DIY 996 997 Porsche 911 Meyle vs OEM Front Thrust Arm Replacement and RSS Bushing Install

DIY 996 997 Porsche 911 Meyle vs OEM Front Thrust Arm Replacement and RSS Bushing Install

A fairly comprehensive clip that covers the DIY process of Porsche 996 and 997 front axle thrust arm re Your friendly neighborhood World and National Championship winning mechanic tackles 911 repairs in his driveway.

This clip is the second of a two part repair overviewing the differences between Meyle aftermarket thrust arms and the OEM Porsche arms. Also covered is a brief overview of the removal and of installation of the arms, tools needed and some thoughts on the RSS brand solid thrust arm bushings and semi-solid engine mounts. A few minutes are also dedicated to brake lining inspection. placement. Also compares the Meyle aftermarket replacement to the OEM Porsche piece.

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Erol Fox says:

You got meylE correct. Next, it's a porschE, not porsh. It's not a French car πŸ˜‰

Dianel Romero says:

Awesome tutorial. Can you post the tools also in the comments?

PIF DIY says:

This is a great tutorial with all the information needed. I'll be following this is the next month or two while going through my car's suspension. Thanks for taking the time to post this. Looking forward to any other projects you'll be doing to your 911!

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