Capilet

It seems to be the season of air suspension problems.

We have an 01 2.7T that just passed 150k. The front right air strut has gone out -- this is the third time we've had to one or both front air strut.

Is there an upgrade available from the OEM struts? I tried digging but my google-fu is failing me.

Here she is chilling at bumper stop:

PaperToast

arnott makes a great replacement air spring for the allroad, and has the best warranty on the market.
done my fronts twice with arnotts, 2nd time using the warranty, and will be doin the rears shortly

amiram

Arnott it the best option in the market had some problems with their products, but they have improved. Very good Service and warranty.

Torsti Tenhunen

To answer the original question and sharing common opinion in our demanding weather: The best airbag quality is still in OEM parts. Arnott serves well and their bags are reasonable but not as long-lasting as OEMs are. So if you're for quality, go OEM. They are continental Continentals .

However, I'd avoid Arnott shocks and exact-similar Chinese ones sold by Meissler, Air-Suspension_Shop etc.

I had a tour with non-OEM's and now back with OEMs. Sleeping better.

ArnottDoug

Just a quick note that Arnott now uses Continental ContiTech Air Bladders in both our Gen I and Gen II air springs for the C5 allroad. The Gen II springs also feature an aluminum can and dust boot to protect the bladder. Same limited lifetime warranty.