Todd951968

I'm looking to upgrade to koni inserts and a mechanic asked what type of shocks I currently have. I replaced the rears with konis so I don't remember. And, I don't think the front struts have markings.

Does anyone know, for MY 1992 stock suspension?

Stephenwz968

Sachs

stolarzj

They are at least Sachs according to PET. I thought Boge's were used at somepoint.

Todd951968

Do you think they may have come from multiple suppliers even within the same model year?

RajDatta

I thought all 968's are Sachs. 944's might have had Boge's.
Raj

PorscheDude1

Early 944's are boge's late 944 and up are sach's.

ryan@usaimage.com

There are no Koni struts available for the 968. You have to buy the cartridge and cut the top off your existing strut and fit it. Paragon has a DIY on this.

Ryan
92 968 cab
87 944S

Stephenwz968

Or you can get the M474 option konis from an S2 if you can find them...they are available new but are pricey.

Todd951968

Yes, I was going to get the koni strut inserts if my mechanic can't source the M474's. I guess that's why he asked what strut housing I had on the car now.

Todd951968

Is it a good idea change to springs if changing to koni's and M030 sways? Its a street/occasional DE car. I read not to lower these cars too much on a car that sees the track because of the weak ball joints. How much can you lower it and remain safe?

Stephenwz968

I have the HR lowering/sport springs and really like them. You can safely go about 1 inch lower (the CS springs bring you down about that much), I'm sure others will chime it. The 474 struts are available new from sunset porsche in oregon, they will just take a while to come from Germany.

Steve

Stephenwz968

Oh, I do have M030 sways and will be using the M474's once they're rebuilt from Truechoice.

Steve