TrinidadLR4
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Hey all and Happy Friday! I am starting to poke around my LR4's suspension and had a question. I know these things have traditional shocks with air springs on top, instead of a traditional coil spring. Most often, the air springs begin leaking and then you usually replace the entire assembly(shock + spring). I know Arnott is a viable(and better) alternative OEM replacement. I was also thinking the shock can wear out first, without the spring. If so, how long do the OEM shocks last? When the shocks do begin to wear, what symptoms to look for? Does the air spring compensate for shock wear, up to a point? I've seen Bilstein replacement assemblies for these cars and I'm not sure who makes the OEM shocks. Are there any other wearables to check, like shock mounts, etc? I am trying to keep the suspension as fresh as possible, as DC potholes have definitely put some wear and tear on it in the 3 months I've owned it. Thanks! PS An LCA refresh is next on my list, with orange polybushes.