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Front Shock Absorber Top Mount & Overhaul Kit. Porsche 981 Boxster 2012-16 Without PASM ❭ SUSPENSIONKIT981-FR-1
- Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16
Restore the critical upper mounting point of your front suspension with this comprehensive overhaul kit. Designed for the front strut tower on Porsche 981 Boxster, this kit includes the top mount, bearing and all required hardware such as nuts, washers, bump stop/dust cover components.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16 (For Cars Without PASM)
- Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16 (For Cars Without PASM)
Diagram Ref No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13
What This Product Does:
- The shock absorber top mount (sometimes called “strut mount” or “upper mount”) attaches the top of the front damper/strut assembly to the vehicle’s body/strut tower. It supports the spring/damper load, allows steering movement (via the bearing), and isolates noise/vibration.
- Over time, the rubber mount may degrade, the bearing can bind or wear, hardware may corrode — leading to poor ride, noise, loss of precision.
- The overhaul kit replaces the mount, bearing and all relevant hardware so the top of your front suspension is restored to correct specification — improving longevity, ride quality, handling, and eliminating common wear symptoms.
When You Should Consider Replacement:
- Knocking, creaking or clunking from the top of the strut tower when driving over bumps or turning the steering wheel.
- Steering or handling feel degraded: less precision, vague feedback, increased body roll, front-end wander.
- Suspension ride quality worsened, front-end noise or vibration transmitted into the cabin.
- You are replacing front shocks/struts: since the top mount must be removed for that job, it’s efficient to replace the mount/bearing/hardware at the same time.
- Mount or bearing visibly worn: If inspection shows the mount rubber cracked, bearing flattened or play exists, the overhaul kit is justified.
- Preserves ride & handling performance: The front suspension’s mount integrity influences tyre contact patch, cornering stability, and steering precision. A worn mount can compromise all of these.
- Eliminates noise & improves NVH: Worn mounts or bearings contribute to noise, creaks, clunks and general poor ride comfort. Replacing them improves refinement and comfort.
- Prevents further damage: If the top mount fails or deforms, the strut, spring seat, bearing or body mounting may suffer damage. A fresh kit protects the rest of the suspension.
- More cost-effective in service: Since the strut top mount is accessed when the strut is removed, it’s efficient to replace the mount kit at the same time rather than later.
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SUSPENSIONKIT981-FR-1
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This kit is comprised of the following items:
- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.8L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93
FRONT
Fits:
Porsche 964 1989-94 All models
Diagram ref no 15
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96434151180
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- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93


Porsche 964 C2 / C4 1989-94
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Diagram ref no 2
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96434301803
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- Porsche 964 (911) C2 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) C4 1989-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) RS 3.8L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.3L 1991-93
- Porsche 964 (911) TURBO 3.6L 1991-93
- Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) RS 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C2S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
- Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO S 1994-97
Fits:
Porsche 964 1989-94 All models
Porsche 993 1994-98 All models
Diagram ref no 4
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96434350700
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