Monoball Suspension Bearings

For Porsche 996, 997

Performance – Sticky tires generate corner loads that compress rubber bushings. Camber and toe wander, requiring constant driver correction to compensate. Monoballs replace rubber with spherical bearings that hold precise camber and toe, making the car predictable and easier to drive fast.

Weather Seals – Our proprietary-design Monoball cartridges have weather seals to keep dirt out and extend product life.Dirt and water contaminate ordinary products and accelerate wear.

 
GT3 Monoball Bearing Inner LCA For Porsche 996, 997, 991, 992, Boxster, Cayman

GT3 Monoball Bearing Inner LCA

Self-Aligning Precision Inner LCA

Unlike the factory rubber bushed GT3 inner control arms, our spherical bearings do not deflect under load and they are fully weather sealed to keep out water and grit for extended life.

To be paired with the Elephant Racing GT3 outer control arms.

Compatibility

  • Use in combination with factory GT3 street type control arm only
  • Does not fit 991 GT3 or GT4 arms
  • Easy Bolt-On
  • Weather-sealed
  • Sold as pair
  • Front and Rear for 996, 997, 986, 987, 981, 718
  • Front only on 991, 992
GT3 Monoball Bearing Inner LCA For Porsche 996, 997, 991, 992, Boxster, Cayman
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Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2180030-Spherical Bearing Module,
'97+ 996, 997, 986, 987, 981, 718 w/ GT3 ERX style control arms (front/rear),
‘12+ 991, 992 w/ GT3 ERX style control arms (front only)
Not For '12+ GT3/GT4
1 pair req'd per Axle
 
Lower Control Arm Eccentric Monoballs For Porsche 996, 997, 991, 992, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Lower Control Arm Eccentric Monoballs

Our Eccentric Control Arm Monoball Cartridges replace inner rubber bushings with spherical bearings, providing low friction and precisely holding camber settings. The eccentric design allows increasing or decreasing camber, as needed.

Porsche 996 lower wishbone control arm increasedcamber

Increasing Camber – Position the eccentric to maximize Lower Wishbone length, adding about .86 degree of negative camber on the 996/997 rear suspension, about .36 degree of negative camber on the Boxster rear suspension, and .39 degrees on the 996/997/Boxster front suspension. Cost effective for cars that just want extra camber. For even more camber and ease of adjustment, see our GT3 type fully adjustable control arms.

Porsche 996 lower wishbone control arm decreased camberDecreasing Camber – Position the eccentric to minimize Lower Wishbone length. Perfect for lowered cars that have too much negative camber and want to get back to factory camber settings to minimize tire wear on the street. Makes rear camber about .86 degrees more positive & front camber about .39 degrees positive for 996/997 while Boxsters will get about .39 degrees positive front and .36 degrees positive rear.

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 Lower wishbone (control arm) eccentric monoballs For Porsche 996/997 installation

Made from hardened steel, plated and weather-sealed, these bearings are made to last. Fits the front or rear stock and GT3 type control arms. Sized to fit factory original control arms. Not compatible with some aftermarket replacement control arms that use a larger non-stock size bushing.

Lower Control Arm Eccentric Monoballs For Porsche 996, 997, 991, 992, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2260006-'97-'16 996/997/986/987/981 front & rear,
'12-'19 991 front only,
'20+ 992 front only
1 pair req'd per Car

Links for Lower Control Arm Eccentric Monoballs


 
Upper Strut/Shock Monoball Cartridge For Porsche 996, 997, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Upper Strut/Shock Monoball Cartridge

Cartridges install easily to replace rubber bushings for 996/997/Boxster/Cayman. An excellent alternative to our QuickChange Camber Plates for cars that don’t need more camber but still want the handling precision of a spherical bearing monoball. Spherical bearings improve performance. The spherical bearings pivot freely, but eliminate the deflection that is inherent with the factory rubber bushings.

Eliminating Deflection Is Important For Two Reasons

  • The factory rubber acts as a spring in series with the strut. This rubber spring-action is completely un-damped and reduces the struts ability to control the tire contact patch. The spherical bearing allows the strut damper to do its job and control the contact patch.
  • The factory rubber deflects sideways under cornering loads, causing loss of camber just when you need it most. Our spherical bearings eliminate the deflection, maintaining stable and predictable camber.
Camber plate monoball cartridge installation for Porsche 996, 997, Boxster, Cayman

Shown with front 996, 997, Boxster, Cayman factory camber plate, not included

Porsche Boxster Monoball Bushing Installed

Shown with rear Boxster, Cayman strut mount, not included

Upper Strut/Shock Monoball Cartridge For Porsche 996, 997, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2011002-'99-'12 996/997 front,
'97-'12 986/987 front & rear
1 pair req'd per Axle

Links for Upper Strut/Shock Monoball Cartridge


 
Rear Upper Control Arm Concentric Monoballs For Porsche 996, 997

Rear Upper Control Arm Concentric Monoballs

Complete kit for the rear 996 and 997 upper control arms. Includes weather-sealed monoball cartridge replacements for the bushings of the rear upper control arms. Includes 8 cartridges.
Upper control arm concentric monoballs (rear) installation for Porsche 996/997
Rear Upper Control Arm Concentric Monoballs For Porsche 996, 997

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2260010-'99-'12 996/997, 8 bushings per kit
1 kit req'd per Car

Links for Rear Upper Control Arm Concentric Monoballs


 
Rear Upper Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge For Porsche 996, 997

Rear Upper Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge

Upper shock mount cartridges install easily into 1999-2005 Porsche 996 cars. Spherical bearings improve performance. The spherical bearings pivot freely, but eliminate the deflection that is inherent with the factory rubber bushings.
Rear Upper Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge For Porsche 996, 997

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2011017-'99-'05 996
1 pair req'd per Car
2011018-'05-'11 997
1 pair req'd per Car

Links for Rear Upper Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge


 
Rear Lower Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge For Porsche 997

Rear Lower Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge

This kit provides an easy and cost effective way to replace the rear lower shock mount bushings in the existing upright (wheel carrier). With the oldest 997 cars coming out in 2005, we are seeing these original bushings reaching end of life with increasing frequency.

