In all honesty, I hadn’t given the other side any thought at this stage. Simply getting the vehicle operational again.

I’ll probably use the replacement of other side as entertainment over Christmas.
I’ve replaced one side on both of my L322’s as a quick failure repair without any adverse effect on ride performance. I think it depends if the old struts were replaced in pairs or not. They usually have a manufacturing sticker with a date so worth checking out. The most recent one I replaced had a 2005 sticker, same as manufacture year, but could have been a salvage replacement part in the past. There’s always a bit of guesswork with a second hand car even if it has a history file. I’d be inclined to enjoy Xmas and deal with the air bags later.
Tricky :)
PS might want to shop around for the strut next time as £400+ seems a bit steep.
 
I’ve replaced one side on both of my L322’s as a quick failure repair without any adverse effect on ride performance. I think it depends if the old struts were replaced in pairs or not. They usually have a manufacturing sticker with a date so worth checking out. The most recent one I replaced had a 2005 sticker, same as manufacture year, but could have been a salvage replacement part in the past. There’s always a bit of guesswork with a second hand car even if it has a history file. I’d be inclined to enjoy Xmas and deal with the air bags later.
Tricky :)
PS might want to shop around for the strut next time as £400+ seems a bit steep.
Thanks Tricky.

I’ve owned the car for 7 of its 11 years and bought it from Landrover so I guess it has its original struts.

As for the cost of the unit, I couldn’t find anything much cheaper for a 2010 - 2012 with variable damping.

Don’t suppose any one knows of a decent source to download Rave. I can find the pre 2010 workshop manual but not the complete rave.

In addition to that what’s the currently the cheapest tool option to do things like height calibration. I’ve got icarsoft and have block box solutions for my old discovery, but the l332 unlock key is monster money.
 
I’ve owned the car for 7 of its 11 years and bought it from Landrover so I guess it has its original struts.

As for the cost of the unit, I couldn’t find anything much cheaper for a 2010 - 2012 with variable damping.

Fair point, forgot yours is 2010, 11 years isn’t bad considering the weight of the car but if my 2005 strut was original that’s a decent 16 years and 154,000 miles life. That other bag of yours may have years left in it. Think of all the Christmas presents you can buy with £400. :D
Tricky.
 
Hmmm these things are never straight forward. Strut to hub mounting bolts nuts are off, but the bottom refuses to move. Not even turn.

Any tricks to this one.
 
Hmmm these things are never straight forward. Strut to hub mounting bolts nuts are off, but the bottom refuses to move. even turn.
Any tricks to this one.
Mine were the same. Heat if you can. If not loads of penetrating fluid and a lump hammer. There are freeze and penetrating sprays that can work well in some applications if your still struggling. Good luck.
Tricky :)
 
Mine were the same. Heat if you can. If not loads of penetrating fluid and a lump hammer. There are freeze and penetrating sprays that can work well in some applications if your still struggling. Good luck.
Tricky :)
Oh joy. Slightly cautious of heat near the driveshaft boot. It’s had plenty of penetrating fluid, and the hub moves freely.

It takes me back to working on series 2a and 3’s with my dad. I remember now why I’ve tried to steer clear of working on landrovers :D
 
If you do try the freeze products then you’ll probably need to empty a few cans on it. Then wait about ten minutes before trying to turn it. Fingers crossed but when mine eventually came free they were still resisting to the end.
 
Same - the problem is that it’s assembled without grease so the seizure goes all the way through to the bolt head. Nightmare but it will give eventually, just when is the big question. Seriously try the freeze/release spray it can’t make it any worse.
Tricky :cool:
 
Bolt out. Now replacing the shock. Is this doable one person. Seems to be some kind of Japanese game show caper, shock at an angle with rotating top.
 
Just as I started to loose my farkin marbles it mysteriously just goes into position.

I tell there’s no bonkers engineering like this on my R8. It’s put together like a watch :D
 
Just as I started to loose my farkin marbles it mysteriously just goes into position.

I tell there’s no bonkers engineering like this on my R8. It’s put together like a watch :D
Unfortunately, these watches were originally penned under BMW management not Audi. That may stir a reaction! Sorry but I’ve own several Audi’s, all superb machines.
Tricky :)
 
I think when they were penned by bmw, that was done on an excursion to Solihull whilst visiting one of the local drinkerys, discovering some cheap British lager lol

Luckily it’s all back together, just awaiting the call from the local landerover dealer for the replacement bolts.

Hoping that there’s no leaks from that bizarre rigid airline union.
 

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