OE Match standard
Upgrade your Porsche 986 Boxster with the OE-Match front and rear shock absorbers. This complete set restores comfort, sharpens handling, and delivers OE-spec performance for everyday driving and spirited runs alike.
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 2.5 / 2.7 / S 3.2 09/1996>>
Fits cars:
- with standard suspension
The OE Match shock absorber is designed for drivers who want the benefits of a sportier suspension without lowering the car. Built to OE specifications, it delivers responsive handling, stable tracking, and reliable damping in both everyday driving and spirited runs. Discreet yet effective, this shock offers improved road holding and enhanced safety while maintaining ride comfort. It’s the ideal choice for enthusiasts who value performance and control but also appreciate a factory-style appearance and practicality.
• Complete Set: Includes front (98634304136) and rear (98633305120) shocks
• OE-Spec Fitment: Direct replacement for Porsche 986 Boxster models
• Balanced Performance: Restores factory ride comfort and stability
• Improved Handling: Enhanced damping for sharper response in corners
• Durable Build: Long-lasting quality, engineered to OE standards
• Ideal Upgrade: Perfect for suspension refresh or full restoration
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OEMATCH986B6
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
The OE-Match shock absorber is engineered to perfectly match the original performance specifications for Porsche Boxster (986) models, offering a high-quality replacement for your worn or leaking rear strut. This OEM-spec unit ensures reliable damping, improved ride quality, and restored suspension behaviour, without the cost of genuine Porsche parts.
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 2.5 / 2.7 / S 3.2 09/1996>>
Fits cars:
- with standard suspension
The OE Match shock absorber is designed for drivers who want the benefits of a sportier suspension without lowering the car. Built to OE specifications, it delivers responsive handling, stable tracking, and reliable damping in both everyday driving and spirited runs. Discreet yet effective, this shock offers improved road holding and enhanced safety while maintaining ride comfort. It’s the ideal choice for enthusiasts who value performance and control but also appreciate a factory-style appearance and practicality.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Built to match OE damping and dimensions
- Restores handling stability, reduces rear-end sway
- New seals and internals ensure long-term performance
- Ideal for standard and sport-spec Boxster models
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OEMATCH986RR
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
Suitable for all 986 Boxster 2.5L / 2.7L models with a 5-speed manual transmission, excluding those with sports suspension (PR 030).
Porsche 986 Boxster 2.5L 1997-99
Porsche 986 Boxster 2.7L 2000-02
Kit Contents:
2x OE Match Shock Absorbers (Standard Replacement)
2x OE Match Top Mounts
6x OE Match M8 Lock Nuts for Top Mounts
2x OE Match Shock Absorber Compensating Plates (3mm)
4x OE Match Upper & Lower Stop Plates / Washers
2x OE Match Coil Springs (Standard Replacement)
1x OE Match Bump Stop & Dust Cover Kit
2x OE Match M14 x 1.5 Nuts for Shock Absorbers
2x Genuine Porsche Shock Absorber Compensating Plates (6mm)
2x Genuine Porsche Coil Spring Support Rings
2x Genuine Porsche Seal Rings for Top Mounts
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SUSPENSIONKIT986-RR
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
Suitable for all 986 Boxster 2.7L models with a 5-speed manual transmission, excluding those with sports suspension (PR 030).
Porsche 986 Boxster 2.7L 2003-04
Kit Contents:
2x OE-Match Shock Absorbers (Standard Replacement)
1x OE-Match Bump Stop & Bellows Kit
2x OE-Match Shock Absorber Compensating Plates (3mm)
2x Genuine Porsche Shock Absorber Compensating Plates (6mm)
2x Genuine Porsche Metal Coil Spring Supports
1x Pair of Original Porsche Coil Springs (Standard Replacement)
2x OE-Match Top Mounts
2x Genuine Porsche Sealing Ring for Top Mount
6x OE-Match M8 Lock Nuts for Top Mounts
2x Genuine Porsche M14 Nuts for Shock Absorbers
4x OE-Match Metal Cup Washers
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REARSUSPENSIONKIT986-2
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
Left And Right.
Fits:
Porsche 987 Cayman 2.9L MKII 2009>>2012
Porsche 987 Cayman S 3.4L MKII 2009>>2012
Porsche 987 Boxster 2.9L MKII 2009>>2012
Porsche 987 Boxster S 3.4L MKII 2009>>2012
Cars With Option Codes:
029 - Standard Chassis
Diagram Ref No 1
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98733305128
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- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-2012
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-2012
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
The OE-Match shock absorber is engineered to perfectly match the original performance specifications for Porsche Boxster (986) models, offering a high-quality replacement for your worn or leaking rear strut. This OEM-spec unit ensures reliable damping, improved ride quality, and restored suspension behaviour, without the cost of genuine Porsche parts.
