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Old 04-19-2018, 01:06 AM
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04 E320 front air ride strut replacing.......
What brand should I go with?
My passenger front blew on the way home from the dealer today.
I'll have to order it. I don't know any places in San Diego that would carry it. I'm not going to the dealership for it.
Rock Auto has Arnott's 470$ I can only afford to do one right now
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Two choices Arnott https://www.arnottindustries.com/ as mentioned and RMT http://www.rebuildmastertech.com/
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Ordered the Arnott today. Im sure the drivers side will soon fail. These new Arnott struts better last a while...
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Arnott air struts have a lifetime warranty, but they seem to last a long time. If you have a 4Matic they'll also buy back your old struts for rebuilding.
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Originally Posted by Andre91
Arnott air struts have a lifetime warranty, but they seem to last a long time. If you have a 4Matic they'll also buy back your old struts for rebuilding.

Mine is two wheel drive.

I'm going to try the Arnotts. IF they fail me. Coilovers will be next. lol
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Can't believe how easy they are to change out. The new one should be here tomorrow.

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Is there a market for these blown struts?
I don't want to just toss it in the trash.
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Arnott might buy it back. Their website says they're looking for 4Matic struts, but it might be worth giving them a call anyways and seeing if they offer you anything for it.
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Originally Posted by Andre91
Arnott might buy it back. Their website says they're looking for 4Matic struts, but it might be worth giving them a call anyways and seeing if they offer you anything for it.

Ok
I'll give them a call and check thank you.
I'm going to install the new one today. Just going to research how to collapse it a little to get it in .
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New strut feels great. But now 20 miles later I get the car with a arrow pointing up visit work shop . Wtf .
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Had the same problem. Turns out the Arnott was defective. Had them send me a new one and the error message went away.
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Originally Posted by F1Fan
Had the same problem. Turns out the Arnott was defective. Had them send me a new one and the error message went away.
I put more miles on,the error message went away.
Removed the front plate and painted some trim that had peeling clear coat.
Looks better without the front plate


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Your car is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
By the way, if Arnott does not want your core; it looks like RMT may be worthwhile to look at: http://www.rebuildmastertech.com/we-buy-cores/
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Originally Posted by it_is_nerdy
Your car is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
By the way, if Arnott does not want your core; it looks like RMT may be worthwhile to look at: http://www.rebuildmastertech.com/we-buy-cores/

Thanks man I'll look into them.
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