Porsche Cayman GTS
Observed 2015–2019 (US EPA) · observed model years, not a production range
- Porsche Boxster Rear Strut Replacement DIY (1997-2012 Porsche 986, 987 Boxster, Cayman)
FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 19 Sep 2026
►Strut replacements are a common suspension repair for all vehicles on the road. The rear struts in a 986 Boxster aren't anything special and have the same general replacement interval as those in passenger cars: anywhere between 60,000 and 80,000 miles. When they wear out, they won't dampen the road forces as much, leading to a floaty, bouncy ride. If left long enough, they can even clunk when driving over bumps. Although the rear struts aren't special, the replacement process is. To remove the rear strut, you'll need to disconnect the toe arm and remove the axle from the hub to swing the kn…
- Porsche Boxster Front Control Arm Replacement DIY (1997-2012 Porsche 986, 987 Boxster, Cayman)
FCP Euro · FCP Euro · 18 Sep 2026
►Replacing the front control arms on your Porsche 986 Boxster is one of the most important jobs you can do to ensure the handling is at its best. Control arms are a crucial link in a vehicle's suspension, connecting the suspension to a vehicle's subframe. The Boxster's arms have bushings and a ball joint, each of which wears out over thousands of miles until it's no longer fit. That typically results in vague steering feel and a loose front-end feeling. Replacing the front control arms on a 986 Boxster is as straightforward as it gets. You'll have to remove a few bolts and a couple of nuts, b…