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 2.5 / 2.7 / S 3.2 09/1996>>
Fits cars:
- with standard suspension
Please Note:
Price is for each damper you will need to buy 2
The OE Match shock absorber is designed for drivers who want the benefits of a sportier suspension without lowering the car. Built to OE specifications, it delivers responsive handling, stable tracking, and reliable damping in both everyday driving and spirited runs. Discreet yet effective, this shock offers improved road holding and enhanced safety while maintaining ride comfort. It’s the ideal choice for enthusiasts who value performance and control but also appreciate a factory-style appearance and practicality.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Built to match OE damping and dimensions
- Restores handling stability, reduces rear-end sway
- New seals and internals ensure long-term performance
- Ideal for standard and sport-spec Boxster models
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Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
98633305120
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
Fits:
Porsche 986 BOXSTER 1997-2000 Cars without Sport Suspension
Fits Left or Right side
Price is for each Shock Absorber
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98633305120
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
Sold Each.
Fits Left And Right.
Fits:
Porsche 987 Cayman 2.9L MKII 2009>>2012
Porsche 987 Cayman S 3.4L MKII 2009>>2012
Porsche 987 Boxster 2.9L MKII 2009>>2012
Porsche 987 Boxster S 3.4L MKII 2009>>2012
Cars With Option Codes:
029 - Standard Chassis
Diagram Ref No 1
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98733305128
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- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-2012
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-2012
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Porsche Standard Rear Shock Absorbers | Design911 Suspension Components for Stability, Comfort & Ride Precision
Standard rear shock absorbers are essential to your Porsche’s suspension system, working in harmony with springs and suspension mounts to control movement, reduce vibration, and maintain optimal ride height. They ensure that the rear wheels stay planted on the road, providing consistent grip, comfort, and balance during acceleration, cornering, and braking. Quality dampers are key to achieving Porsche’s trademark driving feel — precise, composed, and confidence-inspiring.
At Design911, we supply a premium range of standard rear shock absorbers, engineered for long-lasting durability, performance, and fitment accuracy. Using high-quality materials and advanced damping technology, these components deliver smooth, controlled suspension response. Whether you’re performing routine servicing, full restoration, or handling upgrades, our rear shocks ensure your Porsche maintains its signature ride comfort and performance precision.
What Do Standard Rear Shock Absorbers Do?
Rear shock absorbers regulate how your suspension reacts to road surfaces, ensuring consistent damping and stability across all driving conditions.
Core Functions:
• Dampen spring oscillations for a smooth, controlled ride.
• Maintain rear axle alignment and tyre contact with the road.
• Reduce vibration, bounce, and body roll during acceleration.
• Improve handling balance and braking performance.
• Protect other suspension components from premature wear.
Well-maintained shock absorbers are vital to maintaining stability, especially in high-performance or high-speed driving scenarios.
Why Do Rear Shock Absorbers Fail or Degrade?
Rear shocks are under constant stress and exposed to dirt, heat, and moisture — all of which gradually cause wear and performance loss.
Common Causes of Failure Include:
• Leaking hydraulic fluid reducing damping efficiency.
• Corroded shock absorber bodies or piston rods.
• Internal valve wear leading to uneven damping.
• Seal degradation due to age or contamination.
• Damage from rough roads or overloading.
When rear shock absorbers fail, symptoms include excessive bouncing, poor handling, uneven tyre wear, and rear-end instability — all indicators that replacement is needed for safety and ride quality.
Why Replace or Upgrade Your Porsche Rear Shock Absorbers?
Replacing worn or leaking rear shocks restores suspension comfort, control, and safety. Upgraded or performance-spec units enhance stability, feedback, and ride comfort for both spirited driving and everyday use.
Key Benefits:
• Restores smooth damping and balanced suspension performance.
• Improves traction, braking control, and handling response.
• Reduces noise, vibration, and harshness.
• Manufactured from high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials.
• Fits Porsche 911, 944, 968, Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan
models.
• Ideal for maintenance, restoration, or road-handling upgrades.
Design911’s Porsche standard rear shock absorbers deliver outstanding quality and reliability — helping your Porsche perform and ride exactly as intended, mile after mile.
Highlights
• Premium Porsche standard rear shock absorbers.
• Precision-engineered for damping balance and rear stability.
• Restores ride comfort, handling, and traction.
• High-quality materials for strength and durability.
• Compatible with classic and modern Porsche models.
• Perfect for suspension servicing, restoration, or upgrade projects.