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996 versus 993 suspension

GranburyChuck
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I have a 2000 996 and a buddy with a 1995 993 C2. We both need to replace the suspension (springs, shocks, rubber pieces) as well as brakes. I have replaced the springs on mine (996) once so sort of know how to do it. Is the 993 pretty similar? I was thinking that we could do both of them in 1 day. Although it did take me about 11 hours to do mine the first time (by myself) that is because I had a pretty pesky rear mount that took 2 hours to get off (other side took about 45 minutes). Same with the front, first one took about an hour, the second about 30 minutes. A lot of cleaning and looking over things filled the rest of the time.

Anyone done both kinds of cars and care to respond, thanks. I have some power tools (compressor, air ratchet, impact wrench) and a low clearance floor jack.

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I have a 2000 996 and a buddy with a 1995 993 C2. We both need to replace the suspension (springs, shocks, rubber pieces) as well as brakes. I have replaced the springs on mine (996) once so sort of know how to do it. Is the 993 pretty similar? I was thinking that we could do both of them in 1 day. Although it did take me about 11 hours to do mine the first time (by myself) that is because I had a pretty pesky rear mount that took 2 hours to get off (other side took about 45 minutes). Same with the front, first one took about an hour, the second about 30 minutes. A lot of cleaning and looking over things filled the rest of the time.

Anyone done both kinds of cars and care to respond, thanks. I have some power tools (compressor, air ratchet, impact wrench) and a low clearance floor jack.

Well both cars are Porsche but are quite different. Brakes should be no problem on either car. The 993 has the beautiful multi link rear suspension that is a work of art. I think it was way ahead of its time but i guess do to costs they no longer use it. Anyway hope these pics help...First two pics are 996 front then rear. And the last two are 993 Front and Rear.

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