Rear Struts. Replace both?

[Brucelee]

As long as you are under there, I would do the second strut. The incremental costs will be minimal and then you will have the wheels aligned and things will be all set.

If you don't then when you do the next strut, you need to do the alignment again.

IMHO!

[99-Boxster-MK]

To me all suspension work should be paired up. Just like you would never change one tire, I would never change one suspension component.

Mike

[RandallNeighbour]

Two more questions.

1. How do I know if my 97 has a sport suspension or not? Is there a code somewhere that shows it?

2. Vertex Auto has Bilstein struts (heavy duty, not sport) for the rear for $195.00 anyone know where I can get a better deal?

[Brucelee]

Your dealer can give you the build codes. All he needs is your VIN#.

If it were me, I would stick with OEM unless you replace all four.

IMHO!

Good luck!

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Two more questions.

1. How do I know if my 97 has a sport suspension or not? Is there a code somewhere that shows it?

2. Vertex Auto has Bilstein struts (heavy duty, not sport) for the rear for $195.00 anyone know where I can get a better deal?