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Old 11-09-2020, 09:12 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by John V View Post
So I haven't watched any videos nor have I dug into what is required to do a suspension swap. But I did the 80,000 mile service on my car the other day (plugs / drive belt / oil change / filters / inspection) and it looks pretty similar to my 986 under there. I recall from my 986 days that swapping out the rear struts required the axles and a few of the rear suspension links to be disconnected.

I don't suspect it'll be a problem, Nick likely has all the required tools. But on my 986 there was a specific type of tapered-fastener removal tool (a.k.a a ball joint splitter) required to get those links off without damaging them.

One of these

I have one, so if you need it let me know.
Pelican says the procedures are the same for 986 and 987.

So axle and (toe?) link need to be disconnected in the rear.
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