D3 Air Shocks - which one?

[PeterOZ]

Folks,
been having discussions with LR Direct in the UK about replacement air spring assemblies for my 2007, MY08 D3.

So . . .

Front air sping unit RNB501580:
I note for the front unit that there are 7 different types available. From $245 AUD through to $603 AUD.

Now I assume there is a quality difference. From what I have read on the forums I am best to stick to the OEM LR part. However there are 2 listed LR OEM units, so what is the difference?

Rear air sping unit RPD501090:

For the rear shock absorber there are two part numbers. RPD000309 with the VIN range 0 to 6A999999.
The second part number is RPD501090 with the VIN range 7A000001 to 9A999999.

For the later VIN I again note there are 5 varities to choose from ranging from $354 AUD through to $810 AUD. 2 options being LR OEM parts yet a big price difference between the 2 OEM LR units.

I am just on 200k on my D3 so not inclined to go for cheap options. I want good handling and longevity.

What is the difference between the cheap units and the OEM LR units?
[bigwhistle]

thanks in advance.

Regards
Peter

[Graeme]

Genuine LR D3 shocks fitted to my D4 were removed after 60K kms because the ride had become floaty/bouncy. Delphi D3 replacements from Britpart were removed after 47K kms for the same reason and didn't provide the initial control of the genuine LRs.