PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4 Shock absorber replacement Cost
2001–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$428–$4.5k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.2–3.5h
At a typical garage
Shock absorbers control body movement over bumps; worn shocks cause excessive bouncing, nose-diving under braking and reduced tyre contact with the road. They are typically replaced in pairs per axle. PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4 shock absorber replacement costs $428–$4545 per axle.
Typical parts included
- Shock absorber (damper) – front
- Shock absorber (damper) – rear
What affects the price
- Conventional shock vs coilover or integrated strut assembly
- OEM vs performance brand (Bilstein, Monroe, KYB)
- Whether springs need replacing at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Shock absorber replacement on a PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4 typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4, this is typically needed every 50,000–80,000 miles, or when noticeable bouncing or handling degradation occurs.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$468–$842
- ABS sensor replacement$193–$347
- ABS system bleeding$154–$277
- AC compressor clutch replacement$385–$693
- AC compressor replacement$413–$743
Shock absorber replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 3 Series Coupe$235–$423
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors$235–$423
- AUDI A5$235–$423
- SAAB 9-3 Coupe$235–$423
- FORD Mustang$233–$427
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