{"title":"Boxster (986) Suspension","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuspension for the \u003cstrong\u003e986 Boxster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein offers the full ladder: B4 for a straight OE-quality replacement, B6 for a genuine upgrade at factory height, and shortened B8 for cars on lowering springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrut assemblies arrive complete, which saves pressing a cartridge into a twenty-year-old housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatSixSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree Shipping · 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-performance-rear-strut-assembly-22-046222-porsche-986-boxster-1997-2004-sold-each","title":"Bilstein B6 Performance Rear Strut Assembly 22-046222 | Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004 Sold Each","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharpen the rear of your Boxster with the \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B6 Performance rear strut assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong\u003e22-046222\u003c\/strong\u003e. A complete monotube gas-pressure strut — damper and housing together — that improves body control without lowering the car or requiring new springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003e986 Boxster, 1997-2004\u003c\/strong\u003e. B6 Performance is a direct upgrade over OE, engineered to pair with your factory springs. Application-specific valving and monotube construction eliminate the aeration and fade that soften twin-tube dampers on a hard drive, giving consistent control cold or hot. Because this is a complete assembly rather than a cartridge insert, there is no strut rebuilding involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per axle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete strut assembly — no housing rebuild required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube gas-pressure design — no fade, no aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific valving developed for the 986 rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with factory springs — no spring change required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains factory ride height — B6 is the stock-height damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear position. Complete strut assembly. Sold each — order two for a complete axle. Confirm part number 22-046222 against your car before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"YOUR-INSTRUCTION-URL-HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear strut upgrade for the 986, from the original equipment supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatSixSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Porsche Performance Parts\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Shipping · Limited Lifetime Warranty · 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063149596922,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2611\/8650\/files\/bilstein-22-046222-b6-rear-strut-assembly-porsche-986-boxster.jpg?v=1787122380"},{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-performance-plus-rear-strut-assembly-22-046246-porsche-986-boxster-1997-2004-lowered-sport-suspension-only-sold-each","title":"Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Rear Strut Assembly 22-046246 | Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004 Lowered \/ Sport Suspension Only Sold Each","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B8 Performance Plus rear strut assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong\u003e22-046246\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the rear strut for a 986 Boxster that has already been lowered. A complete monotube gas-pressure strut with a \u003cstrong\u003eshortened body\u003c\/strong\u003e, valved to control a lowered chassis properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lowered or sport suspension only.\u003c\/strong\u003e B8 Performance Plus is built specifically to pair with aftermarket lowering springs or factory sport suspension. The shortened body is what makes that work — and it is also why this is the wrong part for a stock-height car. On factory springs a B8 runs out of travel, rides harshly and wears out early. \u003cstrong\u003eIf your Boxster sits at factory ride height, buy the B6 Performance rear strut assembly instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per axle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortened monotube body matched to a lowered ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete strut assembly — no housing rebuild required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmer, application-specific valving for lowering springs and stiffer anti-roll bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger tube diameter takes higher side loads than a conventional damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls the reduced travel a lowered car actually has\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear position. Complete strut assembly. Requires lowering springs or factory sport suspension — do not fit to a stock-height car. Sold each — order two for a complete axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"YOUR-INSTRUCTION-URL-HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right rear strut for a lowered 986, from the original equipment supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatSixSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Porsche Performance Parts\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Shipping · Limited Lifetime Warranty · 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063149727994,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2611\/8650\/files\/bilstein-22-046246-b8-rear-strut-assembly-porsche-986-boxster-lowered.png?v=1787122380"},{"product_id":"bilstein-b4-oe-replacement-front-strut-assembly-22-113313-porsche-986-boxster-1997-2004-sold-each","title":"Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Front Strut Assembly 22-113313 | Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004 Sold Each","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore your Boxster's front suspension to factory specification with the \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B4 OE Replacement front strut assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong\u003e22-113313\u003c\/strong\u003e. A complete strut built to original equipment specification — the correct choice when the goal is to put the car back to how it left the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003e986 Boxster, 1997-2004\u003c\/strong\u003e. B4 is Bilstein's OE replacement line: factory ride height, factory ride quality, factory damping characteristics. It is not a performance upgrade — \u003cstrong\u003eif you want sharper handling than stock, choose the B6 Performance strut assembly instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this is a complete assembly rather than a cartridge insert, there is no strut rebuilding involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per axle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to original equipment specification — factory ride and handling restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete strut assembly — no housing rebuild required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit, no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains factory ride height and factory spring rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the supplier that built the original equipment for these cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front position. Complete strut assembly, OE replacement specification. Sold each — order two for a complete axle. Confirm part number 22-113313 against your car before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"YOUR-INSTRUCTION-URL-HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFactory specification, from the original equipment supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatSixSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Porsche Performance Parts\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Shipping · Limited Lifetime Warranty · 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063153791226,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2611\/8650\/files\/bilstein-22-113313-b4-front-strut-assembly-porsche-986-boxster.jpg?v=1787122380"},{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-performance-front-strut-assembly-22-046215-porsche-986-boxster-1997-2004-sold-each","title":"Bilstein B6 Performance Front Strut Assembly 22-046215 | Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004 Sold Each","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharpen the front end of your Boxster with the \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B6 Performance front strut assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong\u003e22-046215\u003c\/strong\u003e. A complete monotube gas-pressure strut — damper and housing together — that improves turn-in and control without lowering the car or requiring new springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFits the \u003cstrong\u003e986 Boxster, 1997-2004\u003c\/strong\u003e. B6 Performance is a direct upgrade over OE, engineered to pair with your factory springs. Application-specific valving and monotube construction eliminate the aeration and fade that soften twin-tube dampers on a hard drive, giving consistent control cold or hot. Because this is a complete assembly rather than a cartridge insert, there is no strut rebuilding involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per axle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete strut assembly — no housing rebuild required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube gas-pressure design — no fade, no aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific valving developed for the 986 front axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with factory springs — no spring change required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains factory ride height — B6 is the stock-height damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front position. Complete strut assembly. Sold each — order two for a complete axle. Confirm part number 22-046215 against your car before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"YOUR-INSTRUCTION-URL-HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front strut upgrade for the 986, from the original equipment supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatSixSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Porsche Performance Parts\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Shipping · Limited Lifetime Warranty · 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063153922298,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2611\/8650\/files\/bilstein-22-046215-b6-front-strut-assembly-porsche-986-boxster.jpg?v=1787122380"},{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-performance-plus-front-strut-assembly-22-046239-porsche-986-boxster-1997-2004-lowered-sport-suspension-only-sold-each","title":"Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Front Strut Assembly 22-046239 | Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004 Lowered \/ Sport Suspension Only Sold Each","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B8 Performance Plus front strut assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, part number \u003cstrong\u003e22-046239\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the front strut for a 986 Boxster that has already been lowered. A complete monotube gas-pressure strut with a \u003cstrong\u003eshortened body\u003c\/strong\u003e, valved to control a lowered chassis properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor lowered or sport suspension only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the \u003cstrong\u003e986 Boxster, 1997-2004\u003c\/strong\u003e. B8 Performance Plus is built specifically to pair with aftermarket lowering springs or factory sport suspension. The shortened body is what makes that work — and it is also why this is the wrong part for a stock-height car. On factory springs a B8 runs out of travel, rides harshly and wears out early. \u003cstrong\u003eIf your Boxster sits at factory ride height, buy the B6 Performance front strut assembly instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per axle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortened monotube body matched to a lowered ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete strut assembly — no housing rebuild required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmer, application-specific valving for lowering springs and stiffer anti-roll bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger tube diameter takes higher side loads than a conventional damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls the reduced travel a lowered car actually has\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 986 Boxster 1997-2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front position. Complete strut assembly. Requires lowering springs or factory sport suspension — do not fit to a stock-height car. Sold each — order two for a complete axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"YOUR-INSTRUCTION-URL-HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right front strut for a lowered 986, from the original equipment supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlatSixSpirit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Porsche Performance Parts\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Shipping · Limited Lifetime Warranty · 30-Day Returns\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063242658042,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2611\/8650\/files\/bilstein-22-046239-b8-front-strut-assembly-porsche-986-boxster-lowered.jpg?v=1787122381"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.flatsixspirit.com\/collections\/suspension-boxster-986.oembed","provider":"FlatSixSpirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}