Front Air Struts - time to replace...what else "while I'm in there"?

[NoPsi]

Looks like oil is leaking from the front air struts in my 2010 LR4. They also aren't riding as well as they once did. 180,00km (111,000miles) on the vehicle.

I was hoping to replace with Bilstein air struts, but can't find any readily available...so I'll be using the Arnott brand.


While I'm in there, are there any parts (connectors, hoses, air lines, bushings, mounts, hardware, etc...) that I should replace?

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

 

[ktm525]

doing all 4?

 

[ftillier]

Oil leaking is probably the shocks, not the airbag. You can replace the shock separately: https://www.fcpeuro.com/Land-Rover-...Front&year=2012&m=134&e=3842&t=5&b=11&d=&v=31

 

[Joe77]

How are your LCA's? Any clunking when going over speedbumps?

Where are you getting the struts from, and how much $ if you don't mind me asking. I'll be doing mine soon as well and I'm also in Calgary.

 

[NoPsi]

Oil leaking is probably the shocks, not the airbag. You can replace the shock separately: https://www.fcpeuro.com/Land-Rover-...Front&year=2012&m=134&e=3842&t=5&b=11&d=&v=31

Thanks for the link.

Yes doing all 4, and agreed its likely just the shocks...but definitely replacing as many items as possible "while in there" including airbags.

Any suggestions of other items to replace while in there?

 

[ktm525]

Check the sway bar links.

 

[NoPsi]

How are your LCA's? Any clunking when going over speedbumps?

Where are you getting the struts from, and how much $ if you don't mind me asking. I'll be doing mine soon as well and I'm also in Calgary.

LCA's have been done, including firmer rearward lower bushings. I have Arnott on order (should arrive Monday) but am still trying to source Bilstein B6. I own some euro service/repair shops in Calgary so will have our team of tech's do the supply/install Feel free to DM me for anything pricing related.

 

[ryanjl]

There is no real work savings by doing other things while you are in there, beyond maybe jacking up the vehicle and removing the wheel. Almost every other job can be done with the strut connected, especially if you've already got the control arm bushings done.

For the price difference, I don't think there's any way I would just do the shock and not the entire strut, especially at your mileage.

 

[mateostyle]

On the passenger front side (Left hand drive), how do you get to the back nut on top of the air strut? Would greatly appreciate any insight on this conundrum. Thanks

 

[f1racer328]

On the passenger front side (Left hand drive), how do you get to the back nut on top of the air strut? Would greatly appreciate any insight on this conundrum. Thanks

I haven't done mine yet (ordering parts soon) but I've read a flex head ratchet may help, or you might be able to get to that nut from the engine compartment.