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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Restore the rear suspension top mount area of your Porsche 981 Boxster with this comprehensive overhaul kit. Designed for the rear shock/strut top mount region to replace worn or fatigued top-mount hardware.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
• Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10

What This Product Does:

• The rear shock absorber top mount secures the top of the shock or strut assembly to the vehicle body or rear suspension tower. It ensures the damper is correctly located and loaded, and helps absorb vibrations, maintain correct geometry and isolate noise.
• Over time, mounts, washers, nuts and associated hardware fatigue – the mount may sag or shift, washers may wear, the nut may loosen, the bearing (if present) may wear. This reduces suspension precision, can introduce noise (clunks, creaks) and affects handling.
• This kit replaces the top mount nut, washers, mount components and related hardware — restoring the top of the damper assembly to like-new spec, which supports ride quality, handling, durability and quiet operation.

When You Should Consider Replacement:

• Knocking or clunking noises from the rear strut top area when accelerating, decelerating or going over bumps.
  
• Poor ride quality at the rear, increased vibration or a feeling of looseness in the rear suspension.
  
• Inconsistent handling or rear feel: e.g., rear end doesn’t feel as controlled or stable in corners.
  
• You are replacing/rebuilding your rear dampers/shocks or springs: since the top mount hardware is removed anyway, replacing it is efficient and recommended.
  
• Visible damage or wear: If mount washers are deformed, nuts show signs of loosening, or the mount has shifted — an overhaul kit helps restore it properly.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores rear suspension integrity & performance: The top mount plays a key role in how the rear damper responds. A worn mount allows movement or misalignment, reducing tyre contact and degrading handling.
  
• Eliminates noise and improves comfort: A compromised mount is often the source of rear knocks, rattles or increased harshness — replacing the kit removes this weak link.
  
• Prevents further damage: If the mount hardware fails, the stress transfers to other components: damper shaft, body mount, spring seat — renewing the top mount stops further failure.
  
• Cost-effective when servicing: When the shock assembly is out for service, installing the full mount kit avoids future labour for what is essentially an ageing item.

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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Restore the top mount of your Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder's rear shock/strut assembly with this full overhaul kit. Designed to fully renew the upper mounting interface.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 981 Spyder 3.8L 2016

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11

What This Product Does:

• The top mount (upper mount) of the shock/strut assembly is critical: it secures the top of the damper to the vehicle’s body/strut tower, supports the spring/damper load, and ensures correct alignment and isolation of vibration or noise.
• Over time, mounts/washers/nuts can corrode, loosen, rubber can deteriorate (if included), or tolerances may degrade, leading to movement, noise, vibration or alignment issues. Replacing the full kit restores the interface — ensuring the shock absorber is properly anchored, loads are contained, and suspension geometry/behaviour maintained.

When You Should Consider Replacement:

• Clunking, knocking or popping noises from the rear strut top area when driving over bumps, or when the suspension unloads/loads.
  
• Excessive vibration or “thunk” from the rear when cornering or braking — indicating the top mount might be giving way.
  
• Poor rear suspension feel / looseness in the rear – drifting feel, less precise handling than before.
  
• Visual signs of wear – if you inspect the top mount area and find nut is loose, washers/show signs of corrosion, the cap or mount plate is damaged, or the mount has had previous repair.
  
• During a shock absorber/strut replacement or rear suspension refresh – if you have the unit removed, it is highly efficient to replace the top mount kit at the same time, rather than later.
  
  

Why Replacement Matters:

• Preserves handling & ride quality: A solid top mount ensures the damper is correctly loaded and held; any looseness or deterioration will degrade ride feel, stability, tyre contact patch and overall rear suspension behaviour.
  
• Reduces noise, vibration & harshness (NVH): A failing top mount often transmits odd noises into the cabin — in a performance car like a Porsche, that detracts significantly.
  
• Prevents further damage: If the mount fails, loads may transfer into the shock, spring seat or body structure incorrectly, leading to bigger and more expensive repairs.
  
• Cost-effective proactive maintenance: When the top mount hardware is accessible (e.g. during shock replacement), replacing the full kit now avoids needing to disassemble again later for mount failure.

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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Ensure your Porsche’s rear suspension is fit for purpose with this complete top mount & overhaul kit for the rear shock absorber. Ideal for models requiring replacement of the shock top mount and associated hardware.

Fits:

• 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  

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10

What This Product Does:

• The rear shock absorber top mount (upper mount) secures the top of the rear shock/strut assembly to the body tub/strut tower. It absorbs loads from the damper, isolates vibration/noise, and ensures the correct location and angle of the damper under load.
  
