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  1. 12th April 2015, 11:04 AM #1
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    Exactly what is it I have here?

    Yesterday I was poking around my 2011 3.0L D4 HSE with the wheels off checking brake pad wear and generally being far too inquisitive. I have begun to wonder about air bag and shock absorber life (126,000km) so was taking particular note of these items. It was then I saw a few very grubby 'stickers' on the air bag outer metal casing. I cleaned the stickers off and to my surprise the front air bags and I assume shocks were manufactured / assembled in 2008. The rear air bags and shocks were dated 2009.

    According to some I am getting on a bit and not well educated so I might not have this correct but I always thought that the D4 had different rated shocks to that of the D3 or was that front control bits I am confusing with shocks etc?

    Am I right in thinking the shocks were/are different to the D3? Cause' if I am it begs a few more questions.

    If I am wrong then no harm done and I can go back into my normal daze.
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    D3 shocks other than MY05/06 versions will fit a D4 however the valving is different. Did you purchase your vehicle new or s/h?
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    Do you see 2013, 2014 or do you see a date that ends with .13, .14?
    My 09 build D4's original air-springs have 09.10.13 and 09.10.14 - yy.mm.dd format.
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    Information

    Graeme,

    My D4 was purchased Brand New in Sept 2011 32km on the clock when driving out of the show room! See the picture of a smiling salesman as he hands over my brand new D4.
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    The Date

    Thanks Graeme,

    Its a wheels off job tomorrow to check the dates again!
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    Quote Originally Posted by LGM View Post
    Graeme,

    My D4 was purchased Brand New in Sept 2011 32km on the clock when driving out of the show room! See the picture of a smiling salesman as he hands over my brand new D4.
    That salesman looks far too happy - did you drive a hard enough deal

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    The Big Grin

    Martin,

    I thought I was getting a reasonable deal at the time but I must admit to that nagging doubt! Mind you the D4 has been a great vehicle to drive and own
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    Back to front

    Graeme,

    Thanks for your explanation. I have checked the dates (pic of FR air strut) and with your information it now makes sense.
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