x73 DIY

[C4S Surgeon]

Loren, is this a potential DIY job. Looks like a simple bolt on/off the preassembled shock/spring then get it aligned?

[Loren]

Yes, I think so. You may still need to remove the lower ball joint in the front to get the strut assembly in.

[C4S Surgeon]

Loren, I'm game, how much of a bear is the ball joint?

[Loren]

I would try it without removing the ball joint first. Remove the swaybar first to relieve the pressure. If you can get the wheel hub down enough to get the old strut out (and the new strut in) then you won't need it.

If you end up needing it then just buy or rent a ball joint tool (that fits Porsche).

[C4S Surgeon]

Thanks Loren, BTW I nfind two pn's for the C4S,

4450038 I believe is the x73

445003X is just the euro 20mm lowering kit I think.

[Loren]

000 044 500 38 is the RoW 20 mm lower X73 kit for C4S.

[C4S Surgeon]

Loren, do you find a different pn for the row 20mm lowering kit vs the x73 for thje C4S. Gert lists two different parts on his site, I'm trying to get the x73 not the lower version of stock, HELP, I'm so confused.

[Loren]

You lost me there... there is only one x73 kit for a C4S on Carnewal.com.

There is a kit for C4 "turbo look" - which will I believe is the RoW standard sport suspension for a C4S (this is lower than the US standard sport suspension). If you are not sure email Gert - he is very good at getting you the right parts.

[C4S Surgeon]

Some porsche dealers are selling the lowering kit as the x73, claiming they are one in the same at a dramatic price reduction, that's where the confusion set in. I can't believe they are one in the same, different pn's, right?