• Over time, the mount rubber or elastomer may degrade, the bearing (if present) may wear, bolts and nuts may become corroded or fatigued, and the mount may allow excess movement. This causes noise, poorer handling, mis-alignment of the suspension and degraded ride comfort.In effect: you’re restoring the top link between the rear damper and the chassis, so that the suspension behaves correctly under load, the damper is properly located, and unwanted movement or noise is eliminated.

Signs & When You May Need Replacement:

• Knocking, clunking or popping noises coming from the rear strut tower/tower area when driving over bumps, especially rear of vehicle.
  
• Excessive vibration or noise from the rear when driving, particularly when the chassis or rear suspension moves under load.
  
• Poor ride quality or handling changes: feeling loose at the rear, rear end dancing, less precision in the rear cornering behaviour.
  
• Visible signs of mount degradation: If you inspect the mount and see rubber cracking, flattening, separation, or the mount bearing (if present) is seized or has play.
  
• During a rear shock/strut replacement: If you are replacing the rear dampers or springs, the top mount hardware is often removed anyway—so replacing the mount and all associated hardware is efficient preventive maintenance.
• Corrosion or fatigue: If the top mount area of your model is subject to corrosion, bolt/nut fatigue, or the original mount has high mileage, then an overhaul kit is wise to avoid future failure.
  
  

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores correct suspension geometry & performance: The rear shock mount is key to how the suspension loads and unloads. A worn mount allows movement under load, which reduces handling precision, tyre contact and ride quality.
  
• Eliminates noise & improves ride comfort: A compromised mount/ bearing often manifests as irritating noises, vibrations or harshness. Replacing with a full kit ensures the source of these issues is addressed.
  
• Prevents further component damage: If the mount is loose or has excessive play, the shock/strut shaft may be loaded in unintended directions, or the top mount flange may stress the chassis mount area. Replacing the mount prevents subsequent damage to damper, spring seat, tower sheet metal or other suspension parts.
  
• Cost-effective timing: Because the top mount is accessed when performing rear suspension work (dampers/springs), replacing it simultaneously avoids repeated labor costs and ensures you’ve covered the entire assembly.
  
• Safety and reliability: A failed top mount might cause suspension to shift under load, affect vehicle stability or even cause binding/separation. Replacing it is part of maintaining safe chassis operation.

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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Ensure the rear of your Porsche remains dialled in with this full top-mount overhaul kit for the rear shock/strut assembly. This comprehensive kit includes the upper mount, bearing/bushing, washers and hardware and is designed for direct replacement of worn or fatigued rear mount assemblies.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2006 -08/08 Cars with PASM
• Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2006-08/08 Cars with PASM

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

What This Product Does:

• The top mount supports the top of the shock/strut: it holds it firmly in place while carrying the loads from the damper, spring and suspension movement. It also helps isolate unwanted noise/vibration from the car body.
• Over time the rubber mount may compress, degrade or split; the bearing/bushings may have play; hardware may have fatigue or corrosion. This causes unwanted movement, noise, ride/handling degradation.
• This overhaul kit replaces the mount and all associated hardware so the top of the damper is restored to correct geometry, correct mount stiffness and correct isolation.

Key Symptoms & When You Should Replace:

• Knocking, clunking or popping noises from the rear suspension when going over bumps or during load changes.
• Rear ride quality has deteriorated: more harshness, more vibration, or the rear feels “loose” or vague under cornering.
• Rear tyre wear or handling feel issues which could be caused by mount movement.
• You are already replacing rear shocks/struts or doing significant rear suspension work — this is an ideal time to renew the top mounts as preventative maintenance.
• Mount hardware is visibly degraded, bushings worn, or mount top plate shows signs of fatigue or rust.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores rear suspension performance & precision: A worn top mount allows unintended movement under load, which reduces handling precision, tyre contact and can degrade stability — especially important in a performance-oriented car.
  
• Eliminates noise & vibration: A tired mount often produces noise: clunks, creaks or vibrations. A fresh mount kit restores quiet operation.
  
• Prevents further damage: If the mount fails, the extra movement can lead to wear of the damper shaft, spring seat, or even cause damage to the strut tower or body mounting point.
  
• Efficient maintenance: Since access to the top mount is easiest when the rear damper is out or suspension is disassembled, doing the full kit replacement while you’re doing other rear suspension work is cost-effective.

