{"product_id":"stg-996-997-rear-dogbone-spherical-bearing-kit","title":"STG 996 \/ 997 Rear Dogbone Spherical Bearing Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eSTG Porsche 996 \/ 997 Rear Dogbone Spherical Bearing Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"336\"\u003ePrecision drivetrain control for road \u0026amp; track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eUpgrade the rear drivetrain stability of your Porsche 996 or 997 with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eSTG Rear Dogbone Spherical Bearing Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered to eliminate compliance in the factory rubber mount and deliver sharper throttle response, improved traction, and more consistent handling under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eenthusiasts who demand precision\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit replaces the OEM rubber bushing with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"753\"\u003ehigh-quality spherical bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e, significantly reducing unwanted drivetrain movement without compromising durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eWhy Upgrade the Rear Dogbone Mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eThe factory rear dogbone mount allows excessive drivetrain flex, particularly during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eHard acceleration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eAggressive gear changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eTrack driving or fast road use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eOver time, this compliance leads to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eSloppy throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eInconsistent rear-end behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eAccelerated wear in surrounding mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eThe STG solution directly addresses these issues by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003epositively locating the drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring power is transferred to the road with minimal loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; 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