Aluminum diagonal brace

[steved0x]

Some folks have had to put a ratchet strap on the structure and pull those two bolts together. Or if you have a rear suspension support bar, like the techno brace, this provides additional support and keeps those two points together. You probably don't want to spend any more $$$, but this would be the perfect time to install one. I've got one, and the last time I had the sheet metal brace off it went back on easy The first time I had the brace off it was pretty tough to get back on... I had to use a rubber mallet.

Porsche Boxster Rear Suspension Support and Pedro Bar - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

[DWBOX2000]

Well I talked to my mechanic. I was told I should not have lowered the left (all done) without the right support on. It could warp the suspension. I did not see any mention of this in the instructions I used. I could have missed. I thought I was helping since the car had been on jacks for 2 weeks. I thought it would relieve some stress. Ughhh.

It was a bear to get off. Left came right off and went back on without a hitch.

Thanks.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Well I talked to my mechanic. I was told I should not have lowered the left (all done) without the right support on. It could warp the suspension.

If the car is up on 4 jack stands while the work is done, I don't see how this could affect anything.

I don't think you are supposed to put the car down on 4 wheels with those diagonal braces and sheet metal brace off though (although with a quick search I can't find my reference for that). Did you do the work by jacking up a corner at a time? If not you should be OK. Even if so, you probably would just need an alignment, which you need anyway due to the new lowered springs.

[DWBOX2000]

Thanks Steve.

I had the front on the ground at all time.

I raised the whole back and then proceeded with the steps. I got all the way with both except connecting the axles and braces while the entire rear was in the air. I connected the left axle and brace and lowered. Actually lI connected the left brace before doing the left axle if it matters. Immediately moved onto right. Connected axle and then tried to put on brace. Brace wont go on.

As I mention, it was a bear to get off.

Not sure it would matter but when the IMS was done (500 miles ago), the mechanic left a few nuts and a bolt off that I realized at home. I think a nut was missing on the brace, one on the mount that supports the tranny (At rear of car - hangs down) and some other bolt I didn't realize. I noticed at home after 500 miles or so and drove back to shop which the nuts were then added.

[Gelbster]

So what is the consensus on the Pedro Bar mentioned by Steve ?
Has anyone made their own diy version ?
This type of mod is common on many other cars - Miata ,S2000, BMW.

Porsche Boxster Rear Suspension Support and Pedro Bar - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article[/QUOTE]

Insite & other well respected members had some great ideas:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/10817-driving-impressions-lower-stress-bar.html
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/12915-diy-rear-suspension-brace.html
This looks simple?
http://www.cheetahonline.com/products-page/porsche/porsche-rear-suspension-brace-3/
This link above loads slowly -be patient.

[78F350]

I just put one of mine back together yesterday. Some of this may be helpful.
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/63154-replacing-rear-suspension-bracket.html#post510170

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

So what is the consensus on the Pedro Bar mentioned by Steve ?
Has anyone made their own diy version ?
This type of mod is common on many other cars - Miata ,S2000, BMW.

Porsche Boxster Rear Suspension Support and Pedro Bar - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

I made one back when it first appeared on 986forum, very simple, cost about $12, versus Pedro's expensive, albeit shiny bar.
More info here:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/10817-driving-impressions-lower-stress-bar.html