{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-front-twintube-strut-porsche-boxster-986","title":"Bilstein B8 96-97 Porsche Boxster (986) Front Twintube Strut Assembly","description":"\u003ch4\u003eFactory-Engineered Damping Restores Precise Boxster Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein B8 22-046239 front twintube strut assembly is engineered as a direct replacement for the 1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986), restoring the sharp, controlled handling the 986 chassis is known for. BIL22-046239 uses Bilstein's gas-charged twintube damping technology, matched to the factory or mildly lowered ride height, to deliver predictable body control without sacrificing daily ride quality. This strut assembly is engineered for owners running stock ride height or lowering springs up to a moderate drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas-charged twintube damping technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for factory Boxster 986 front struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with stock ride height and moderate lowering springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores factory-level handling precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete strut assembly for straightforward installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-046239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamper Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwintube, Gas Charged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein B8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne BIL22-046239 front strut assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Bilstein\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein has engineered gas-pressure shock absorbers and struts for OEM and aftermarket applications since 1954, with the B8 line providing factory-style twintube and monotube damping tuned for daily driven performance vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the BIL22-046239?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BIL22-046239 is a Bilstein B8 front twintube strut assembly built as a direct replacement for the 1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (986).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BIL22-046239 a complete strut assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, BIL22-046239 is sold as a complete strut assembly ready for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ride heights work with BIL22-046239?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBIL22-046239 is compatible with factory stock ride height and moderately lowered suspension setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Boxster models fit BIL22-046239?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBIL22-046239 fits the 1997-2004 Porsche Boxster 986 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BIL22-046239 gas charged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, BIL22-046239 uses Bilstein's gas-charged twintube damping design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes BIL22-046239 include a coil spring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, BIL22-046239 is a strut assembly designed to pair with your existing or upgraded coil spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BIL22-046239 for the front or rear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBIL22-046239 is a front strut assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does BIL22-046239 compare to factory struts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBIL22-046239 is engineered to restore or improve upon factory-level damping precision as the factory struts age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and support the vehicle, remove the front wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the brake caliper and disconnect the sway bar link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory strut assembly from the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall BIL22-046239 into the factory mounting location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the sway bar link and reinstall the brake caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all hardware to factory specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the wheel and repeat on the opposite side if replacing both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a wheel alignment after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46075676262479,"sku":"BIL22-046239","price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/Bilstein_B8_Front_Strut_Porsche_Boxster_986_1997-2004.jpg?v=1784305341","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/bilstein-b8-front-twintube-strut-porsche-boxster-986","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}