Standard Shock Absorber, Front, without PASM. Porsche 987 Boxster / 987C Cayman 2005-12  ›  98734304704

OE Match standard front shock absorber, intended for standard-chassis applications (must be purchased in pairs).

Fits

• Porsche Boxster 987
• Porsche Cayman 987C

ALL Cars with Standard Chassis
(*Not Cars with I475 PASM)

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering.

What This Product Does

The damper works with the front suspension spring to moderate compression and rebound. It limits repeated oscillation after a bump rather than supporting the vehicle’s weight or determining ride height on its own.

Functions

• Regulates upward and downward suspension travel.
• Damps spring oscillation after road disturbances.
• Controls unwanted movement at the front axle.
  
  

Technical Details

• Installation position: front axle.
• Specification: standard suspension, without PASM; I475-equipped vehicles are excluded.
• Recorded references: 98734304704, 98734304703 and 98734304702.
• Boxster diagram 402-00 identifies 98734304107, with two required for the assembly.
• Cayman diagram 402-000 identifies 98734304704, with two required for the assembly.
• Diagram quantities describe the vehicle assembly, not package contents.
  
  

Symptoms of Fault

• Several bounces before the front end settles.
• Noticeable dipping when the brakes are applied.
• Oil residue around the damper housing.
• Scalloped or irregular tyre wear.
• A floating sensation or indistinct steering feel.
• Knocks when crossing uneven surfaces.
  
  

These signs do not establish a damper fault by themselves. Springs, suspension joints, mounting bearings and alignment can produce overlapping symptoms, so inspection should precede replacement.

Why Replacement Matters

Renewal addresses leakage, damage or internal wear while retaining the intended standard-suspension specification. Inspect adjacent mounts, bushes and fixings during the work; replacing a damper will not resolve looseness elsewhere. OE Match focuses on Porsche replacement applications, with specification and fitment checks forming part of its component assessment.

FAQs

Must both front dampers be renewed?
The supplied instruction requires purchase in pairs. Plan the repair around both front positions rather than mixing a new unit with a worn counterpart.

Can this replace a PASM damper?
No. The stated application excludes cars equipped with I475 PASM.

Should the top mounts be changed too?
Inspect them for deterioration, noise or play and renew any faulty supporting components.

Is an alignment check needed afterwards?
Have the suspension geometry checked following installation and correct it where necessary.

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