Front Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit. Porsche 996 C2 1997-05 - SUSPENSIONKIT996-FR-1
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SUSPENSIONKIT996-FR-1
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Renew the upper mount assembly of your front strut towers with this comprehensive kit designed for Porsche 996 C2 1997-2005. This kit includes the top mount, precision bearing and all necessary mounting hardware—lock plates, washers, dust caps and more.
Fits:
Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
What This Product Does:
When You Should Consider Replacement:
Why Replacement Matters:
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Product Information
Front Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.Renew the upper mount assembly of your front strut towers with this comprehensive kit designed for Porsche 996 C2 1997-2005. This kit includes the top mount, precision bearing and all necessary mounting hardware—lock plates, washers, dust caps and more.
Fits:
- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
What This Product Does:
- The front strut (shock absorber) top mount is the connection point where the top of the suspension strut attaches to the car’s body (strut tower). It supports loads from the spring and damper, allows steering pivot (via bearing) and isolates the mount from road noise/ vibration.
- Inside that mount is a bearing to handle rotation as the front wheels steer, and various hardware/plates to secure the assembly.
- Over time, rubber mounts can deteriorate, bearings develop wear or play, mounting plates may corrode, dust covers degrade — this leads to noise (clunks, creaks), reduced ride comfort, compromised steering feel or alignment issues.
- The overhaul kit replaces the top mount, bearing and all associated supporting hardware so you restore that upper strut interface.
When You Should Consider Replacement:
- Clunking, creaking, or knocking noises from the front suspension, especially when turning or going over bumps, often signal worn mounts or bearings.
- If the steering feels vague, resists turning, or doesn’t return to center smoothly, the top mount bearing may be binding or worn.
- A degraded mount allows unwanted movement between the strut and body, resulting in increased harshness, poor damping response, or “floaty” handling.
- Always replace the top mount and bearing when fitting new front shocks or coilovers.
- These are wear-matched components, and reusing old mounts can undermine the benefits of new suspension.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Restores handling & ride quality: On a performance car like a Porsche, the front suspension’s mount integrity is critical. A worn mount allows movement under load, reducing handling precision, altering tyre contact patches or upset steering response.
- Eliminates noise & NVH issues: A degraded top mount/bearing often causes unpleasant noises from the front suspension — creaks when turning the wheel, clunks over bumps, rattles from the top mount. Replacing rectifies the source.
- Pre-emptive maintenance saves cost: Since the front strut top mount is only easily accessed when removing the strut assembly or front tower, replacing the full mount kit while you’re working in that area is far more efficient than doing parts piecemeal later.
- Prevents escalation of damage: A failing top mount could lead to bearing failure, strut shaft wear, mount plate fatigue or body mount damage — addressing the mount prevents cascading failures.
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About kit
This kit is comprised of the following items:
2 x Shock absorber hexagon nut. Porsche 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman (PAF103353
4 x Shock absorber stop disk. Porsche 986 Boxster / 996 (99634310703/1
2 x Shock absorber supporting mount. Porsche 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman (99734301801/3
2 x Shock absorber groove ball bearing. Porsche 996 / 997 / 986 Boxster / 987 Boxster / 987C Cayman (99634351505/1
2 x Shock absorber strut support ring. Porsche 996 / 997 / 986 / 987 (99634351701/1
2 x Shock Absorber Cone Washer. Porsche Boxster / Cayman / 996 / 997 (99634351300
1 x Suspension bump stop and dust cover SET OF 4. Porsche 986 / 987 / 987C / 996 (99634330102/2
Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
Price: €390.84 inc. VAT
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Front
Fits:
Porsche 924 1976-85
Porsche 924S 1986-88
Porsche 944 1982-86
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Diagram ref no 6
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Shock Absorber Cover. Front
Fits:
Porsche 924 1976-85
Porsche 924S 1986-88
Porsche 944 1982-86
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Diagram ref no 6
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Vehicle Group
- Porsche 924 2.0L 1976-79
- Porsche 924 2.0L 1980-85
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1979-81
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1982-84
- Porsche 924 Carrera GT 2.0L 1981
- Porsche 924 Carrera GTS 2.0L 1982
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1986-87
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1988
- Porsche 944 2.5L 8V 1982-87
- Porsche 944 2.7L 8V 1988-89
- Porsche 944S 2.5L 16V 1987-88
- Porsche 944S2 3.0L 16V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1985-88
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo S 2.5L 8V 1988
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3602509441
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Fits:
Porsche 924 all
Porsche 944 all
Porsche 968 all
Adjustment range: 0 to -2,5 degrees
Fitted with high quality motorsport bearing. Fast and hassle free adjustments.
