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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I need help trying to understand which tie rod boots I need for an 02 base. It seems that they are dependent on the steering rack number. I called Porsche and was told that the current steering rack # is 996 347 011 But it started with the # 996 347 005 Then has been updated from that to 996 347 006 Then 996 347 007 Then 996 347 010 And is currently 996 347 011 From what I can discern from the catalog, the only difference in steering rack #’s is for right hand or left hand drive. But I may be wrong. It’s time for a suspension refresh and I am not sure what set of boots I need to get. As always, thanks for the help.

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996-347-191-02 is correct for both sides on a 2002 base Boxster, about $31 each at retail. Tried to post a link to this part in Porsche's parts system, but the site owners blocked the link, so here is the info: Home 2002 Porsche Boxster Steering Gear & Linkage 996-347-191-02 Tie Rod Boot - Porsche (996-347-191-02) Tie Rod Boot - Porsche (996-347-191-02) MSRP: $36.06 Discount: $4.44 (12.30% off) Sale Price: $31.62

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

JFP for the win, once again. Thank you maestro.

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Will ‘02 boxster S boots and inner rods work? I got em and don’t need em. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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I don’t know. Which brand of inner tie rods do you have? I am monitoring the thread for answers. Let’s see what we learn.

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TRW, I think. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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