E70 X5 Air Springs

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Having both original air springs perish last week, I bought some after market ones which were fitted by a mechanic. Roll onto the next day and the car is sat on it's ass again, both sides. Mechanic came back out, we didn't initially suspect the replacement air springs as it was unlikely both would fail. After checking the compressor and pipes and finding nothing, check the air springs by spraying soapy water and they're both bloody leaking. Looks like poor manufacturing where the rubber meets the plastic.

Asked for a refund, we'll see how that goes.

Are there any recommendations for aftermarket air springs for the E70? GSF want £500 each side and BMW want even more. eBay has them for just under the £100 for a pair. Its a bit of plastic and rubber for goodness sake.

[helix402]

I’ve used Arnott from Aerosus. No problems.

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Super, thanks for the steer. When did you order from them? Were they definitely Arnott branded?

[helix402]

I fitted one to an F07, bought from Aerosus, I thought it was an Arnott but they only seem to list the Aerosus one at the moment.

[Origin Unknown]

Ok, no worries. I've gone with Aurosus ones as I need the car back on the road urgently. Will update this thread with the result.