Replacing rear shocks on a 2000 996

[dennism]

While flushing the brake fluid I discovered my left rear shock has leaked out a lot fluid so I presume it is shot.

Can anyone advise me on the following?

1) I suppose I should replace both rear shocks or should I? The car has 90,000 kms (55,000 miles) on it.

2) For new shocks I do not need any performance shocks as I just do city driving. Does anyone have any relatively inexpensive aftermarket suggestions?

3) They look easy to take out. Just undo top and bottom bolts while supporting the rear suspension so it does not fall down when bolts are removed. Is this correct? I would then take them to a garage to have the springs compressed, old shock removed etc.

Thanks in advance

Dennis

[Loren]

1. Yes, they should be replaced in pairs.

2. Try Sunset Porsche (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) for factory shocks. Factory shocks are actually very good.

3. Correct for R&R. You do not need a spring compressor for the rear shocks (in most cases). Just make sure you get the bump stop, washers, etc. put back on in the right order.