Rear Deck lid Struts - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Travis · 01-29-2007, 06:55 AM

Does anyone know if Porsche sells a strut for the rear deck lid that can handle heaver loads?

Situation:
Just installed the Aerokit I which has new deck lid and spoiler, it now appears that the OEM struts can not handle the extra weight and slowly will close once opened.

Thanks

-T

Tool Pants · 01-29-2007, 07:32 AM

Not that I know of. Your 7 year old struts are probably just a bit weak and now you have the extra weight.

I just bought a pair for the front for my 1997. Got them on ebay. They are made by Stabilus just like the ones sold by Porsche, except I paid $39 for a pair and Porsche wants $39 for just one. Did not ask about the rear struts.

http://www.stabilus.com/default_e.asp

Travis · 01-29-2007, 07:45 AM

That would make sense, guess I will buy a new set.

Thanks

-T

MNBoxster · 01-29-2007, 08:34 AM

Hi,

IIRC, the Stabilus part # is: O2070-129296 - Front and O2020-129286 - Rear. They are made for Porsche by Stabilus, but available much cheaper through aftermarket sources. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Travis · 01-29-2007, 08:38 AM

Thanks Jim, helps very much so!

MNBoxster · 01-29-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

Thanks Jim, helps very much so!

Hi,

Glad to help. But, be sure to take one along with you so you can compare, I'm not 100% certain of the PNs. NAPA carries Stabilus and their own proprietary NAPA Brand struts are made by them as well...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99