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03-20-2011, 12:48 PM
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03-20-2011, 08:17 PM
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Seb,
The indentation on the strut looks correct for a C4/C4S pinch bolt. The 4 wheel drive struts have a removal spring perch that is not integral to the strut. The old strut you are using for a comparison looks like a C2.
The indentation on the strut looks correct for a C4/C4S pinch bolt. The 4 wheel drive struts have a removal spring perch that is not integral to the strut. The old strut you are using for a comparison looks like a C2.
03-20-2011, 09:41 PM
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could the spring perch be purchase apart, cause i need it otherwise, nothing hold the spring
what do you do with the spring perch, you weld it ot it stays in place??
03-20-2011, 11:01 PM
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03-21-2011, 12:37 PM
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Seb -
Here is a picture of the front of a stock C4 strut.
The parts you will need are as follows:
Spring perch 996.343.073.04 (L) List $$85.78
Spring perch 996.343.508.02 (R) List $85.78
Bolt 900.378.191.09 (x2) List $5.33 @
Nut 900.377.010.09 (x2) List $.37
Stabilizer Link 996.343.073.04 (x2) List $97.75 @
Nut 996.084.445.09 (x2) List ?
You should be able to order then from a dealer. Less at Sunset. If you would like used ones I would sell you mine. Just send me a PM.
Here is a picture of the front of a stock C4 strut.
The parts you will need are as follows:
Spring perch 996.343.073.04 (L) List $$85.78
Spring perch 996.343.508.02 (R) List $85.78
Bolt 900.378.191.09 (x2) List $5.33 @
Nut 900.377.010.09 (x2) List $.37
Stabilizer Link 996.343.073.04 (x2) List $97.75 @
Nut 996.084.445.09 (x2) List ?
You should be able to order then from a dealer. Less at Sunset. If you would like used ones I would sell you mine. Just send me a PM.
03-21-2011, 02:49 PM
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doug, i dont have that long stab link with my car...
as you can see in my first picture, my stock strut comes with the spring seat/place but it is welded to the strut...
my stock strut part number: 996 343 041 20
i confirmed with bilstein, i have to reuse my stock plate,
as you can see in my first picture, my stock strut comes with the spring seat/place but it is welded to the strut...
my stock strut part number: 996 343 041 20
i confirmed with bilstein, i have to reuse my stock plate,
03-21-2011, 04:59 PM
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The stab link is what I included in the list. It connects the strut to the sway bar.
PET shows the number you provided, 996.343.041.20, as a shock for a C2, not a C4. the shock number for a C4S is shown as 996.343.043.26 (coupe) or 996.343.043.29 (cab).
The plate on the C2 shock is not removable. The one on a C4 shock is removable. When Bilstein says you have to reuse the stock plate I think they are assuming that you have the removable plate.
What is the part number of the shocks you got from Bilstein.
It would seem that somehow your C4S has C2 shock on the front.
PET shows the number you provided, 996.343.041.20, as a shock for a C2, not a C4. the shock number for a C4S is shown as 996.343.043.26 (coupe) or 996.343.043.29 (cab).
The plate on the C2 shock is not removable. The one on a C4 shock is removable. When Bilstein says you have to reuse the stock plate I think they are assuming that you have the removable plate.
What is the part number of the shocks you got from Bilstein.
It would seem that somehow your C4S has C2 shock on the front.
03-21-2011, 05:16 PM
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yea, i know that i have the c2 struts on a c4s, pretty wrong i know... dont know why, got the car like that...
my bilstein c4s front struts number is : vn3-5272, it does not come with spring plate and I confirmed with bilstein today, they told me to reuse the stock plates...
obviously, i cant with those c2 struts, like you said, ( also they are welded)
so what are my options?
ps: my car as gt3 bars, and i have curved droplinks...
thx a lot
my bilstein c4s front struts number is : vn3-5272, it does not come with spring plate and I confirmed with bilstein today, they told me to reuse the stock plates...
obviously, i cant with those c2 struts, like you said, ( also they are welded)
so what are my options?
ps: my car as gt3 bars, and i have curved droplinks...
thx a lot
The stab link is what I included in the list. It connects the strut to the sway bar.
PET shows the number you provided, 996.343.041.20, as a shock for a C2, not a C4. the shock number for a C4S is shown as 996.343.043.26 (coupe) or 996.343.043.29 (cab).
The plate on the C2 shock is not removable. The one on a C4 shock is removable. When Bilstein says you have to reuse the stock plate I think they are assuming that you have the removable plate.
What is the part number of the shocks you got from Bilstein.
It would seem that somehow your C4S has C2 shock on the front.
PET shows the number you provided, 996.343.041.20, as a shock for a C2, not a C4. the shock number for a C4S is shown as 996.343.043.26 (coupe) or 996.343.043.29 (cab).
The plate on the C2 shock is not removable. The one on a C4 shock is removable. When Bilstein says you have to reuse the stock plate I think they are assuming that you have the removable plate.
What is the part number of the shocks you got from Bilstein.
It would seem that somehow your C4S has C2 shock on the front.
03-21-2011, 09:42 PM
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Like Doug, I have my front struts left over when I went to the X74. I have the perches, bolts and nuts. Let know if you are interested in them and we can work something out.
Like Doug, I have my front struts left over when I went to the X74. I have the perches, bolts and nuts. Let know if you are interested in them and we can work something out.
03-21-2011, 10:13 PM
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dont know why, got the car like that...
so what are my options?
I would suggest that you buy Doug or Pete's parts. Both are very reputable 996 contributors. Alternately, you can go new, but for this part I would not hesitate to buy it used.
Your car had the wrong suspension parts and you need to correct it to make sure that (1) it handle properly and (2) does not accelerate wear on other parts of the car.
Last edited by fbgh2o; 03-21-2011 at 10:52 PM. Reason: Edit to correct and add Doug's name - Sorry Doug!
