Air Suspension Replacement

Daniie · May 2, 2020

Hi All, I have a 2012 Range Rover Autobiography L322 and I have had a split in one of the air suspension bags. I tried replacing just the bags (aftermarket) but they didn't seal to the strut properly and when turning they let all the air out. I then found a set that came complete with the strut which after fitting I seem to be having the same issue. Has anyone replaced their air suspension bags and can recommend a set? Or does anyone have any advice? Thanks in advance

RangeRoller dt · May 2, 2020

Your missing something, pretty much everyone has replaced bags at some point. Are you sure it’s the bags are letting air out?

I would think they would be covered by some sort of warranty if you’ve just bought them

kermit_rr · May 2, 2020

Could be questionable quality parts, I've just ordered OEM for mine, not expensive

biketeacherdave · May 2, 2020

What brand did you buy in both cases ?? Their are issues with cheapo chinease parts

RangeRoller dt · May 2, 2020

Daniie · May 2, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
Your missing something, pretty much everyone has replaced bags at some point. Are you sure it’s the bags are letting air out?

I would think they would be covered by some sort of warranty if you’ve just bought them

I thought that would be the case hence asking for recommendations. Yes the air is coming from the air bag saddle where it fits to the strut.

I have warranty on the parts however this is the second set from this particular supplier and they have said just to request a refund . Unless I try a third set but I have kind of lost confidence in them now.

Daniie · May 2, 2020

kermit_rr said:
Could be questionable quality parts, I've just ordered OEM for mine, not expensive

Do you mind me asking where you have purchased your OEM ones from?
Land Rover have quoted me £930 + VAT per side and my local specialist isn't much cheaper.

Daniie · May 2, 2020

biketeacherdave said:
What brand did you buy in both cases ?? Their are issues with cheapo chinease parts

The first set which was just the airbags was cheap Chinese ones.

However the second ones I purchased was where I ordered the strut and airbag and these were from Aerosus

kermit_rr · May 2, 2020

Daniie said:
Do you mind me asking where you have purchased your OEM ones from?
Land Rover have quoted me £930 + VAT per side and my local specialist isn't much cheaper.

I ordered from Island, mines a p38 though
See https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/range-rover-l322-0212-suspension-parts-c-144_2316.html

Daniie · May 2, 2020

kermit_rr said:
I ordered from Island, mines a p38 though
See https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/range-rover-l322-0212-suspension-parts-c-144_2316.html

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it

kermit_rr · May 2, 2020

Welcome and i hope you get sorted, those prices look a *lot* more reasonable than you were quoted from the stealer

biketeacherdave · May 2, 2020

Unfortunately you have replaced one bad make with another.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic39712.html?highlight=aerosus
Have a read here you be honest just buy dunlop from island 4x4

RangeRoller dt · May 2, 2020

Arnott are the make I would have if money were no object.
Dunlop’s from island are your general decent ones.

bankz5152 · May 2, 2020

I fitted Dunlop ones to my dads 2007 L332 must be 3 years ago now. Its covered 35k since and been fine.

I did remove the compressor fuse, then disconnected the battery.

Replaced with Dunlop ones with the bags built in. Think it was like 4 or 5 bolts to remove. Had both sides done in under an hour.

Why garages charge SO much for them is beyond me.

Grrrrrr · May 3, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
Arnott are the make I would have if money were no object.
Dunlop’s from island are your general decent ones.

I don't like that new airline connector they use. If it fails on a trip you're going to be struggling to change them in the field. The gen 3 definitely give a better ride. I am a tad worried about the aluminium reacting with the steel on the seat though. Having a little think on that. I put grease in but I am thinking maybe a layer of damp-course material although not sure it will be up to it as I assume a little movement is inevitable.

gstuart · May 3, 2020

Grrrrrr said:
I don't like that new airline connector they use. If it fails on a trip you're going to be struggling to change them in the field. The gen 3 definitely give a better ride. I am a tad worried about the aluminium reacting with the steel on the seat though. Having a little think on that. I put grease in but I am thinking maybe a layer of damp-course material although not sure it will be up to it as I assume a little movement is inevitable.

hiya

do they have the voss connectors , replaced my front struts with Dunlop’s and very pleased with them

Found the hardest bit was messing around the top connection, so after some searching found some brass pushfits which worked really well

made fitting the struts a lot easier , plus refused to buy voss connectors as they are £15 each , where the brass pushfits were £4.00 each

also fitted the pushfits to my valve blocks and airtank, my god it made the world of difference in fitting and not messing around with a spanner in tight arrears .

gstuart · May 3, 2020

Grrrrrr · May 3, 2020

gstuart said:
hiya

do they have the voss connectors , replaced my front struts with Dunlop’s and very pleased with them

Found the hardest bit was messing around the top connection, so after some searching found some brass pushfits which worked really well

made fitting the struts a lot easier , plus refused to buy voss connectors as they are £15 each , where the brass pushfits were £4.00 each

also fitted the pushfits to my valve blocks and airtank, my god it made the world of difference in fitting and not messing around with a spanner in tight arrears .

I had to Google Voss connector but I think you are right and that is what they are.

RangeRoller dt · May 3, 2020

If the steel/Ali come in contact through movement inevitable it would degrade.

Paints no good will rub off, dpc could work.
What about sticking some foam/sponge to it like layer of bump stop?

Grrrrrr · May 3, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
If the steel/Ali come in contact through movement inevitable it would degrade.

Paints no good will rub off, dpc could work.
What about sticking some foam/sponge to it like layer of bump stop?

DPC?

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