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Mikey Member Since: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1874 ![]() ![]() |
They are absolutely fine to lift on a 2 post lift. No different to jacking up and lifting a wheel off the ground I've even seen them blow in the car park while sat stationary, and engine off ![]()
If finances allow, do them in pairs. If 1 has gone, the other will be in a similar condition
Fine, if the hub bolts are not seized...
Fit OE units if possible. Cheap parts are a bit ![]()
If you are paying labour to replace the bags, if works out at a similar cost to fitting a new complete unit. If you are doing the work yourself, it is cheaper (no labour cost, obviously) |
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diabloam Member Since: 22 Oct 2024 Location: Isle of Lewis Posts: 48 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My labour is free so open to rebuilding them, where can you get them from? thanks |
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Arbuckle Member Since: 11 Nov 2018 Location: Northants Posts: 97 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Easier to replace just the air bags than I expected. (Rimmer Brothers have a 'how to' you tube video).
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D3Jon Member Since: 15 Aug 2020 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 559 ![]() ![]() |
Rebuilding the struts is not too difficult, just note the order and which way around all the various seals face. The small ones at the top of the strut can be a bit problematic as they generally fall off as you remove the old airbag from the strut, so telling which way around they go can be an issue.
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JMC Member Since: 01 Feb 2009 Location: Aberdeen-Angus Posts: 802 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Do both at the same time and change the complete unit. Get the BWI replacements (OEM). Can be done in the driveway in an hour and a half. Everything else is a false economy.
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Happydaze Member Since: 30 Aug 2021 Location: Wirral Posts: 116 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If the two big strut to hub bolts are seized you'll need penetrating oil, heat and a 3/4 inch breaker bar. A monster impact gun might do it too, I dunno! In applying the heat be very careful to keep well clear of the cv boot. I thought I had, but the release of sticky cv grease proved I hadn't! On the plus side, the previously released bolts made replacing the boot easier!
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diabloam Member Since: 22 Oct 2024 Location: Isle of Lewis Posts: 48 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Got 2 aerosus ones, took ages to come from Germany and have stuck them on, no issues with fitting raised straight away and has stayed there since so happy days. Just reused the original airline fittings as they seemed ok and so far so good. One of the hub to strut bolts on drivers side needed persuation but it came out in end. Had bought new bolts from maltings anyway. All good, thanks for advice |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6431 ![]() ![]() |
Don't forget to refit the airline to the bag BEFORE you set the strut back in place, you will never get it on otherwise. (3 pairs of hands needed |
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diabloam Member Since: 22 Oct 2024 Location: Isle of Lewis Posts: 48 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Seems all good, took car to work today, looked out window, no signs of dropping and no DTCs so happy days.
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diabloam Member Since: 22 Oct 2024 Location: Isle of Lewis Posts: 48 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As an addition to this post. If I am lifting it on my two post ramp do I set it to off road height before lifting then or opposite and use GAP to deflate all corners then lift, what do people do when they go on ramp as seen both recommended. My bag that burst was prob on way out and when I get it of it looked like it tore when it burst as was couple cm long. I had it on off road height when lifted it, whats the general consensus with this? |
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knares Member Since: 22 Jun 2017 Location: Perth WA Posts: 834 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
good question RR 2005 4.4 petrol
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3380 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No need to do anything. The only time I use off road setting is when jacking a corner as it minimises the body roll and side forces on the jack and axle stands. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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