Oem Shock life

[Gelbster]

Lapister,
Hi neighbor ! I also live in Pasadena Ca. Suggest you find a good Indie to ensure you get a knowledgeable diagnosis. Parts are expensive -particularly if they aren't worn and you replace them!
If you get the car up on a rack ,heave on the suspension parts and you'll soon find any excessive 'play' or rattles.
Check the drive shaft bolts and boots while you are under there and look for coolant leaks from the water-pump!
Check oil leaks from the bell-housing.
You really need the kind of Indie who will give you a knowledgeable 'guided tour' under the car so you can see and verify issues. Many won't do this for "insurance " reasons.

[Lapister]

Gelbster, Yeah, I know the woes of boxster ownership. Researched a long time before buying. It's been really good to me. Recently did the 74mm TB and 987 Airbox conversion so I do wrench too. So, while doing a cursory check of my rear suspension I came across this little 6 inch long by about 1/4 inch rod that seems to be rattling under my car. Can anybody tell me what it's for? It's the rod just below the blue line ahead of axle. Hey Gelbster we should compare notes sometime. I'm in East pasadena. We should do a run!

[oldskool73]

Update : I replaced both trailing arms in the rear with TRW parts (shipped from UK to Oz and still half the price of buying here!), all the banging over bumps is gone, I'm happy!