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blue2000s · 07-18-2011, 06:14 AM

You found a cheap Porsche that wasn't so cheap? Gotta get the pre-purchase inspection folks.

Look at Pelican Parts Tech Articles to find instructions on replacement of the struts. Unfortunately, he does a less thorough job of detailing the rears than the fronts, but it's pretty much explained there.

Call Sunset Porsche in Oregon or Sonnen Porsche in SF for the best prices on the Porsche brand parts. Or you can buy the Bilstein HD struts for a Boxster from anyone as long as your suspension system is stock. I like these guys for price:

http://www.discountautoshocks.com/shop/?N=0&VN=4294967189+4294965798+4294964462+4294964424+429 4967171&Nr=AND(part:Shock+Absorber+and+Strut+Assembly,univ ersal:0)

$3500 is a ridiculous price for replacing struts. It should cost no more than $1000 in labor from an independent mechanic. I was quoted $800 from a couple of places a while ago.

07-18-2011, 06:14 AM	#6
blue2000s Porscheectomy Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 3,011	You found a cheap Porsche that wasn't so cheap? Gotta get the pre-purchase inspection folks. Look at Pelican Parts Tech Articles to find instructions on replacement of the struts. Unfortunately, he does a less thorough job of detailing the rears than the fronts, but it's pretty much explained there. Call Sunset Porsche in Oregon or Sonnen Porsche in SF for the best prices on the Porsche brand parts. Or you can buy the Bilstein HD struts for a Boxster from anyone as long as your suspension system is stock. I like these guys for price: http://www.discountautoshocks.com/shop/?N=0&VN=4294967189+4294965798+4294964462+4294964424+429 4967171&Nr=AND(part:Shock+Absorber+and+Strut+Assembly,univ ersal:0) $3500 is a ridiculous price for replacing struts. It should cost no more than $1000 in labor from an independent mechanic. I was quoted $800 from a couple of places a while ago. Last edited by blue2000s; 07-18-2011 at 11:30 AM.