Yes sir, had them on about a year and a half now, kein problem! Just had a fresh alignment the other day too.

 

I've decided to go with the basic bushing replacement. I'll let everyone know how it goes. I figured it was cheap enough that I could always do something else if I wasn't happy.

Later, Steve

 

Steve, are you going to be doing the work yourself? It would be pretty cool if you could take some pics along the way. I know a lot of guys get stuck deciding which way to go regarding the camber plates when upgrading suspension. If replacing the bushings isn't too much of a pain, based on the much lower price it could make decision much easier.

Keep us posted!

 

Will do

 

How much are new OEM top mounts? I see them around $300 a side. The whole top mount needs to be replaced correct? There is not cheaper solution is there?

 

You can find them for about 220 shipped each if you search around hard enough. I believe Part numbers are: 996 343 015 04 and 996 343 016 04

 

I did. I got as low as $255 from ECS tuning. I guess I'll keep searching.

 

You may also want to consider replacing the front upper strut bearings as well. Part number: 996-343-501-00

 

In for pictures of install. ��

 

Here is a copy and paste from my order last year
This is the supplier
https://www.fcpeuro.com/

Item
Porsche Strut Mount Front Left Upper (911) - Genuine Porsche 99634301504
1 Porsche Strut Mount Bearing Plate (911) - Genuine Porsche 99634350100
Porsche Strut Mount Front Right Upper (911) - Genuine Porsche 99634301604

 

Not correct. You can remove and replace the actual bushing for around $80 (both sides). I have ordered the parts and will let you know how it works.

Later, Steve

 

Steve, I completely missed your post #14 where you outlined the 3 choices. My bad. Can't wait to see the results.

 

Did you go for the higher durometer pieces? I too am interested to hear how this works out!

 

I know Steve / OP has decided to replace the bushings so this won't apply to him.

Just wanted to point out that for anyone that decides to go with aftermarket camber plates. You should confirm with the manufacturer what other oem parts you will still need to reuse and or purchase replacements. I had spoken to Elephant regarding their camber plates a while back and you do need to use oem top bearings. These bearings are known to go bad so you should most likely buy 2 of them. Part# 996-343-501-00

Pics below are from my H&R Coilover notes (same installation as PSS10) thread here at 6SO...if you look at what I labled "bearing holder/bearing assembly" the new oem bearing is what you see on top.

If you look at my pic underneath you can see the two other oem parts that make up this bearing assembly. Chuck at Elephant told me you will not be using the rubber bushing with their camber plates but I would confirm regarding the metal holder (my guess is that it would not be used either). But you do need the oem bearings.




(notice in my pic it says "rubber cover must be used, that is with H&R coilovers & PSS10 with stock camber plates)

 

Unfortunately, the durometer is the same as stock. I would have preferred a stiffer bushing, but replacing an $80 part every 50,000 miles is okay in my book. I just felt the monoball option may be too noisy in our cars, seeing that they're not very quiet to begin with.

Later, Steve