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dirkdiggler · 02-14-2011, 01:43 PM

Hi Guys,

I am in the process of overhauling my suspension on my 1997 Boxster with 60k miles. The shocks are done/near done and the car makes odd rattle noises in the rear shock area so I just want to replace as much wearable parts as I can too make sure it fixes the issues.....Cant stand weird noises!!!

When reversing and turning at the same time the front driver side wheel feels a little loose/sloppy also .... think this may be Tie-rod related.

To be honest I dont know 100% is the shocks are bad but the car doesnt take bumps very well(actually pretty bad). I did the old test of pushing down on each corner of the car and it seems to pass that but how accurate is that really?

Things I think I will replace are:

1.) all 4 shocks
2. )Front OUTER Tie-Rods
3.) Plastic sway bar bushing things.

Things I have questions on replacing:

1.) INNER Tie rods....Do I need to replace these already at 60k miles?

2.) How many Sway Bar bushings are there?

3.) Drop Links ....... Which specific ones for the front and rear generally need to be replaced?

4.) Shock Mounts ..... do these generally need to be replaced at only 60k??

Any insight or recommendations are much appreciated?

02-14-2011, 01:43 PM	#1
dirkdiggler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 276	Boxster Suspention Overhaul? Hi Guys, I am in the process of overhauling my suspension on my 1997 Boxster with 60k miles. The shocks are done/near done and the car makes odd rattle noises in the rear shock area so I just want to replace as much wearable parts as I can too make sure it fixes the issues.....Cant stand weird noises!!! When reversing and turning at the same time the front driver side wheel feels a little loose/sloppy also .... think this may be Tie-rod related. To be honest I dont know 100% is the shocks are bad but the car doesnt take bumps very well(actually pretty bad). I did the old test of pushing down on each corner of the car and it seems to pass that but how accurate is that really? Things I think I will replace are: 1.) all 4 shocks 2. )Front OUTER Tie-Rods 3.) Plastic sway bar bushing things. Things I have questions on replacing: 1.) INNER Tie rods....Do I need to replace these already at 60k miles? 2.) How many Sway Bar bushings are there? 3.) Drop Links ....... Which specific ones for the front and rear generally need to be replaced? 4.) Shock Mounts ..... do these generally need to be replaced at only 60k?? Any insight or recommendations are much appreciated?