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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I am pretty mechanically inclined and have changed shocks on several other vehicles I've owned.
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I was wondering if anyone has personally changed the suspension on their Boxster and how difficult it is.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I am pretty mechanically inclined and have changed shocks on several other vehicles I've owned.
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Replace suspension

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I was wondering if anyone has personally changed the suspension on their Boxster and how difficult it is.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am pretty mechanically inclined and have changed shocks on several other vehicles I've owned. I was wondering if anyone has personally changed the suspension on their Boxster and how difficult it is. I hear it is time consuming. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Its tough, you'll need to pop off the hub from the lower control arms, toe links and trailing arms cause the body of the struts fall deep into the hub.

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