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John P
 


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What front/rear strut brand to purchase

I need to replace all four corners of the D3 with shocks and air springs. Looking on the web, there are so many different brands to choose from, LR/Dunlop/Delphi/PR2 Dunlop/OEM etc.

The price varies greatly from around £132 to £255 depending on brand.

Clearly some of these brands are not made by the brand itself, so are probably bought in, and rebranded.

So what are good brands to purchase? I was thinking of the Delphi's.

Any comments/experiences?

Thanks
John  
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AIUI, Delphi's are OEM.

Dunlop are an aftermarket supplier of the bags, using an OEM shock absorber My D3 Build Thread

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John,

Some have appeared in the Advanced Factors storefront:

http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/rnb501580...5228-p.asp

http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/rpd501090...5229-p.asp

But no price on them yet. Maybe give Steve a call? Thumbs Up


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Work in progress for me, just sorting a sensible source and price. So nothing this week. Paul Redding
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John P
 


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Yes, been in touch with Steve already, but I need them this week, as my D3 is on axle stands with all removed awaiting new ones to be fitted.

I think I'll go with the Delphi's.

Thanks
John  
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I'm thinking of going the same route and getting Delphis Thumbs Up

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PM inbound due to commercial reference rule.

Cheers
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Does anybody know if the struts come with the new VOSS connector, or does this have to be purchased separately?

I've tried to check on M-Cat, and cannot see a part number, although they say you need to discard and renew.

Any ideas?

Thanks
John  
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John P wrote:
PM inbound due to commercial reference rule.

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John


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AH OK thanks Martin. Thumbs Up

I bought them from Island 4x4, and cost £720 for all 4 including VAT with free delivery.

Cheers
John  
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John P wrote:
Does anybody know if the struts come with the new VOSS connector, or does this have to be purchased separately?

I've tried to check on M-Cat, and cannot see a part number, although they say you need to discard and renew.

Any ideas?

Thanks
John


They should come with new ones. If you opted for the Delphi ones, they do Thumbs Up

Although, if you are careful, you can reuse them My D3 Build Thread

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John P
 


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Yep, ordered the Delphi ones, so that's good news. Thumbs Up

So now I await my delivery.....  
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