Boxster Suspension

[symbiotico]

My car seems lower on the left side (driver) than the right side, could it be that the suspension has worn only on that side? Can it be raised to match the right side?

Or what other issues should I check for?

Thanks.

[tonythetarga]

What year and how many miles? Springs and shocks get tired after 60-70k.

[symbiotico]

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty sure the schock absorbers need to be changed. But is it normal that the left side is almost two inches lower than the right side?

[tonythetarga]

No, that is not normal on a Porsche or probably any other car. A spring could be broken or the previous owner could have been a very large person and just wore it out.

[Wayne 962]

That is indeed a clear sign that shocks and springs need to be replaced. It's not an easy job, but it's not too difficult either (about average). I've got some articles on this here:

Pelican Technical Article: Front/Rear Boxster Suspension Overhaul - 986 / 987

It might be a good time to upgrade too! Try on a PSS system for full adjustability? I have this on my Boxster, and it's very, very good on the track.

Pelican Technical Article: Performance Boxster Suspension / Lowering / Boxster PSS10 Installation - 986 / 987

-Wayne