Thread: Check worn ball joints

I've used a Chinese air bag from ebay. I had to modify it a little but it's working fine so far.

I did buy a complete strut unit as well for $250 but I haven't had to fit it yet so it is still sitting in the box. I would say the quality looks fine but I'm not going to know what it is like on the road until I put it in and try it.

So cheap though, probably worth the risk.

Thanks for the feedback re Chinese strut i was tempted to give it a try but got a good deal from island 4x4 in UK 300.00 Moore but oem and thats delivered to Tweed Heads but again many thanks
Regards denis

I use Arnotts ex USA (FCPEuro) you could replace just the airbag which will replace the rattly bearing. i think they come in under 300usd for the airbag. You can also buy locally for $$$ (Airbagworld)

The shocks will last for yonks and its an easy replacement.

Ive already been down the chinese parts run, never again. Last thing you want is a failed bag seal, really not worth it in my opinion.

Just an update on the Chinese struts.

I ended up fitting the front strut a couple of month ago as the air spring developed a leak on the bottom O rings.

So I noticed that you loose about 2" of suspension travel when the strut is fully extended compared to the Land Rover unit. But other than that it is working fine and I can't tell the difference between the LR strut on the drivers side and the Chinese on the passenger side.