have time to check it out on a car next week.
I think that the VW MK6 struts that Woody used have the same diameter as the 987 struts and he successfully milled it to fit. 6 months to live build thread

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