rear trunk lid hinge

[dbuckius]

are these hinges (with shock), compatible with 986. Ebay only has 986 series replacement

thanks

d

[1schoir]

The "gas-pressure spring", as Porsche calls these trunk lid shocks or supports, has different part numbers for 986's and 987's.

For 986's, it's listed as 986 512 951 01 and shows that 2 are required.

For 987's, it's listed as 987 512 551 01 and shows only 1 as required.

Not sure if the parts are actually different. If you have a 987, you can verify whether there is only one strut required.

eBay has the part listed for 987 as well: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Boxster+987+trunk+lid+shock&_sacat=&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=Boxster+986+trunk+lid+shock&_osacat=0&bkBtn=&_trksid=p4506.m270.l1313

Regards, Maurice.

[dbuckius]

thank you for the infor. I almost bought the left side rear trunk lid hinge from 986's series just to see if it fits.

I bought a used 2005 few weeks ago...The left rear trunk lid has the hinge assy. without the shock. I just thought the left hinge has a broken flange.

d