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Old 09-22-2021, 06:19 AM   #1
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Sources for Front struts & related parts

Looking for sources for front struts for my 01 Boxster S. Would like to get the parts all in one place, but realize that may not be an option. Will need;

Struts - Bilstein or Koni?
Strut mount -
Mount Bearing -
Bellows -
Bump stop -

I've looked at ******************************** and ********************************AZ. Any other sources out there I should try?

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Old 09-24-2021, 01:01 PM   #2
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Old 09-24-2021, 02:18 PM   #3
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it depends on the brand and whats available. tirerack, pelicanparts, ********************************.
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Old 09-24-2021, 03:37 PM   #4
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Rock Auto had the best price on Bilsteins when I replaced front shocks a few years ago. At 80K miles my strut bearings were still okay and I just repacked grease, while bump stops were disintegrated and replaced.
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