Anyone replace a front Air Strut- DIY?

[Chris_731]

Originally Posted by gnavejr

Does anyone know if just the bladder (air bag) is replaceable? My driver's side drops after a short while EVERY time, when it is shut off. I'm having fits locating the actual "leak". It seems obvious that it's a leak since it's level and normal while the truck is running. I 've replaced the sensor also just to be certain. Oh yeah, it's out of warranty. Is a new strut assembly inevitable?

The strut and air bag are one part, so you can't just replace the air bag. It's probably not much more work than replacing a regular strut though, other than the air line fitting going to the bag. Tischer BMW has them for about $675 or so.

My RF had a slow leak and you could spray soapy water on the lower part of the bag and see it bubbling. It was a slow leak and would be completely flat after a few hours.

[gnavejr]

Originally Posted by Chris_731

The strut and air bag are one part, so you can't just replace the air bag. It's probably not much more work than replacing a regular strut though, other than the air line fitting going to the bag. Tischer BMW has them for about $675 or so.

My RF had a slow leak and you could spray soapy water on the lower part of the bag and see it bubbling. It was a slow leak and would be completely flat after a few hours.

Thanks Chris. I think you're right. Seems a waste since it still rides good however, but I need to preclude any further problems. I'll start shopping.