{"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\/products\/bilstein-b8-performance-plus-front-strut-assembly-22-046239-porsche-986-boxster-1997-2004-lowered-sport-suspension-only-sold-each","provider":"FlatSixSpirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}