Galco

Since there is so much attention to this common problem of leaking air struts on our cars, I thought the group would appreciated some new news from Arnott. Apparently, they recently (~2 weeks ago) began to offer a NEW, not re-manufactured replacement front strut for SPORT suspension optioned A8s (D3). While the website didn't have an option for non-sport, this appears to be a viable solution to the only 2 other choices.

A) Dealer with completely new item for ~$1,200 or
B) Arnott's remanufactured OEM for $791 (for Sport Suspension varietal)

- Downside to Option A, the dealer supplied is obviously price, but upside is the item is new including the strut inside the unit
- Downside to Option B, is the air bladder is re-manufactured, but the strut is NOT, if may have 70K or 130K miles on it and now way of telling. Arnott does claim to tests the strut before rebuilding, which could be true as I have yet to read of a failed Arnott re-manufactured unit on this board.
- With newly emerged option of a NEW aftermarket unit from Arnott, including the same lime-time warranty (non transferable) this is a reasonable alternative and one I am considering for my limping front suspension.

https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...ml#prettyPhoto

Has anyone tried this NEW item from Arnott? Your comments would be welcomed by the community.

Thanks

awdinut

Can a 'sport' strut be used on a non-sport A8 ?