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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Ensure the rear of your Porsche remains dialled in with this full top-mount overhaul kit for the rear shock/strut assembly. This comprehensive kit includes the upper mount, bearing/bushing, washers and hardware and is designed for direct replacement of worn or fatigued rear mount assemblies.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2006 -08/08 Cars without PASM
• Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2006-08/08 Cars without PASM

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

What This Product Does:

• The top mount supports the top of the shock/strut: it holds it firmly in place while carrying the loads from the damper, spring and suspension movement. It also helps isolate unwanted noise/vibration from the car body.
• Over time the rubber mount may compress, degrade or split; the bearing/bushings may have play; hardware may have fatigue or corrosion. This causes unwanted movement, noise, ride/handling degradation.
• This overhaul kit replaces the mount and all associated hardware so the top of the damper is restored to correct geometry, correct mount stiffness and correct isolation.

Key Symptoms & When You Should Replace:

• Knocking, clunking or popping noises from the rear suspension when going over bumps or during load changes.
• Rear ride quality has deteriorated: more harshness, more vibration, or the rear feels “loose” or vague under cornering.
• Rear tyre wear or handling feel issues which could be caused by mount movement.
• You are already replacing rear shocks/struts or doing significant rear suspension work — this is an ideal time to renew the top mounts as preventative maintenance.
• Mount hardware is visibly degraded, bushings worn, or mount top plate shows signs of fatigue or rust.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores rear suspension performance & precision: A worn top mount allows unintended movement under load, which reduces handling precision, tyre contact and can degrade stability — especially important in a performance-oriented car.
  
• Eliminates noise & vibration: A tired mount often produces noise: clunks, creaks or vibrations. A fresh mount kit restores quiet operation.
  
• Prevents further damage: If the mount fails, the extra movement can lead to wear of the damper shaft, spring seat, or even cause damage to the strut tower or body mounting point.
  
• Efficient maintenance: Since access to the top mount is easiest when the rear damper is out or suspension is disassembled, doing the full kit replacement while you’re doing other rear suspension work is cost-effective.

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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Ensure your Porsche 987.2 Boxster rear suspension remains at its best with this comprehensive overhaul kit designed for the rear shock absorber top mount region. This kit restores the mount that secures your damper to the chassis, eliminating movement, noise and restoring handling precision.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-2012 (For Cars With PASM)
• Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-2012 (For Cars With PASM)

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

What This Product Does:

• The rear shock absorber top mount (sometimes called the strut mount) attaches the top of the rear damper/strut to the vehicle’s body or suspension tower. It carries the load from the spring/damper, secures the strut in correct vertical position and isolates road noise/vibration.
  
• Over time the mount rubber can degrade (crack, compress, wear), the bearing (if present) can develop play, the studs or hardware may corrode — leading to unwanted movement, noise, poor rear suspension behaviour or handling issues.
• The overhaul kit replaces the mount and all relevant hardware/fasteners so that the damper top-interface is renewed and restored, ensuring correct alignment, proper isolation and solid connection.
  
  

Sign Of Needing Replacement:

• A tired mount or bearing often causes knocking or creaking from the rear suspension—replacing the mount/kit cures these NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) symptoms.
• If the mount is compromised, it can increase stress on the shock absorber rod, spring seat, or mount tower. Renewing the mount protects those components.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores rear suspension performance & precision: The top mount is key to how the rear suspension reacts under load. When worn, the mount may flex or move under cornering/braking, reducing tyre contact, upsetting alignment and degrading handling.
• Cost‐efficient approach: If you're already undertaking rear suspension work (shock/strut replacement or spring change), replacing the mount and hardware at the same time avoids repeat labour and future issues.

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Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit.
Ensure your Porsche 987.2 Boxster rear suspension remains at its best with this comprehensive overhaul kit designed for the rear shock absorber top mount region. This kit restores the mount that secures your damper to the chassis, eliminating movement, noise and restoring handling precision.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-2012 (For Cars Without PASM)
• Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-2012 (For Cars Without PASM)

Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

What This Product Does:

• The rear shock absorber top mount (sometimes called the strut mount) attaches the top of the rear damper/strut to the vehicle’s body or suspension tower. It carries the load from the spring/damper, secures the strut in correct vertical position and isolates road noise/vibration.
  
• Over time the mount rubber can degrade (crack, compress, wear), the bearing (if present) can develop play, the studs or hardware may corrode — leading to unwanted movement, noise, poor rear suspension behaviour or handling issues.
• The overhaul kit replaces the mount and all relevant hardware/fasteners so that the damper top-interface is renewed and restored, ensuring correct alignment, proper isolation and solid connection.
  
