Stabilus

Stabilus for Porsche

Stabilus is your global expert for high-quality motion control in a wide range of applications and industries. As the core brand of the Stabilus Group, we provide a leading range of Porsche gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical actuators

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Stabilus is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.

• Typical reasons to replace include a Porsche bonnet, boot, or tailgate that will not stay up, weak lift in cold weather, and upgrading tired gas struts to prevent accidental drops and damage.
• Common symptoms of worn Stabilus-type struts are bonnet/boot dropping, slow or uneven lift, creaking hinges, and oil residue on the strut body; a single weak strut can also twist the lid and stress hinges and mounts.
• Fit replacement gas struts in pairs for balanced force and even lifting, and always support the lid safely during removal and installation.
• Expect gas struts to feel weaker in low temperatures and check ball studs or mounting points for wear or corrosion when renewing them.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Chassis / Bodywork — Chassis and bodywork parts are typically used to repair accident damage, address corrosion in structural areas, or modify the shell for performance and restoration work while keeping the Porsche body straight and safe.

Front Lid Damper — Front lid dampers (gas struts) are replaced when the Porsche front boot lid no longer stays up securely or feels heavy to lift, restoring safe, smooth bonnet operation.

Rear Lid Damper — Rear lid dampers support Porsche engine covers and rear hatches and are renewed when the lid drops unexpectedly, becomes hard to lift, or shows signs of oil leakage from the strut.

Brakes — Brake components are changed to restore stopping performance, resolve vibration or noise issues, or upgrade a Porsche for fast road or track use while maintaining safety.

Handbrake Shoes — Handbrake shoes are renewed when the parking brake no longer holds securely on inclines, lever travel becomes excessive, or the linings are worn or contaminated, helping your Porsche pass safety and MOT checks.

Explore Stabilus at Design911

View the current Stabilus range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts.