does anybody know were i could find a Mercedes S430 Front Strut Shock
does anybody know were i could find a Mercedes S430 Front Strut Shock
12-07-2008, 01:33 AM
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S430 Sold :(
is this what you are looking for?
12-27-2008, 02:42 AM
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S500 Silver, Range Rover HSE Black
Front Struts $399
See link:
http://www.rover-renovations.com/New...-com-s/339.htm
I use this same resource for the EAS suspension on my Range Rover. The parts are from Arnott who make the air bags and the supplier is the most knoweledgeable guy I have ever met when it comes to air suspension and DIY repairs at a HUGE savings.
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Art in San Jose
http://www.rover-renovations.com/New...-com-s/339.htm
I use this same resource for the EAS suspension on my Range Rover. The parts are from Arnott who make the air bags and the supplier is the most knoweledgeable guy I have ever met when it comes to air suspension and DIY repairs at a HUGE savings.
Thanks,
Art in San Jose
12-27-2008, 09:49 AM
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Art, that is a great source.
The one thing that concerns me, is that they seem to believe that the epoxy is what seals the strut, which isn't the case. They claim their o-ring seal is better (which may be true), but if they are under the belief that the epoxy seals the strut, thats kind of incorrect.
Still, for those prices, im certain less concerned about an airmatic failure.
The one thing that concerns me, is that they seem to believe that the epoxy is what seals the strut, which isn't the case. They claim their o-ring seal is better (which may be true), but if they are under the belief that the epoxy seals the strut, thats kind of incorrect.
Still, for those prices, im certain less concerned about an airmatic failure.
01-03-2009, 04:21 PM
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Art, that is a great source.
The one thing that concerns me, is that they seem to believe that the epoxy is what seals the strut, which isn't the case. They claim their o-ring seal is better (which may be true), but if they are under the belief that the epoxy seals the strut, thats kind of incorrect.
Still, for those prices, im certain less concerned about an airmatic failure.
The one thing that concerns me, is that they seem to believe that the epoxy is what seals the strut, which isn't the case. They claim their o-ring seal is better (which may be true), but if they are under the belief that the epoxy seals the strut, thats kind of incorrect.
Still, for those prices, im certain less concerned about an airmatic failure.
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09-14-2009, 09:19 PM
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Google Arnott industries. It cost about $400 after u send them your old one back as a core charge. I just ordered one, my mechanic charged 100 to install
09-17-2009, 02:49 PM
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1985 500sec, 1991 500sel, 02 clk430
09-17-2009, 03:47 PM
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I sent my old strut back in two weeks ago and haven't heard anything, emailed and got no response about my core refund.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the core charge back??
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the core charge back??
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for 300 or 400 there is no shipping or core or waiting. The price isn't important to me I just want to help out other people who dont want to pay alot.
11-10-2009, 07:09 PM
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The one thing that concerns me, is that they seem to believe that the epoxy is what seals the strut, which isn't the case. They claim their o-ring seal is better (which may be true), but if they are under the belief that the epoxy seals the strut, thats kind of incorrect.
Is there anybody here who can post their level of satisfaction with using the Arnott strut? The reason I ask is that I have to replace both front struts and I'm a little concerned with Arnott's use of an O-ring seal versus Merecedes' use of an epoxy seal. Arnott seems like a great deal as compared to MB prices; however, before I spend the money I want to make sure they'll perform well.
Thanks.
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11-10-2009, 08:08 PM
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I believe everyone has been satisfied with the arnott product. Their ad was most likely just a misunderstanding. The o-ring is actually the seal of the strut. The epoxy is really just for vibration resistance.
11-10-2009, 11:15 PM
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Also, looking at the image of the strut on Arnott's page, there doesn't appear to be an outer bellows on their remanufactured strut. Does that mean that I will need to purchase a seperate outer bellows (boot) for each strut?
11-11-2009, 09:29 AM
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Seems easy enough.
Looking at the image of the strut on Arnott's page, there doesn't appear to be an outer bellows on their remanufactured strut. Does that mean that I will need to purchase a seperate outer bellows (boot) for each strut?
Looking at the image of the strut on Arnott's page, there doesn't appear to be an outer bellows on their remanufactured strut. Does that mean that I will need to purchase a seperate outer bellows (boot) for each strut?
11-11-2009, 11:00 AM
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well, you should probably ask the company, but the pic may be generic. Of all the people I've heard install them, I've yet to hear of anyone needing to purchase any other parts or do anything but remove them from the box.
11-11-2009, 11:17 AM
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Thanks, Oliverk. I spoke with an Arnott rep this morning and they confirmed what you said, that no additional parts are required.
11-12-2009, 12:24 AM
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the arnott strut is an easy install. you really dont need to take any of the suspension or caliper off. it takes about 30 min to 1 hour to install. you will not need anything else.
