Thread: OEM vs Genuine Struts

Have a read of this thread:
Air strut replacement
Mixed experiences with non-LR.

Scott

Thanks for that. I might just have to stagger replacements and just buy the genuine ones.
Thanks for the heads up

Importing your own from UK sellers may also save some coins.
Andrew

If not already done, I suggest that you check that the air-spring is actually leaking rather than invest in replacements without checking only to discover that the corner still drops due to a leaking valve block or loose pipe connection. Put the vehicle at off-road height then spray soapy solution on the folds, the air fitting at the top and the front valve block.

It was fair to say the I had only begun to notice a deterioration in the ride of my D4 in recent times. That was not to say that I had any signs that the airbags themselves had given up. I discussed this ride issue with my local LR service agent. Their advice was that my D4 had reached the point where shocks were most probably 'shot' so to speak. They advised replacing the airbag and shocks as one unit and to stick with LR originals. When I asked re options they did say the could fit 'others' if that is what I wanted to do. I must admit to drawing breath when advised of the price to replace the shocks and airbags as one unit. In the end, after some research and consideration of price vs performance, I decided to take the plunge. I did not want to fork out all the loot in one hit so opted to stagger the replacements as discussed by 'duderduderini' below.

I had the fronts done using genuine LR units and was astounded at the ride difference. I can only imagine what it would have been like to do all four at once. Anyhow I will be getting the rears done (genuine LR) in the near future so I am expecting that the ride will improve further.

Oh, and just to give you an idea of how old the shocks and airbags were my Sep 2011 D4 now had just ticked over the 198,000k mark when the replacements were fitted.

Linds

Originally Posted by LRD414

Have a read of this thread:
Air strut replacement
Mixed experiences with non-LR.

Scott

Yep, went genuine, direct from Duckworths LR UK. Cheaper than I expected. Done at 200 000kms. Very easy job with the right tools, all of which are in the thread Scott linked.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Yep, went genuine, direct from Duckworths LR UK. Cheaper than I expected. Done at 200 000kms. Very easy job with the right tools, all of which are in the thread Scott linked.

Hey.
Did you get all 4 sent out to you in one go? If appropriate what kind of dollars are we talking
Thanks
Nick

Originally Posted by duderduderini

Hey.

Originally Posted by duderduderini

Did you get all 4 sent out to you in one go? If appropriate what kind of dollars are we talking
Thanks
Nick

About to do mine (still)

From UK source:

• Genuine LR fronts £244.00 each
• rears £286.00 each
• Can also supply OEM Delphi units I believe they are Fronts £155.00
• each rears £160.00 each
• Shipping is circa £160-175 via UPS (Total)

FYG - Genuine Shipped: £1235 - Approx AUD:GPB 1.598 = AUD1,974 + fitting (like a carton of beer if you do it yourself)
Get a good wheel alignment to
I added 30points to the spot exchange rate - but you are likely to get belted a fair bit harder on the rate what ever you use (pay pal 'gift' off shore etc).

Cheers,