The factory does not make this bushing available separately from the upright. Historically, replacement of a failed bushing required a complete new upright with bushing included.

Our kit is not only cost effective and easy to install, but performance is enhanced. The spherical bearing eliminates the compliance of the original rubber bushing, allowing the shock to directly control the mass/spring system without interference of rubber in between. This is the reason that race shocks are mounted with spherical bearings instead of rubber.

The result is superior grip and performance.

  • We highly recommend getting our removal and installation tool 2260024, which allows you to install this kit without removing the upright from the car.
Rear Lower Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge For Porsche 997

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2260023-'05-'11 997
1 pair req'd per Car
 
Rear Toe Control Arm Monoballs For Porsche 993, 996, 997, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Rear Toe Control Arm Monoballs

Ball Joints

Complete kit for the rear 993, 996/997, Boxster & Cayman toe control arms. Includes weather-sealed monoball cartridge replacements for the bushings of the rear toe control arms (track rod). Includes 2 cartridges.
Toe control arm monoballs (rear) installation for Porsche 996/997

Rear Toe Control Arm Monoballs For Porsche 993, 996, 997, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2260014-'95-'16 993/996/997/986/987/981
1 pair req'd per Car
 
Control Arm Bushing Tool For Porsche 996, 997, 991, 992, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Control Arm Bushing Tool

Simplify the installation process of Monoball products and replacement bushings.

Our two piece cup and piston tools allow for simple bushing extraction and insertion without removal of the wheel carriers or control arms. No need to use a shop press. The tools are designed to precisely fit the bushing circumference, preventing accidental damage to the bushing and ensuring proper installation.

  • Front Lower Control Arm only on 991
  • Front and rear control arms on the 996, 997, 986, 987, & 981
We have tools for the LCA central bushings, the rear upright LCA bushings, and the rear upright shock mount bushings.
Control Arm Bushing Tool For Porsche 996, 997, 991, 992, 986 and 987 Boxster, Cayman

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2260019-'97-'16 986/987/996/997/981,
'12+ 991/992 Front lower control arm central bushing
removal / installation
1 req'd per Lifetime

Links for Control Arm Bushing Tool


 
Rear Lower Shock Mount Tool For Porsche 997

Rear Lower Shock Mount Tool

This tool is intended specifically for our part 2260023, 997 rear shock shock lower moonball kit. It enables you to remove and replace the bushing without removing the upright from the car.
Rear Lower Shock Mount Tool For Porsche 997

Application Table

Part No. Stock Equiv. Fitment & Configuration
2260024-'05-'11 997
1 req'd per Lifetime

Rubber Bushings and Bushing Tool

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Front or Rear

GT3 Monoball Bearing Inner LCA for Porsches
GT3 Monoball Bearing Inner LCA
#2180030
Spherical Bearing Module,
'97+ 996, 997, 986, 987, 981, 718 w/ GT3 ERX style control arms (front/rear),
‘12+ 991, 992 w/ GT3 ERX style control arms (front only)
Not For '12+ GT3/GT4
1 pair, req'd per axle
$340.00 pair
Lower Control Arm Eccentric Monoballs for Porsches
Lower Control Arm Eccentric Monoballs
#2260006
'97-'16 996/997/986/987/981 front & rear,
'12-'19 991 front only,
'20+ 992 front only
1 pair, req'd per car
$390.00 pair
Upper Strut/Shock Monoball Cartridge for Porsches
Upper Strut/Shock Monoball Cartridge
#2011002
'99-'12 996/997 front,
'97-'12 986/987 front & rear
1 pair, req'd per axle
$325.00 pair

Rear

Rear Upper Control Arm Concentric Monoballs for Porsches
Rear Upper Control Arm Concentric Monoballs
#2260010
'99-'12 996/997, 8 bushings per kit
1 kit, req'd per car
$880.00 kit
Rear Upper Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge for Porsches
Rear Upper Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge
$345.00 pair
Rear Lower Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge for Porsches
Rear Lower Shock Mount Monoball Cartridge
#2260023
'05-'11 997
1 pair, req'd per car
$400.00 pair
Rear Toe Control Arm Monoballs for Porsches
Rear Toe Control Arm Monoballs
#2260014
'95-'16 993/996/997/986/987/981
1 pair, req'd per car
$275.00 pair

Tools

Control Arm Bushing Tool for Porsches
Control Arm Bushing Tool
#2260019
'97-'16 986/987/996/997/981,
'12+ 991/992 Front lower control arm central bushing
removal / installation
1 req'd per lifetime
$80.00 each
Rear Lower Shock Mount Tool for Porsches
Rear Lower Shock Mount Tool
#2260024
'05-'11 997
1 req'd per lifetime
$95.00 each