  

Sign Of Needing Replacement:

• A tired mount or bearing often causes knocking or creaking from the rear suspension—replacing the mount/kit cures these NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) symptoms.
• If the mount is compromised, it can increase stress on the shock absorber rod, spring seat, or mount tower. Renewing the mount protects those components.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Restores rear suspension performance & precision: The top mount is key to how the rear suspension reacts under load. When worn, the mount may flex or move under cornering/braking, reducing tyre contact, upsetting alignment and degrading handling.
• Cost‐efficient approach: If you're already undertaking rear suspension work (shock/strut replacement or spring change), replacing the mount and hardware at the same time avoids repeat labour and future issues.

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Refresh your 986 Boxster's rear suspension with this comprehensive kit, including new standard replacement shock absorbers, coil springs, top mounts, dust covers, bump stops, and essential fasteners.

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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Refresh your 986 Boxster's rear suspension with this comprehensive kit, including new standard replacement shock absorbers, coil springs, top mounts, dust covers, bump stops, and essential fasteners.

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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Refresh your 987 Boxster's rear suspension with this comprehensive kit, including new standard replacement shock absorbers, coil springs, top mounts, dust covers, bump stops, and essential fasteners.

Suitable for models with a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission (PR 481 / 480) and without sports suspension or PASM (PR 475).

 
Porsche 987 Boxster 2.7L 2006-08

NOTE: This kit is not suitable for 2005 model year Boxsters.

Kit Contents:

2x Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers (Standard Replacement)
2x OE-Match Coil Springs (Standard Replacement)
2x OE-Match Top Mounts
6x OE-Match M8 Lock Nuts for Top Mounts
2x Genuine Porsche M14 Nuts for Shock Absorbers
2x Genuine Porsche Metal Coil Spring Supports
2x OE-Match Shock Absorber Compensating Plates (3mm)
2x Genuine Porsche Shock Absorber Compensating Plates (6mm)
4x OE-Match Metal Cup Washers
1x OE-Match Bump Stop & Bellows Kit

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Refresh your 987-1 Boxster's rear suspension with this comprehensive kit, including new standard replacement shock absorbers, coil springs, top mounts, dust covers, bump stops, and essential fasteners. 

Suitable for 'S' models equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission (PR 480) and without sports suspension/PASM (PR 475).


Porsche 987-1 Boxster S 3.4L 2006-08

Kit Contents:
2x Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers (Standard Replacement)
2x OE Match Coil Springs (Standard Replacement)
2x OE Match Top Mounts

6x OE Match M8 Lock Nuts for Top Mounts
2x OE Match Shock Absorber Compensating Plate (3mm)
4x OE Match Upper & Lower Stop Plates / Washers
1x OE Match Bump Stop & Dust Cover Kit
2x Genuine Porsche Shock Absorber Compensating Plate (6mm)
2x Genuine Porsche Coil Spring Support Ring
2x Genuine Porsche M14 x 1.5 Nuts for Shock Absorber

NOTE: This kit is not suitable for 2005 Boxster S 3.2L models.

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Refresh your 987-2 Boxster's rear suspension with this comprehensive kit, including new standard replacement shock absorbers, coil springs, top mounts, dust covers, bump stops, and essential fasteners. 

Suitable for 'S' models equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission (PR 480) and without sports suspension/PASM (PR 475).


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Kit Contents:
2x Bilstein B4 Shock Absorbers (Standard Replacement)
2x OE Match Coil Springs (Standard Replacement)
2x OE Match Top Mounts

6x OE Match M8 Lock Nuts for Top Mounts
2x OE Match Coil Spring Support Ring
4x OE Match Upper & Lower Stop Plates / Washers
1x OE Match Bump Stop & Dust Cover Kit
2x Genuine Porsche Shock Absorber Compensating Plate (3mm)
2x Genuine Porsche Shock Absorber Compensating Plate (6mm)
2x Genuine Porsche M14 x 1.5 Nuts for Shock Absorber

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Shock Absorber Mounting Overhaul Kit REAR
Price is for EACH SIDE so for both sides you will need to order 2 kits. Please also add top mounts if you required them



Including shock absorber Bellow, Bump Stop, supporting plate, Compensating plate, Washers & Nut.

Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
Parts Diagram ref No's 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.

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Shock Absorber Mounting Overhaul Kit REAR
Price is for BOTH SIDES
Please also add top mounts if you required them



Including shock absorber Bellow, Bump Stop, supporting plate, Compensating plate, Washers & Nut.

Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
Parts Diagram ref No's 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.

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Shock absorber supporting mounts, rear.
SET OF 2



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Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
Porsche 987 Boxster MKI & MKII 2005>>
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