986 Boxster Rear Strut Removal and Install
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2022
- Parts:
Struts: Koni Special Active (Red) 8745 1329 (TireRack, wait for sale)
Strut mounts: FB-98733305900 (autohauzAZ)
Strut mounting nuts: 900-380-005-01 (Sunset Porsche)
Bump stops: 98633330101 (autohauzAZ)
End links: Lemforder 3363301, 3363401(FCP Euro)
Sway bar bushings: 900-380-005-01 (Sunset Porsche)
Tools/Torque Value:
Gloves
Jack & jack stands/Lift
Wheel lock key/wheel slide bolt
Wheel to wheel hub 96ft-lbs
Liquid Penetrant: I prefer dropper bottle to spray
Silicone Lubricant (Bump stop/sway bar bushing)
Wire brush
Sharpie
Socket wrenchs
10mm socket (brake brackets) 7.5ft-lbs
13mm socket (strut mount nuts/sway bar bushing bracket) 24ft-lbs/17ft-lbs
15mm socket (lower end link nut) 37ft-lbs
18mm socket (upper end link nut/alignment bolt nut)
Upper end link nut 63ft-lbs/Camber alignment nut 74ft-lbs/Toe 56ft-lbs
19mm socket (alignment bolt head, shorter is better)
22mm socket/crows foot (strut top nut) 44ft-lbs
11/16 open ended wrench (lower end link bolt body)
18mm open ended wrench (upper end link bolt body)
Socket extension
Breaker bar
6mm hex/Allen key socket (long key if possible) 29ft-lbs
7mm hex/Allen key socket (top strut key)
Spring compressors
Pass through socket set
Pry bar/crow bar
Hanger
Newspaper/cardboard
2x4 wood scrap
Mini-sledge hammer
Wide flathead screwdriver
Brake cleaner 
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I got the same struts too!
Two years later and I still really enjoy them on everyday roads!
Great video, really helpful, thanks. One question for you: The metal "spike" type tool you used to help finalize the lineup of the alignment bolt holes on getting the toe and camber control arms back in place, what is the name of that tool and where can I get one?
Hey, great question! I just purchased a couple more this black friday and had trouble coming up with the exact name to search. This is what I ordered: Mayhew Tools 40100 9" Rolling Head Pry Bar and Mayhew 40101 16-Inch Rolling Head Pry Bar. They are quality tools to have for the collection and are made in the USA. I just used them when rebuilding the rear suspension on my Civic and they are very convenient to have. Hope that helps!
Im thinking of replacing my front strut because it's leaking with the Koni Special Active but also considering the Blistein B4s. Besides price, any reason why you didn't go with the B4?
Mainly the condition of roads found in most states across the USA I wanted something that would do well over broken pavement and be firm when pushed. This is an older article on the shocks before they were renamed "Special Actives": www.tirerack.com/suspension/tests/koni_fsd.jsp
@@gearswitch5692 Thanks! Missed the sale they had. I'll wait until next year to get this done.
@@Jbizzle_klok Sometimes you can find low mileage suspension components on Rennlist Marketplace or 986 forum. For example, something like this: rennlist.com/forums/market/1312816
@@gearswitch5692 Thanks for the tip!
@@gearswitch5692 One last question. Can you see the red of the strut easily through the wheel wells? I ask because I would like for the car to look as stock as possible and match my black calipers.