Porsche 996 Comprehensive Suspension Overhaul - FGP Prep Book EP36

In episode 36 of FGP Prep Book a very lucky 996 Carrera receives a comprehensive overhaul to its suspension in the FGP workshop.

[@p____p4tel]

one of the most clear and interesting videos I've ever seen on KZbin from a garage undertaking suspension rebuild. Bravo

[@stevenquilter117]

Great video Keep them up 👍 I hear what your saying A nice one But to me looks neglected 20 year old suspension never been touched. How well would the rest of the car been looked after if this items have never been addressed. Just saying 🤔

[@craftingmat5425]

Really good content, very appreciated! I like the ducktail on the 996s... unfortunately I guess it is not street legal in Germany (where I live). A suspension refresh is a clear "must-do" in case it was untouched for more than 15yrs (which is highly likely, I have seen a lot...).

[@bobbydazzler8620]

Loving the fixed price idea guys

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

Big demand for this kind of refresh do it once and forget it

[@UncleFjester]

*Not the Millennial Hand Condoms jut to touch a dirty link* 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@derekgb3780]

I've used Meyle parts on BMW renovations and the only niggle I would state is that I've found the rubber bush components to degrade quite quickly. My personal choice in future would be somebody like Lemforder.

[@AndyB-iq4wz]

Yeah, a fixed price for the suspension work would be a great asset for both you and the customer.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

We will look to get this on the website shortly.

[@wilbertmcmaster8025]

Great video as usual. Yes, fixed price for the suspension rebuild is a great idea. This is work that will always become necessary and a fixed rate can be budgeted for. Keep up the good work.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

The request for overhauls is becoming more and more common. Thanks for your feedback.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Thanks very much. A fixed price for this overhaul will be added to the menu on the website shortly!

[@TobyK-r3e]

Would you be able to post or send me a complete list for a factory suspension overhaul for a 996 4cs? US based so shipping my car to you guys would break my budget...

[@simonrose8558]

The best produced and most informative video to date from FGP. Well done. The price should go onto the website. Let me know when the test car is ready do I may commit.

[@pshame4466]

I did this same overhaul on my 3/98 996 recently. Thrilled with how it feels, but was disappointed the M030 didn't lower the ride height at all from the former factory, stock US setting, and in fact I think it is now a bit higher. Seems like you experienced the same thing. I'm hoping it'll settle in as you said. In any event, I trust the Porsche engineers over the aftermarket stuff and am happy with the M030. Great content as always. More please!

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi RFK. The M030 is 10mm lower, but this is of course 10mm lower than new “standard” suspension, not 20+ year old sagging suspension!

[@Rockit181]

ROW M030 is lower than US stock and stock M030.

[@sholehan]

nicely done - did exactly the same job (well ok, same at the front, slihglty different on the back!) on a 130k milke 986 a few years back. People who havent done it will never realise - the difference is incredible, The old parts were 'fine'. Its a long, long time from being worn out to the point where you get knocks, leaky dampers, mot fails etc. I reckon the vast majority of 996 and 986 on the road are well overdue this. Peice mealing it a bit at a time is a waste, bite the bullet and go for it, its so worth it!

[@Douglas3.2Carrera]

As a 991.1 owner, I don’t even have that much interest in the 996, yet your channel is so fantastic, I watch it regardless, as the information provided is brilliant. Taking the time to go through the old suspension components, showing their weaknesses, failure points, etc., that’s what makes this channel so good… your time and effort creating these videos is much appreciated…

[@LordLauderdale]

Red that replacement brand doesn’t hold up long.

[@simonodell2103]

Elephant in the room ....wrong context

[@robinoconnor1203]

I would be interested in a full suspension rebuild, mine is a gen 2 996 C4S, I believe its all original, apart from one front corner that has new inner and outer track rods and a tuning fork, replaced a few days ago.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

We are going to add this job to our fixed price menu shortly.

[@sachamo100]

How much were the parts?

[@BarryFink]

For my 996.2 ('04) C2, thinking to go B4 Front / B6 Rear --Keeps factory height / road feel but B6 rears to balance out the heavier backend. Whats your professional take on that approach? Thx !

[@brandonhuddleston7310]

Can you message me more info on the brand you used here and any full replacement packs that might be available for the 996. Thank you

[@baldiepaul]

is their a list of the parts for this? maybe part no. for this ... would like to do this to my 996.1 Paul in Ireland

[@paulhaskett9322]

Nice video, very clear, i have just finished doing my C2, with standard Bilstein, metle arms and TRW drop links front and back. I believe TRW was the standard mount for the arms and drop links, I found that the TRW arms are very expensive , pratically the price durect from Porsche, that is why I went with Meyle. What is your feedback on TRW?

[@brandonhuddleston7310]

Did you ever produce a price for the full kit? I have a 2003 Carrera and would love to overhaul my suspension. Thank you

[@wernerdanler2742]

There was a time when we just replaced the bushings and ball joints. Now days you mostly see the whole suspension arms with those components factory installed. Are those arms worth salvaging and installing bushings and ball joints and cleaning them up, and then selling them on, maybe for a slightly reduced price? Does Porsche ship those directly to you from the factory or is there an independent dealer involved. Thanks Luke.

[@marcusjohnson3990]

Excellent and very informative video - well done! Is the fixed price option for all this work going to appear on the website soon? Or perhaps I’ve missed it? Thanks

[@jamesmitchell2286]

Great video as always. One thing why not change out the anti roll bar (sway bar) bushes at the same time for poly's there only 30£ and maybe power-coat the bar at the same time would look awesome if nothing else. Keep the videos coming maybe a engine rebuild

[@helgealm8069]

Too me the arms looks fine…Why not change the bushes (polyuretan)?

[@じゅんじゅん-n2f]

ILOVE996

[@Horizontally.Opposed]

Can we get a part number for the Bilstein MO30 Dampers? Thanks!

[@steveashborn4872]

Great video! Is there a full inclusive price on website? I couldn't find it

[@bankersbanker7301]

Why not replace the rear top mounts with the ball bearing vs foam pads while you were at it?

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

Definitely do a fixed price, they are getting to the stage where they will all need doing

[@christopherjohn159]

Any news on getting a price for this added to your website?

[@justinh7378]

hello, i would like to know the price of this work thx

[@nicktaylor5273]

Would love to know a fixed price please

[@timbermeister]

Great video again. There’s always demand for honest prices that are known prior to work commencing and quality service, just like you guys provide.

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@edwardwaugh5057]

Very interested in a fixed price. Would you do a Boxster 987?

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

We would indeed. Feel free to give us an email for a quotation.

[@johnmorrison27]

Great content as always 👍

[@epson552]

Nice seats 🫶

[@darrebroughton90]

Brilliant viewing .

[@aboyandhisdog]

That is some nasty corrosion. How many miles were on this car?

[@friendsgreenporsche5234]

Hi Tom, I disagree; it was one of the less corroded 996s. From memory, it was around 70,000 miles. Do you by any chance live in America or another sunshine blessed country?

[@aboyandhisdog]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Yes, I'm in Colorado and we don't have corrosion like that, but they do put Mag Chloride on the roads in the winter.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@@friendsgreenporsche5234 Stabiliser anti roll bar is pretty rough too!