I had a front n/s airbag blow this weekend at just over 150,000 miles, has anyone any advice about the different cost options for replacing the strut? I can change it myself, so no labour cost.

eBay have "new" unbranded ones starting from £99
eBay also have VEVOR brand (I've not heard of them) from £125
LRParts have "aftermarket" at £198, OEM at £267 and Genuine at £567 (incl VAT)
Island 4x4 have OEM from £228
Some say Dunlop don't last as long as Delphi, though if it lasts 70,000 miles it wil probably see out the car.

Any thoughts? Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Delphi seem popular..there's a great how to in the wiki..


try Dan at duckworths for a price.. ... - .- -.




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Delphi seem popular..there's a great how to in the wiki..

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I have been working on the car last 2 weeks and noticed that the front struts are indeed Delphi.
From the amount of rust on the bolts by the wheel hubs i suspect they are the original ones.

I got mine through island 4x4. Supposed to be unbranded Delphi or OEM. Can't remember off hand. Cheaper to buy from there and pay for shipping to U.S. by about $100 each. Spindle bolts are the hardest part.

Dunlop ones can cause front suspension to knock.
Delphi are the best choice IMHO. 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

Yep, go for the Delphi's if you can get them. I fitted them to our old 2002 about 5 years ago. When we sold it just recently they were still working as good as new and the bags still looked pristine

Delphis are the ones to go for if you want problem free motoring hereon, but get what you are saying about outlasting the car (you will get a pretty good resale value when you break the current motor ), but a quick fix at the right price might be the sensible thing to do....

Best to change both sides (£££) because of the shock absorbers, and you can guarantee the other side will let go if you only fit one  .
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Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

I've gone for a Delphi, though still interested if anyone has tried a Chinese £99-£125 version and their thoughts on them? Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Did they come out of the factory with Delphi on?