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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
Fits - Left or Right
This product comes with 2 YEARS Warranty
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04 (Front and Rear)
Porsche 996 C2 1998-05 (Front only)
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- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
Fits - Left and Right side, Sold each.
Fits:
Porsche 996 C4 1997-2005
Porsche 996 C4S 2000-2005
Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-2005
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Diagram ref No. 5
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- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4 3.6L 2005-08
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- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C4S 3.8L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Turbo 2010-13
Porsche 996T / 996 C4
Porsche 997T / 997 C4
Upgrade your stock front swaybar with this simple bolt in replacement for the factory drop links. These drop link are cnc machined billet 6061 aluminum and angled to fit 997TT/ 996C4 / 997TT /997C4 w/factory struts or Bilstein PSS9 and PSS10's. Left & right hand threaded rodends allow for simple length adjustment to eliminate swaybar preload.
Correctly sized, precision, Teflon-lined rod-ends for smooth and quiet operation, long life, and high reliability. No wear and rattling problems, like those seen with other designs, due to undersized or low quality rod ends. Eliminates the factory compliant plastic drop link bushings that deflect under loading and quickly wear out. High misalignment, steel spacers allow for superior bind free operation and corrosion resistance. Precisely connects the stock or adjustable swaybar to the front strut assembly for improved feedback and swaybar response. Overall length is adjustable to accommodate either stock or adjustable swaybar requirements.
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
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- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
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- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
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Size: will fit 3/8", 7/16" and 10mm, 12mm rod ends.
Fits:
Porsche 996 C2, C4, C4S, Turbo, GT2, GT3
Porsche 997 C2, C2s, C4, C4s, Turbo, GT2, GT3
Porsche 986 Boxster / Boxster S
Porsche 987 Boxster / Boxster S
Porsche 987 Cayman / Cayman S
Porsche 991 C2, C2S, C4, C4S, Turbo, GT2, GT3
Porsche 981 Boxster / Boxster S
Porsche 981 Cayman / Cayman S / Cayman GT4
1 boot per rod end. Sold as pair.
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
The OE Match Front Drop Link is a replacement suspension component designed to connect the front anti-roll bar to the suspension assembly on Porsche 996 models.
Fits Left And Right Side.
Sold Each.
- Porsche 996 C4 1997 - 2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 2000 - 2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000 - 2005
Diagram Ref No 5
The drop link transfers suspension movement into the anti-roll bar, allowing the bar to resist excessive body roll when cornering. By linking the anti-roll bar to the suspension on each side of the vehicle, it helps maintain stability, steering response and predictable handling during changes of direction.
Drop links incorporate articulated joints that must move freely while remaining tight and secure. With age and mileage, these joints can develop play or become damaged, resulting in knocking noises and reduced effectiveness of the anti-roll bar system.
What This Product Does:
- Connects the front suspension to the anti-roll bar.
- Transfers suspension movement into the anti-roll bar.
- Helps reduce excessive body roll during cornering.
- Supports stable and predictable handling.
- Helps maintain consistent steering response.
- Allows the suspension and anti-roll bar to move through their intended range.
- Helps keep the vehicle balanced during changes of direction.
- Replaces a worn, loose or damaged original drop link.
- Helps eliminate suspension knocking caused by worn drop-link joints.
The front anti-roll bar and drop links work together to manage the difference in suspension movement between the left and right sides of the vehicle, helping the car remain composed through corners.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Common signs of a worn front drop link include:
- Knocking or clunking noises from the front suspension.
- Rattling over rough or uneven roads.
- Noise when travelling over speed bumps.
- Clicking or knocking when the suspension moves.
- Excessive play in the drop-link joints.
- Torn or damaged joint boots.
- Corrosion around the ball joints.
- Loose or damaged mounting hardware.
- Less precise suspension response.
- Increased movement or reduced stability during cornering.
- A front-end rattle that is most noticeable at lower speeds.
- Play detected during suspension inspection or MOT preparation.
A worn drop link often produces a distinctive knocking sound as the joint develops clearance and moves under suspension load.
Why Replacement Matters:
Although relatively small, the drop link is an important part of the anti-roll bar system. A worn joint can introduce unwanted movement between the suspension and anti-roll bar, reducing the system's ability to respond accurately to suspension movement.
Replacing worn drop links helps:
- Restore a secure connection to the anti-roll bar.
- Eliminate suspension knocks and rattles caused by joint play.
- Restore more consistent anti-roll bar operation.
- Maintain predictable cornering behaviour.
- Support accurate steering response.
- Reduce unwanted suspension movement.
- Maintain the intended handling characteristics of the vehicle.
If a drop link becomes severely worn or breaks completely, the anti-roll bar will no longer operate correctly through that mounting point.
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