WTB: Front Boge Strut Cartridges for '67-'68

[mshaver51]

I guess I need help on 2 levels. First, I'm looking for boge front strut cartridges for my '67-'68 911 Targa. I have a porsche part # from the book of 901-341-067-06, but it says "not for targa."

On the second level, I've tried to cross-match the boge part # without success. I think it is a 1-0701-32-388-F, but I would appreciate confirmation that the boge # is correct from those in the community with that information.

Please help.

[gregk1]

i have what you need a pair of koni inserts that i had in my 67 911 for about 800 miles i went to the green bilsienes so i removed these and are sitting on my shelf so they are in new condtion call 253-927-5870

[mshaver51]

gregk1,

thanks so much. please don't be offended, but i'm really trying to replace original equipment at this time. however, i will certainly keep you in mind if the boge option becomes impossible.

thank you.

[VintageExcellen]

I think if you want to retain Boge inserts then your closest bet is the 69+ type as seen here:

http://www.stoddard.com/911-1965-75/...41-903-00.html

Note that even though they say 69+ the inserts seem to have the same spec, the only difference is the length - SWB are longer and LWB are shorter. When you buy Bilsteins for SWB they come with a little spacer, maybe 1/4" tall. I would assume that the Boge for LWB should fit with a spacer. They way you would know is screw down the retaining collar - if your shock insert bounces up and down a little inside the housing then you need to space it or you will hear loud clunks in the suspension. The spacer can be fabricated easily.

The SWB 911S targas that I have has all ran Boge struts and the rumor was the Konis were too stiff for the targa body but I doubt they were a problem.

In the end if you want the best ride Bilstein is it, Koni and Boge are much more bouncy.