Thanksgiving Special - Full Set of Boge Shocks
11-22-2008, 02:05 PM
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Are shocks a function of mileage or age on these cars? With 30K the car sticks really well but feels a little bouncy.
11-22-2008, 02:59 PM
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Bouncy usually means the shocks are toast.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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11-23-2008, 04:19 AM
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Even on a low mileage vehicle, once the seals start to go its all down hill from there. It just takes time. When I "tested" my old shocks on my work bench, I though they felt pretty good and I would see no improvement in handling and ride. I was wrong. The shocks have now replaced my X-pipe as the best money I have spent on the car so far.
11-23-2008, 04:59 AM
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age and mileage are factors.
I think after 10 years regardless of mileage a car would benefit from a swap.
a one year old car with 60-70K miles could probably also use a swap
A 20 year old car with only 50K miles, could really use a swap
I think after 10 years regardless of mileage a car would benefit from a swap.
a one year old car with 60-70K miles could probably also use a swap
A 20 year old car with only 50K miles, could really use a swap
11-23-2008, 10:54 AM
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Shipping to the UK is $100 as some are already on the way there.
They are good 78 through 95.
They are good 78 through 95.
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11-23-2008, 07:35 PM
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Well if you dont have them then you cant have them rebuilt
Bilstein rebuilds them, i think they are a bit more then $50 per shock though. One bonus is that you can have them valved to your liking in the rare case that you know how to set up a car better then they would.
Bilstein rebuilds them, i think they are a bit more then $50 per shock though. One bonus is that you can have them valved to your liking in the rare case that you know how to set up a car better then they would.
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11-24-2008, 12:19 PM
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I am at not home and I do not have the WSM with me... can someone provide me with some general info please?
Is replacing the front and rear shocks on my 84 928 a one-person job? How long does such a job take to replace all 4 shocks? Any special tools required?
Is replacing the front and rear shocks on my 84 928 a one-person job? How long does such a job take to replace all 4 shocks? Any special tools required?
11-24-2008, 12:28 PM
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Figure at the least 2 hours per shock. You will need some spring compressors and it does make it easier if there are 2 people.
11-24-2008, 12:29 PM
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Shop book time for all 4 is 10 hours....by a "professional" with a lift, air tools, spring compressor etc. plus the car will need an alignment after it has had the suspension apart....I have done it on the ground , in my driveway , at home and it took a bit longer 