2000 Boxster S suspension Qs

[timurbin]

Thanks for the tip on the track arms. The clunk sound does sound like it is coming from the area where the arm connects near the passenger seat- so that makes sense. I'll definitely check it out while I wait for my cv joint replacement to arrive!

As turbo23dog asked, what did you use a replacement for the oem arms? Thanks again theitalianflip!

[theitalianflip]

Your very welcome guys. Remember you cant really test to see if they are bad, you just have to replace them to fix it (ya, kind of sucks).

Anyways, I bought them on ebay a while back. These are the exact same ones

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-986-Boxster-97-04-Adjustable-Rear-Track-Arms-/370504777678?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5643ce3fce

They are super easy to install (2 bolts each, and easy to get to), just make sure when you install them you tighten the lock nuts well. If they are loose, it will make the same exact sound as if you never fixed it. (trust me, I learned from experience).

hope this works!

[timurbin]

Thanks for the listing! I looked at the left control arm tonight (since that side is disassembled!) and sure enough- you can see the grease from the ball joint at the front end of the arm leaked all over the arm and the socket is torn. The listing you gave actually proves to be better deal than any place else I have found for oem parts.

Any reason why the seller says professional installation is required? Anything special about them that you found when installing yours? I need an alignment anyway along with new tires so... but any tips appreciated!

In any case, I owe you one theitalianflip!
Tim

[blue2000s]

http://www.****************************************.com/SubCategory/Steering%20and%20Suspension/Control%20Arms%20and%20Related%20Parts.aspx

[theitalianflip]

Originally Posted by timurbin

Thanks for the listing! I looked at the left control arm tonight (since that side is disassembled!) and sure enough- you can see the grease from the ball joint at the front end of the arm leaked all over the arm and the socket is torn. The listing you gave actually proves to be better deal than any place else I have found for oem parts.

Any reason why the seller says professional installation is required? Anything special about them that you found when installing yours? I need an alignment anyway along with new tires so... but any tips appreciated!

In any case, I owe you one theitalianflip!
Tim

Ya like I said, I did a lot of research on this topic and found this best solution .
I think the seller is saying pro installation is required just to cover his back, but its an easy install. The only hard part of the install is jacking up your car and getting on your back to install the arms. I'm a young guy and didn't mind it much (being 24 yr old lol).

The arms are very good quality and I liked them a lot. They also make the toe adjustable too. The only down side is they are a little heaver than the OEM, but I think the benefits out weigh the cost.

Here is the link for the install for a different forum, but you have to be a member to look at it:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/12646-diy-replace-rear-upper-control-arms-track-arms/


Hope this helps again!!

[timurbin]

You are correct again- the seller emailed me and said that is a disclaimer for people who are not mechanically inclined! Also, thanks for the install description.Definitely very helpful as well!