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Can you rebuild an air strut yourself?

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Default Can you rebuild an air strut yourself?

I was wondering if anyone has rebuilt the front air struts themselves and how hard it was. Barring any special tools, I don't see why this couldn't be done.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Anything is possible if you have the tools, parts, and expertise.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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has anyone answered the air strut rebuild question? I have a 2004 XJR front strut made a popping sound and would assume I could replace the rubber parts.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Well I guess you guys would be the first to do so....

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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Now replacing one shock assembly with Arnott rebuilt unit. Curious about rebuilding for the future. Also had a tough time removing the lower shock bolt. T60 Torx fitting, but it also required heat to loosen the bolt to remove. Old bolt very rusted and trying to locate replacement, prior to putting it back on the road.

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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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Default Airstrut bolt

Part number in the UK for bolt is C2P5886 Purchased 2 yesterday from jag dealer for £5+ (Less than $10)
 
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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C2P or C2C ??
 
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 03:40 AM
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C2P is on the plastic bag from Jaguar main dealer
 
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Thank you.
 
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