NOTE: Stock height of the bearing with flanges is 31mm. The item should be installed with lowering springs or height adjustable spring perch.
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Front top mount set with adjustable camber plate.(PAIR)Fits:
Porsche 924 all
Porsche 944 all
Porsche 968 all
Adjustment range: 0 to -2,5 degrees
Fitted with high quality motorsport bearing. Fast and hassle free adjustments.
NOTE: Stock height of the bearing with flanges is 31mm. The item should be installed with lowering springs or height adjustable spring perch.
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Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 924 2.0L 1976-79
- Porsche 924 2.0L 1980-85
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1979-81
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1982-84
- Porsche 924 Carrera GT 2.0L 1981
- Porsche 924 Carrera GTS 2.0L 1982
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1986-87
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1988
- Porsche 944 2.5L 8V 1982-87
- Porsche 944 2.7L 8V 1988-89
- Porsche 944S 2.5L 16V 1987-88
- Porsche 944S2 3.0L 16V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1985-88
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo S 2.5L 8V 1988
- Porsche 968 3.0L 1992-94
- Porsche 968 Sport 3.0L 1994-95
- Porsche 968 CS 3.0L 1993-95
- Porsche 968 Turbo S 3.0L 1993-94
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1-944strtmnt
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1 kit required per car
Fits:
Porsche 924 and 924S - 1976 to 1988
Porsche 944, 944S, 944S2 and turbo - 1985 to 1991
Porsche 968 - 1992 to 1995
Precision suspension control
Extend the range of camber adjustment and dial in your desired settings with ease.
These billet aluminum plates use high strength hardened steel spherical bearings and are direct replacements for the factory plates.
The Teflon lined spherical bearings used in our kit are maintenance-free and require no supplemental lubrication.
This kit is suited to work perfectly with Von Coilover systems or other similar solutions as well as factory type springs.
All necessary installation hardware is included
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Adjustable front camber plate kit. 1 kit required per car
Fits:
Porsche 924 and 924S - 1976 to 1988
Porsche 944, 944S, 944S2 and turbo - 1985 to 1991
Porsche 968 - 1992 to 1995
Precision suspension control
Extend the range of camber adjustment and dial in your desired settings with ease.
These billet aluminum plates use high strength hardened steel spherical bearings and are direct replacements for the factory plates.
The Teflon lined spherical bearings used in our kit are maintenance-free and require no supplemental lubrication.
This kit is suited to work perfectly with Von Coilover systems or other similar solutions as well as factory type springs.
All necessary installation hardware is included
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Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 924 2.0L 1976-79
- Porsche 924 2.0L 1980-85
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1979-81
- Porsche 924 Turbo 2.0L 1982-84
- Porsche 924 Carrera GT 2.0L 1981
- Porsche 924 Carrera GTS 2.0L 1982
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1986-87
- Porsche 924S 2.5L 1988
- Porsche 944 2.5L 8V 1982-87
- Porsche 944 2.7L 8V 1988-89
- Porsche 944S 2.5L 16V 1987-88
- Porsche 944S2 3.0L 16V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1985-88
- Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 8V 1989-91
- Porsche 944 Turbo S 2.5L 8V 1988
- Porsche 968 3.0L 1992-94
- Porsche 968 Sport 3.0L 1994-95
- Porsche 968 CS 3.0L 1993-95
- Porsche 968 Turbo S 3.0L 1993-94
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