{"product_id":"buy-airmatic-shock-absorber-set-for-mercedes-benz-gl-class-x164-2006-2012-air-suspension-strut-unit-at-best-price-in-india","title":"Airmatic Shock Absorber Set for MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASS X164 (2006-2012) Air Suspension Strut Unit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAirmatic Shock Absorber Set for MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASS X164 (2006-2012) Air Suspension Strut Unit\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe front air suspension strut is a complete corner unit combining the damper and the air spring in one assembly. Air pressure inside the bellow carries the vehicle's weight in place of a coil spring, while the integrated damper controls wheel movement — so the ride-height control module can raise, lower and level the body while still managing damping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAir suspension only — check before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis platform was built with two completely different front suspensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e One uses this air strut; the other uses a conventional steel coil spring with a separate gas shock absorber. They are not interchangeable, and the conventional damper is listed separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLook at the front strut on the vehicle: an air strut has a rubber bellow and an air line running to it. If you can see a coil spring wound around the damper, you need the conventional shock absorber instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe same part number serves both the left and right front positions\u003c\/strong\u003e on this platform — the front strut is not side-specific here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSymptoms of a failed front air suspension strut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe corner sits low, or the vehicle leans to one side, after being parked overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuspension warning message on the instrument cluster, often with the system locking at a fixed height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe compressor runs far longer than normal or cycles repeatedly, trying to make up for the leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisible cracking, perishing or chafing on the rubber bellow, most often around the folds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOil weeping down the damper body, indicating a blown damper seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKnocking or clunking over bumps, and a floaty or crashy ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-ply rubber bellow with cross-woven cord reinforcement for pressure retention and fatigue life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOzone- and UV-resistant rubber compound, chosen for the heat cycling and road grime of underbody service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardened, chrome-finished piston rod running in a multi-lip seal pack to keep damping oil in and dirt out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDamping valve stack calibrated to original characteristics so the vehicle's electronic damping stays correctly matched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrimped end caps and mounting interfaces machined to original dimensions for a direct bolt-in fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvery unit pressure-tested and leak-tested before dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDepressurise the air suspension system fully before removing anything. Never disconnect a pressurised air line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupport the vehicle on stands and take the load off the suspension before releasing the strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut the air line square and clean before refitting. A ragged cut is the most common cause of a leak at a push-fit port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRenew the O-ring at the air line port rather than reusing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck the electronic damping connector and its loom for chafing while the strut is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways fit front struts as an axle pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e A new strut on one side and a tired one on the other gives uneven ride height and unbalanced damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRun a full ride-height calibration with a diagnostic tool after fitting and clear stored fault codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir struts are a wear item. Keep the bellow folds free of caked mud and road salt, avoid leaving the suspension fully lowered for long periods, and act on a slow-sagging corner early — a small leak left alone is what burns out the compressor and, eventually, the valve block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to original mounting, height, damping and pressure specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COLADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67183556329517,"sku":"PRTK-008711_78671","price":20250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/1765\/8157\/files\/Airmatic_Shock_Absorber_Set_for_MERCEDES-BENZ_GL-CLASS_X164_2006-2012_Air_Suspension_Strut_Unit_78671_1.jpg?v=1785371474","url":"https:\/\/www.germanpurje.com\/products\/buy-airmatic-shock-absorber-set-for-mercedes-benz-gl-class-x164-2006-2012-air-suspension-strut-unit-at-best-price-in-india","provider":"German Purje","version":"1.0","type":"link"}