D3 Bonnet Strut Failure?

I have also just had the total failure of 1 strut.
Replaced both with genuine LR parts, they weren't expensive (about $40 each).

350NM if you want to source replacements elsewhere.

The remaining original strut seems to still have the full 350NM available, I can't compress it by hand without the leverage and weight of the bonnet.

Gday...

I had surfed the net and found prices that ranged from $98/pair up to $120/pair - plus freight/postage.

So I rang the local squealer and found they were $84/pair - genuine LR part (well the LR logo is on it :D).

So, the decision was made for me. Picked up the struts yesterday and fitted them this morning. The first strut replaced was completely cactus, but the bonnet remained open OK with one new one and one old one. However, as I had already bought two newies, I fitted both and now have an "OK" one for spare.

Thanks for the assistance.

Cheers - John

I asked about purchasing just one strut based on one existing strut is probably still OK.

The feeling was that the struts should be replaced in pairs as the old unreplaced strut will continue to slowly lose pressure but as the single new good one will initially adequately hold the bonnet up, the unseen twisting forces on the bonnet will lead to eventual future concerns.