Hi,

I need to replace my front strut on my 2011 and would appreciate some advice regarding brands to avoid.

Aerosus
Arnott
Britpart
BWI
Dunlop
JLR

I've not heard good things about Dunlop and Britpart but that could be unfair.

Any experiences and suggestions would be most welcome.

Thanks.

Got aerosus front complete units on mine about 6 months ago

No issues so far....

BWI on mine and no issues so far!

my vote for BWI, no issues since installed 2 yrs back.
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BWI vote from me….

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Dunlop. Very smooth and compliant softer ride.

OEM BWI CVD struts from Maltings for me. 2012 (L322) 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE, Fuji White over Arabica.
Previous V8s: BMW 645Ci, P38 4.6, P38 4.0, Merc CL500
Previous others: Honda x1, Volvo x7, Rover x6, BMW x6, Ford x1, Mercedes x2, Skoda x3, VW x2, Renault x2, Citroen x1, Mazda x3, Nissan x1, Audi x3, Kia x1, Fiat x4, Subaru x3, Austin x2, Triumph x2, Jeep x2, Hyundai x2, Lexus x1, Mitsubishi x1, Saab x2... and some others I've forgotten!

OEM BWI CVD struts from Maltings also - very good so far

Same thoughts as Kevinp, my Dunlop items have been problem free.

Mine are still working after 165k miles so I guess BWI make a pretty reliable unit. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Thank god we have a search function as literally just came to post the same question!
I guess the cold weather highlights these issues 2011 L322 Autobography - a lot of bells and some of the whistles...owner with no idea!

Aerosus are doing a pair with VDS for £708.60 delivered, anyone seen any better deals - discount code SAM15 is still working on the site and his reviews of them seem very favourable - am ready to make the order unless anyone tells me that I shouldn't  2011 L322 Autobography - a lot of bells and some of the whistles...owner with no idea!

Thanks for all the advice.

I went with BWI in the end as I needed something quickly and it was alleged they make the OEM units.

I had previously thought I had an air bag problem but after buying a replacement and removing the strut I found that the strut was knackered and the original air was still good.

Of course, buying a strut without an airbag seems nigh on impossible.

Oh well, hopefully the BWI will arrive today.

BWI strut, etc. arrived but I’m a little confused by the airbag connection.

The original has a brass bush that holds the pipe and screws in to the air bag.

The replacement also has a brass bush but with a white plastic insert, almost as if the air line should push in to it.

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The white plastic insert is just a plug to keep the bag inflated and to keep rubbish out until fitted.