I took my car for its annual test and found that the left rear strut/shock is leaking. I need to replace both of them. I am struggling as to what I should order. I would like to get them from Pelican parts but what do I ask for? The whole thing including the spring etc. or simply the part that is leaking? If you know of a better place than Pelican then please tell me. In other words, what would you do in my position? Thanks. A few recommended links to what I really need would suffice.

 

Year? Model?

 

You can replace the struts only. Check the bump stop condition, mine were about to disintegrate when I r placed my struts.

 

it;'s a 1999 rear wheel drive carrera.

 

If you want specifically from pelican, here is the shock only page:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog..._pg1.htm#item0

as stated above, B4 is OE, B6 Performance and B8 is for lowering springs.

 

I would also recommend the ROW M030 set ($1.6k from suncoast porsche) as it has a lot of values. Definitely replace the bump stops.

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/ROWKITS.html

 

Definitely a good time to replace the upper strut bearings as well.

 

It would be helpful to understand what you want to do - just a stock replacement or something else? How do you use your car - street, autocross, track events, etc. Do you want stock handling, more stiff, stock ride height, lowered?

 

I concur with cds72911, it all depends on that you want to do with the car's handling and performance at this point since you have to replace those rear worn shocks.

 

Hurdi......I have a used rear shock from my 996. It has about 60K miles on it. If you want it just pay me shipping.

 

Added later on second thoughts.
Pete I have decided to take your offer on the rear shock/strut/ as only one of mine is leaking. how much is the shipping and send me your email address so I can send it to you via paypal. Thanks again.. Mike Grogan
234 stephen lane, Ephrata PA 17522.
my email Mike@ex-lancs.com
I sent you a private message as well.

 

Just sent an email to you.

 

Well, I have a set too that you can have for shipping cost if arrangement with SneakyPete does not work out. Offer opens for anybody who wants them too.

Mine is a bit higher in mileage, I think around 80K when I removed them. They work fine when removed 2 years ago. They are removed because I lowered my car with techart springs and bilstein B8.

 

thanks for the offer Laphan but I doubt i could use them as mine has done almost the same milage as your car. 92000. Mike