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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit. Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04 - SUSPENSIONKIT986-RR-1
SUSPENSIONKIT986-RR-1
Vehicle Group
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
Information
Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Ensure your Porsche’s rear suspension is fit for purpose with this complete top mount & overhaul kit for the rear shock absorber. Ideal for models requiring replacement of the shock top mount and associated hardware.
Fits:
Signs & When You May Need Replacement:
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
SUSPENSIONKIT986-RR-1
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Ensure your Porsche’s rear suspension is fit for purpose with this complete top mount & overhaul kit for the rear shock absorber. Ideal for models requiring replacement of the shock top mount and associated hardware.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
What This Product Does:
- The rear shock absorber top mount (upper mount) secures the top of the rear shock/strut assembly to the body tub/strut tower. It absorbs loads from the damper, isolates vibration/noise, and ensures the correct location and angle of the damper under load.
- Over time, the mount rubber or elastomer may degrade, the bearing (if present) may wear, bolts and nuts may become corroded or fatigued, and the mount may allow excess movement. This causes noise, poorer handling, mis-alignment of the suspension and degraded ride comfort.In effect: you’re restoring the top link between the rear damper and the chassis, so that the suspension behaves correctly under load, the damper is properly located, and unwanted movement or noise is eliminated.
Signs & When You May Need Replacement:
- Knocking, clunking or popping noises coming from the rear strut tower/tower area when driving over bumps, especially rear of vehicle.
- Excessive vibration or noise from the rear when driving, particularly when the chassis or rear suspension moves under load.
- Poor ride quality or handling changes: feeling loose at the rear, rear end dancing, less precision in the rear cornering behaviour.
- Visible signs of mount degradation: If you inspect the mount and see rubber cracking, flattening, separation, or the mount bearing (if present) is seized or has play.
- During a rear shock/strut replacement: If you are replacing the rear dampers or springs, the top mount hardware is often removed anyway—so replacing the mount and all associated hardware is efficient preventive maintenance.
- Corrosion or fatigue: If the top mount area of your model is subject to corrosion, bolt/nut fatigue, or the original mount has high mileage, then an overhaul kit is wise to avoid future failure.
- Restores correct suspension geometry & performance: The rear shock mount is key to how the suspension loads and unloads. A worn mount allows movement under load, which reduces handling precision, tyre contact and ride quality.
- Eliminates noise & improves ride comfort: A compromised mount/ bearing often manifests as irritating noises, vibrations or harshness. Replacing with a full kit ensures the source of these issues is addressed.
- Prevents further component damage: If the mount is loose or has excessive play, the shock/strut shaft may be loaded in unintended directions, or the top mount flange may stress the chassis mount area. Replacing the mount prevents subsequent damage to damper, spring seat, tower sheet metal or other suspension parts.
- Cost-effective timing: Because the top mount is accessed when performing rear suspension work (dampers/springs), replacing it simultaneously avoids repeated labor costs and ensures you’ve covered the entire assembly.
- Safety and reliability: A failed top mount might cause suspension to shift under load, affect vehicle stability or even cause binding/separation. Replacing it is part of maintaining safe chassis operation.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
SUSPENSIONKIT986-RR-1
PAF103353
99634310703
98733305900
98633328501
98633350902
98633350402
98633350403
98633330101
98633350501
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About kit
This kit is comprised of the following items:
2 x Shock absorber hexagon nut. Porsche 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman (PAF103353
4 x Shock absorber stop disk. Porsche 986 Boxster / 996 (99634310703/1
2 x Shock absorber supporting mount rear. Porsche Boxster / Cayman (98733305900/2
2 x Shock Absorber Sealing Ring. Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04 (98633328501
2 x Shock Absorber Ring. Porsche 986 / 987 / 987C (98633350902
1 x Shock absorber bump stops and dust covers. Porsche Boxster 986 / 987 upto 2005 (98633350501/2
Price: £358.98
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