A8l W12 DIY air strut repair?
01-18-2012, 06:10 AM
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From the brief look I had earlier - what they are offering are refurbs - NOT brand new items. They do seem to have a lifetime guarantee, though. Waiting for news.......
01-20-2012, 04:20 AM
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I ended up having to buy a replacement as there were other, internal leaks after sealing the valve. Kept the old one though, so next time I can get it rebuilt.
Thanks to all for their help
A few tips for anyone contemplating this:-
The frontmost of the two top links goes in almost effortlessly with the steering turned fully towards the side in question.
The rearmost one does the same with the steering in a central position.
For the anti-roll bar, I found it easier to attach the bolt to it then put on the wheel, set the suspension to lift and let the damper do the work of aligning the parts. It means you have little space to work but that anti-roll bar is huge and very difficult to lever into position.
Thanks to all for their help
A few tips for anyone contemplating this:-
The frontmost of the two top links goes in almost effortlessly with the steering turned fully towards the side in question.
The rearmost one does the same with the steering in a central position.
For the anti-roll bar, I found it easier to attach the bolt to it then put on the wheel, set the suspension to lift and let the damper do the work of aligning the parts. It means you have little space to work but that anti-roll bar is huge and very difficult to lever into position.
01-22-2012, 01:20 PM
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BTW, thanks!
Over time, this will be a valuable parts add for the D3 (A8/S8) community--and others w/ adaptive air.
On your post, I'm guessing when you said normal or front suspension, you meant normal or sport suspension? I didn't see rears. Hopefully go out even less, but is there a plan there?
On your post, I'm guessing when you said normal or front suspension, you meant normal or sport suspension? I didn't see rears. Hopefully go out even less, but is there a plan there?
01-22-2012, 10:17 PM
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05-21-2012, 07:10 AM
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2004 A8 Shocks Normal or Sport
How do I determine if my A8 has "normal" or "sport" front shocks? I bought car used and I don't think I have original sales papers.
Will VIN number help?
The car has the electronic controller set up that lets you set suspension to dynamic, standard, lift, etc.
Will VIN number help?
The car has the electronic controller set up that lets you set suspension to dynamic, standard, lift, etc.
05-21-2012, 08:15 AM
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Do you have in MMI up on the screen air suspension-sport like in this picture?
More information: https://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a8...content3.shtml
More information: https://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a8...content3.shtml
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08-06-2012, 08:01 AM
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Do you mind sharing where you bough the strut from? I am in Qatar these days with a similar problem on a 2006 W12. The dealer's price for the strut is an arm and leg and I am inquiring about other options.
08-06-2012, 06:33 PM
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Yes, Arnott Air Suspension offer completely rebuilt, Original Equipment front air shocks for the 2004-2010 Audi A8 sedans(both normal and front suspensions). The Arnott shock features a new rubber air spring bladder manufactured by Continental Contitech along with a new CNC machined aluminum upper housing (tested to be stronger). The price per shock at a dealership could be over $1600.00! The Arnott price is only $698.50, plus a refundable $300.00 core charge (prepaid return label included). Each shock is covered under a limited lifetime warranty.
Features:
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Features:
• 4 ply Continental Air Spring Bladder
• CNC Machined Aluminum Parts
• Anodized Aluminum Finish
• Pre-assembled For Easy Installation
• Remanufactured in USA
Click for more information.
Replacing all the air guts is fine and dandy, but to retain (or possibly, even improve) the ride and handling of these cars, do you not have to worry about the damper guts at some point?
08-06-2012, 07:11 PM
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