Descrizione
Is your Porsche 997's suspension feeling worn? With 997s approaching 20 years old, most need new shocks, control arms, and bushings. In this video, I'll share my journey to refreshing my 997's suspension, tell you the total cost, show you the condition of the original suspension, and if it is worth it. Links to tools and parts below:
Porsche 997 Bilstein B4 Shocks (PASM):
- Front: https://amzn.to/4nf1Laq
- Rear: https://amzn.to/461L37G
Porsche 997 Bilstein B6 Shocks (PASM):
- Front: https://amzn.to/4lVlU4l
- Rear: https://amzn.to/4p7Jduv
Porsche 997 Bilstein B8 Shocks (PASM):
- Front: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/porsche-suspension-strut-assembly-911-35-118275
- Rear: https://amzn.to/4m7GsXF
- Download full list of parts required: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRQx-mJJ_RHdoJHDvhSUwZYvIrxmX7JlcqutRQk98Q4_5N46MDlYPXJhdLtENiahUIH6tAIZ6s3iXPB/pubhtml
- Torque Specs (via FCP Euro): https://www.fcpeuro.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-the-porsche-997-suspension
- 997 Front Control Arms DIY: https://youtu.be/e4KiwapIcCc?si=a1xB5t8khWlo3OPk
- 997 Rear Control Arms DIY: https://youtu.be/gO7lkNanTdI?si=4TpMyMrRzmUHB527
- 997 Shocks DIY: https://youtu.be/GLHRyAHRNcs?si=wgSlcfcY8nOySvAE
- 997 Tie Rods DIY: https://youtu.be/iD_2AiHlMHU?si=oxogTpGh0jwK6B7x
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- GoPro Hero Black: https://amzn.to/3b5KI99
- Rode VideoMicro Mic: http://amzn.to/2hJWMkY