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Bilstein B4 shocks with standard springs

Andymuir

By Andymuir
in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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Andymuir

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Hi all

I need to replace the rear shocks on my 996 C4 Cab year 2000. I have mistakenly ordered the Bilstein B4 shocks which are intended for cars with uprated M030 suspension. I'm pretty sure my car has standard suspension as the old shocks had a brown circular sticker.

The Bilsteins are about 15mm shorter than the old shocks.

I need to get the car back on the road so I'm considering just fitting the new shocks with the standard old springs. Will this cause me big problems?

Appreciate any thoughts on this.

Thanks

Andy

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Andymuir

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Well, I fitted the new shocks with the old springs. The rear end feels fine, I'd say a little more supple but that might just be wishful thinking.

Just compresing the old shocks on the bench there was a noticable difference in the resistance offered and the one that seemed to be leaking felt rather rough. Also, one of the shocks had about 2 inches more travel than the other!

She's going for the road safety test on Friday so hopefully she'll be OK.

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