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bensla
 


Member Since: 02 May 2023
Location: Trowbridge
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
Recommendations for air strut

Diagnosed my sinking suspension as a very obvious leak in the near side front air bellow. Loud hiss from the bottom of the strut where you can look up and see the air bellow. Noise changed and bubbles when sprayed with soapy water too.

What are some recommendations and any to avoid for replacements?

Also, should I do the pair or is it ok to do just one?  
Post #234236416th Jul 2023 5:44 pm
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rrhool
 


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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I personally would do both. I replaced my fronts last year with BWI. No issues, ride is good. Richard


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Post #234236516th Jul 2023 6:18 pm
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PROFSR G
 


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Ukraine 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Always better to do them in pairs, otherwise it's likely there will be an imbalance given the age. In any case it may not be long before the other side throws in the towel too. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ

  
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Asa
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I fitted two brand new front struts with Dunlop branded units.

Did both sides as suggested despite one side only failing with a small rupture? I know the full history of my car and so first failure for these? This was done 2018 at 135k. Got 200k plus on it now!  
Post #234237716th Jul 2023 7:54 pm
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I always replaced everything in pairs. I replaced the Old Bus's with Dunlops. Worked well. Thumbs Up New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)

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Post #234239816th Jul 2023 9:57 pm
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bensla
 


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Cheers all - went for Dunlop to save a bit of cash as I want to sort my oil pump and timing belt soon too.  
Post #234240316th Jul 2023 10:49 pm
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